The 13th meeting of the joint Intergovernmental Commission on Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, held in Bukhara on July 10, emphasized the deepening collaboration in the textile sector. Chaired by Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, and
Vijay Mewawala, President of The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), led a delegation on July 15th, to meet with key government officials, advocating for critical reforms in the textile sector. Accompanied by Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil, Mewawala engaged in discussions with Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, addressing
On July 4, Zoir Mirzayev, mayor of the Tashkent region, visited the construction site of a textile-industrial park in the Yukorichirchik district. Accompanied by the head of the regional chamber of commerce and industry and other key officials, the visit highlighted the progress of the project in the Nurli Zamin mahalla, spanning 69 hectares. The […]
The Vietnam Trade Office in Indonesia has issued a cautionary notice to Vietnamese businesses regarding potential trade sanctions, particularly targeting textiles and garments, amidst challenges faced by Indonesia’s textile industry. Indonesia has seen a decline in export orders and the closure of many textile factories, leading to significant job losses. Key sectors
The Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF) recently met with Union Textile Minister, Giriraj Singh, to present a comprehensive report on the ‘Opportunities and Challenges for the Indian Textile and Apparel Sector.’ The meeting focused on strategies to harness the China Plus One opportunity in apparel exports and enhance India’s monthly apparel export rate
Highlights of the industry recommendations: Removal of import duty from all varieties of cotton Increase the BCD on MMF yarn from the present 5% to 10%. Exempt varieties of textile raw material (fibre and yarn) which are not available domestically from the scope of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) Statutory/regulatory measures to curb cheap imports of […]
The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) has announced the finalists for its 5th Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles, with Schützen Chemical Group from India making it to the list of top 5 global finalists. Selected from a competitive field of global applicants, these finalists represent cutting-edge innovations driving
Value-added textile exporters have vehemently opposed the proposed transition from the one percent turnover-based Final Tax Regime (FTR) to standard taxation at 29 percent of taxable profit. They argue that such a move, if implemented through the Finance Bill 2024, would severely harm exports and exacerbate the trade deficit, putting undue pressure on foreign exchange […]
For the first time, the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has begun supplying lignite to 400 textile mills in Surat during the monsoon season. Previously, GMDC’s lignite mines would shut down during the monsoon, forcing mills to import lignite from abroad, primarily Indonesia, at prices two to three times higher than domestic rates. Jitendar Vakhariya, […]
Nigeria’s textile industry faces severe challenges, despite revival efforts and protection policies. Once a robust sector with 180 mills and over one million workers, the industry has dwindled to just five operational mills and less than 2,000 workers. Contributing factors include large-scale smuggling, inconsistent government policies, power shortages, and high funding





















