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US Tariff Decision Puts Indian Textile & Apparel Exporters At Competitive Disadvantage, Says CITI

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed serious concern over the United States’ decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Indian goods following investigations conducted under Section 301 by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) related to

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Maharashtra’s Technical Textile Moment: The Roadmap To Become A Global Powerhouse

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Maharashtra is aiming high. At Bharat Tex 2026, Maharashtra Minister of Textiles Sanjay Savkare made it clear that the state is not looking at technical textiles as a niche opportunity. It sees the sector as a critical pillar of industrial growth, employment generation and the state’s ambition to build a stronger, globally competitive economy. “Technical […]

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Giriraj Singh Inaugurates IIT Delhi Handloom Tech Centre

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology (CoE-HT) at IIT Delhi. The centre aims to integrate advanced technologies, research and innovation with India’s traditional weaving heritage to create a more competitive and future-ready handloom ecosystem. The inauguration was accompanied by the launch of five flagship

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22 Handloom Weavers Honoured On National Handloom Day

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu underscored the importance of technology adoption and digital market access for the sustainable growth of India’s handloom sector while addressing the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The President presented the prestigious Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards 2025,

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Birla Cellulose Brings Sustainable Fibre Innovation To India’s Handloom Sector

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

As India’s handloom sector seeks to balance heritage with changing market demands, Birla Cellulose is driving innovation by introducing sustainable man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCFs) into traditional weaving clusters. Through the integration of Livaeco™ Viscose, Livaeco™ Modal and Livaeco™ Lyocell, the company is enabling weavers to create fabrics that preserve

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ITMF Survey: Textile Industry Stays Cautiously Optimistic

Textile Insights August 7, 2026

The global textile industry witnessed a slight weakening in business conditions during July 2026, although companies remain cautiously optimistic about the months ahead, according to the latest 39th Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). The survey, conducted between July 14 and 22, 2026, found that 10%

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CMAI Backs Standardised Indian Apparel Sizing Framework

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has welcomed the move towards a standardized apparel sizing system based on Indian body measurements, calling it a major step for both consumers and the apparel industry. Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, CMAI, said the association has been involved in the initiative from the beginning, working with NIFT and […]

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Maharashtra’s 24 Textile PLI Firms Invest Rs 167.5 Crore, Generate 904 Jobs

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Twenty-four companies from Maharashtra approved under the Government of India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles have invested Rs 167.51 crore, generated a turnover of Rs 177.75 crore and created 904 jobs as of March 31, 2026, the Centre informed parliament. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Textiles […]

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Tamil Nadu Textile Industry Seeks Power Tariff Support In New Industrial Policy

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

As Tamil Nadu prepares its new industrial policy, textile industry bodies have urged the state government to introduce targeted measures aimed at improving competitiveness, reducing power costs and attracting fresh investments across the textile value chain. The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has recommended a hybrid incentive framework combining upfront

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Sanganer Textile Cluster To Expand CETP Network, 892 Units To Be Covered

Textile Insights July 22, 2026

Industrial wastewater management in Jaipur’s Sanganer textile cluster is set to expand, with nearly all member textile units expected to be connected to the Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) network following the completion of a key pumping station and pipeline project. Of the 892 member textile units, 758 have already been connected to the CETP. […]