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SGCCI Seeks Removal Of QCO On Textile Machinery To Boost Growth

Textile Insights May 27, 2025

The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has formally appealed to the central government to remove the Quality Control Order (QCO) from textile machinery, citing its potential to hinder the growth and technological advancement of the textile sector. In a high-level meeting

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India And Namibia Explore Textile Industry Collaboration

Textile Insights May 27, 2025

The High Commissioner of India to Namibia, His Excellency Rahul Shrivastava, was recently welcomed by the Mayor of Windhoek, Ndeshihafela Larandja, to discuss strengthening municipal-level cooperation between the two nations. According to a statement from the City of Windhoek, the discussions focused on the potential establishment of large-scale textile production in the

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Reps Push For Ban On Foreign Textiles To Revive Nigeria’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights May 21, 2025

The Nigerian House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to ban the importation of foreign textiles in a bid to rejuvenate the local textile industry. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by Rep. Garba Muhammad (NNPP–Kano) during Tuesday’s plenary session. Once a major contributor to Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, the textile […]

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Import Ban Sparks Rs 2,000 Cr Opportunity For Indian Textiles

Textile Insights May 20, 2025

India’s recent move to restrict garment imports from Bangladesh via land routes is expected to unlock a Rs 1,000-2,000 crore opportunity for the domestic textile sector, even as it temporarily disrupts supply chains of major apparel brands and pushes up prices of key items like T-shirts and denims by 2-3% this winter. The Directorate General […]

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India Restricts Bangladeshi Garment Imports To Sea Routes Amid Trade Tensions

Textile Insights May 19, 2025

Indian government has restricted the import of readymade garments (RMG) from Bangladesh to two sea ports Kolkata and Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), effective this week. This shift ends the long-standing use of land routes like Petrapole, which previously handled 76% of such shipments. The change is expected to significantly increase transit time and logistics costs, affecting […]

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Egypt Courts Chinese Investment To Boost Textile Sector Development

Textile Insights May 15, 2025

Egypt has invited representatives from 25 leading Chinese clothing companies to explore investment opportunities within the country’s rapidly evolving textile sector. As a major global cotton producer, Egypt has embarked on an ambitious national development programme aimed at revitalizing its textile and garment industry—a crucial pillar of the national economy and a key

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AGOA Expiry Threatens Over 66,000 Kenyan Textile Jobs

Textile Insights May 15, 2025

Kenya’s garment and textile export industry faces major uncertainty as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) nears its scheduled expiry in September 2025, potentially putting more than 66,000 jobs in jeopardy. According to the 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), employment in AGOA-accredited firms rose sharply by 15.18% in […]

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USTR Criticizes China, India, EU For ‘Unfair Trade Practices’ Impacting U.S. Textile Industry

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

The United States has publicly criticized China, India, the European Union, and several other nations for what it described as “unfair trade practices” that are undermining the American textile and apparel industry. In a statement shared on social media, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said these practices have contributed to the […]

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Odisha Approves Rs 3,898 Cr Projects, Textile Sector Gets A Push

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

The Odisha government on Friday approved 19 industrial projects worth Rs 3,898 crore, with the potential to generate over 7,400 jobs across various sectors. Among these, key proposals in the apparel and textile sector were given the green light, reaffirming the state’s push to diversify its industrial base. The approvals came during the meeting of […]

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TN Handlooms Minister Visits Textile Mills, Reviews Operations And Schemes

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

State Handlooms and Textiles Minister R. Gandhi visited several textile mills in southern Tamil Nadu over two days to review operations and inspect government-supported facilities. On Tuesday, he visited Madura Coats in Madurai and held discussions with the management on best practices, technological advancements, and labour welfare schemes adopted by the company. Earlier,