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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

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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

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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 all upholstery used in public spaces. This new regulation applies to a wide […]

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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,