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10-12 Textile Firms To Get First PLI Scheme Payments This Fiscal

Textile Insights September 28, 2024

Around 10-12 textile companies are set to receive the first incentive payments under the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, according to a senior government official. “Approximately 40 companies have already initiated investments. We had a gestation period until March 2024, and we

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New Safety Regulations For Textile Machinery To Take Effect From August 2025

Textile Insights September 27, 2024

In August 2024, the Central Government issued the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016. The order, which will come into force from August 2025, focuses on enhancing safety standards for various types of machinery,  including weaving and embroidery machines of textile machinery

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Bangladesh Garment Workers Secure Key Labor Agreement

Textile Insights September 26, 2024

Representatives from readymade garment manufacturers and workers have successfully negotiated an agreement on 18 key demands to address labor concerns. The consensus was reached after extensive discussions on Tuesday at the Labour Ministry’s conference room. Labour Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan announced that all demands were addressed, warning that any further unrest

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Vietnam’s Textile Industry: Recovery Amid New Challenges

Textile Insights September 26, 2024

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry is seeing a strong recovery, with export turnover reaching US$ 4.3 billion in August and USD 28.3 billion in the first eight months of 2023, a 6.2% year-on-year rise, according to VITAS. VITAS Chairman Vũ Đức Giang highlighted that the surge in orders, driven by global disruptions like the US-China […]

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Maharashtra CM Launches E-Textile System To Boost Textile Industry

Textile Insights September 26, 2024

Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Eknath Shinde launched an innovative e-textile system at Sahyadri Guest House on September 24th, 2024, aimed at strengthening the textile industry. Present at the event were Textiles Minister Chandrakant Patil, Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik, Textiles Department Secretary Virendra Singh, and other key officials. During the launch, CM Shinde

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CITI Chairman Highlights Opportunities At TMMA AGM

Textile Insights September 24, 2024

CITI Chairman Rakesh Mehra addressed the 64th AGM of the Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (TMMA) on September 19th, 2024 at Mumbai, emphasizing the association’s pivotal role in advancing India’s textile machinery sector. Mehra congratulated TMMA for its significant contributions, noting that the association not only advocates for textile machinery

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RMG Exports Show 11.9% Growth Amid Global Challenges: AEPC Chairman

Textile Insights September 24, 2024

Ready Made Garment (RMG) exports have increased by 11.9% in August 2024 compared to the same month last year, with cumulative exports reaching US$ 6.395 billion for April-August 2024-25, according to Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC). Sekhri noted that this growth continues despite global challenges, including the ongoing Red Sea […]

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Institution of Engineers Surat Teams Up With Gujarat Govt For SER Development

Textile Insights September 23, 2024

The Institution of Engineers Surat SGLC has proudly announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat to serve as the education and skilling partner for the development of the Surat Economic Region (SER). This region is one of the four identified by NITI Aayog and the Central government for […]

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SIMA Urges Govt To Resolve Raw Material And Duty Issues

Textile Insights September 19, 2024

The Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) has urged the Central government to address critical issues related to the raw materials used by the textile industry. In a statement following its annual meeting, SIMA Chairman S.K. Sundaraman highlighted the need for a dedicated Technology Mission on Cotton (TMC) to improve cotton production and productivity. He also […]

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Chinese Firms To Invest In Pakistan’s Textile Raw Material Production

Textile Insights September 18, 2024

Two major Chinese companies have announced plans to establish manufacturing plants in Pakistan, focusing on raw materials for the textile industry, with support from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC). Rainbow Industries Limited, in partnership with Shaoxing Chemical Industry, is spearheading a joint venture aimed at revitalizing Pakistan’s textile