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Government Mandates Fire-Resistant Upholstery For Public Furniture

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

In a major step to boost fire safety, the Government has enacted new regulations requiring fire-resistant upholstery fabrics for non-domestic furniture. Starting from October 2023, the Quality Control Order (QCO) will enforce compliance with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) IS 15768:2008 for

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Wayanad Tragedy Hits Onam Sales, Textile Sector Struggles

Textile Insights September 17, 2024

The recent Wayanad tragedy has led to muted Onam celebrations in Kerala, significantly affecting knitwear manufacturers in Tirupur and textile traders in Erode. In Erode, the EKM Abdul Gani Textile Market, commonly known as Gani Market, is struggling as the lack of festive business takes a toll. “Given the landslide in Wayanad, we anticipated a […]

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GAFI To Boost Investment With AI-Driven Upgrades

Textile Insights September 15, 2024

Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) announced a partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to upgrade GAFI’s platform using AI technology. This upgrade will allow GAFI to analyze data from the 400,000 economic entities it oversees, aiming to craft both short-term and long-term strategies to enhance Egypt’s

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India’s Textile Industry Poised For Explosive Growth: Giriraj Singh

Textile Insights September 10, 2024

India’s textile industry is on track to reach a staggering US$ 350 billion by 2030, creating 3.5 crore new jobs, according to Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh. The announcement came during the curtain raiser event for Bharat Tex 2025 held on September 4, 2024 in New Delhi. Singh highlighted the potential for India to […]

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Northeast India’s First NABL-Accredited Textile Lab Launched By NEHHDC

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC), under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, has launched its first NABL-accredited textile testing laboratory in Northeast India. This state-of-the-art facility, located at NEHHDC’s head office in Garchuk, Guwahati, marks a new chapter in the region’s textile industry,

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India’s Textile Market To Reach US$ 350 Bn By 2030

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

India’s textile industry is expanding rapidly, with textile exports projected to reach US$ 65 billion by the financial year 2025-26, according to Invest India. The country’s textiles production for domestic and export markets is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%, reaching US$ 350 billion by 2030. This growth is […]

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Himachal Pradesh Considers Regulated Cannabis Cultivation

Textile Insights September 9, 2024

Himachal Pradesh is exploring the possibility of legalizing regulated cannabis cultivation for medicinal and industrial use, with a focus on its potential for fibre production. State Minister Vikramaditya Singh has announced the formation of a committee to evaluate the benefits of controlled cannabis cultivation, emphasizing its potential to enhance the state’s

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Sircilla Powerloom Cluster Proposal Gains Support

Textile Insights September 5, 2024

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi Sanjay Kumar, met with Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh in New Delhi on September 4th, to discuss several initiatives for the textile industry in Sircilla. During the meeting, Sanjay Kumar proposed the establishment of a powerloom cluster in Sircilla, which he believes would significantly benefit the local […]

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Indian Textile Industry Poised For Growth Amid Rising Export Demand

Textile Insights September 5, 2024

The Indian textile industry is poised for growth in 2024, driven by rising export demand, resilient consumer spending, and favorable geopolitical conditions, according to a B&K Securities report. The ready-made garments (RMG) sector is expected to see significant export growth due to restocking by Western retailers, increased demand for spring-summer collections, and

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Tamil Nadu’s Textile Policy To Boost Tiruppur’s Apparel Role

Textile Insights September 5, 2024

The Tamil Nadu government’s new textile policy aims to enhance Tiruppur’s position in the apparel value chain, according to Dharmendra Pratap Yadav, Principal Secretary of the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department. While the service sector contributes 65% to the State’s GDP, the government is focused on boosting the manufacturing sector,