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Rising Heat Adds Pressure On Surat’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Surat’s textile industry, one of the largest synthetic fabric manufacturing hubs in the world, is facing growing challenges as rising temperatures, high humidity and economic uncertainties place increasing pressure on workers and manufacturers alike. Across the city’s textile processing units,

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Gap Inc. Expands Human Rights And Gender Equality Efforts

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Global apparel retailer Gap Inc. has reported significant progress in advancing worker welfare, gender equality and human rights across its supply chain, according to its 2025 Impact Report. The company highlighted major milestones in worker empowerment, factory safety, responsible sourcing and labour rights programmes spanning key manufacturing regions, including India,

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SAE-A Secures US$ 6M Back Pay For Guatemala Garment Workers

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

More than 750 garment workers in Guatemala have received nearly USUS$ 6 million in compensation after losing legally owed wages and severance payments when apparel manufacturer KOA Modas ceased operations in February 2025. The remediation was funded by SAE-A Global Trading, a major global apparel manufacturer and sourcing partner for Target, following efforts by the […]

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Tamil Nadu OE Mills Warn Of 50% Production Cut Over Cotton Waste Prices

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

More than 250 open-end (OE) spinning mills in Tamil Nadu have warned that they will reduce production by 50 per cent from next week if cotton waste prices are not brought down further, raising concerns over disruptions in the supply of grey yarn to downstream textile sectors. The warning comes from the Open-End Spinning Mills […]

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ITMF Survey Signals Modest Improvement In Global Textile Industry

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

The global textile industry showed signs of improvement in May 2026, although challenges related to weak demand, rising costs and geopolitical uncertainties continue to weigh on the sector, according to the 38th Global Textile Industry Survey released by the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). The survey, conducted during the second half of May,

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US-Iran Deal To Boost India’s Textile Industry: CITI

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding a proposed agreement with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The industry body expressed optimism that the development will restore stability in the region and provide significant relief to India’s textile and apparel sector.

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Odisha Plans Textile And Apparel Cluster At Former Spinning Mill Site

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

The Odisha government has unveiled plans to develop a modern textile and apparel manufacturing cluster at the site of the defunct Shree Sarala Weavers Cooperative Spinning Mill in Tirtol, Jagatsinghpur district, aiming to boost industrial activity and create employment opportunities in the region. As part of the redevelopment initiative, the Odisha Industrial

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Government Targets Rs 33 Lakh Crore Textile Market By 2030-31

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

The Centre has set an ambitious target to double the size of India’s textile and apparel sector to Rs 33 lakh crore by 2030-31, up from the current Rs 16 lakh crore, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh announced on June 11. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Singh highlighted the sector’s strong growth over […]

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Government Initiatives Fuel Growth Of India’s Textile Sector

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry has expanded rapidly over the past decade, driven by policy initiatives aimed at strengthening manufacturing, exports and technological advancement. According to the Ministry of Textiles, the sector is currently valued at around US$ 190 billion and is projected to reach US$ 350 billion by 2030. The domestic textile market has […]

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Five Major Textile Parks Approved Across Uttar Pradesh

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government has cleared the way for the development of five major textile and apparel parks across the state, with land transfer approvals granted by the state cabinet. The proposed parks will be developed in Varanasi, Amroha, Bareilly, Sant Kabir Nagar and Bijnor, covering a total area of over 326 acres. The projects […]