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Centre Approves Start-Ups, Education Grants & Skill Development In Technical Textiles

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles, in the 10th Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) meeting under the National Technical Textiles Mission, approved multiple initiatives to boost innovation, education, and skill development in the sector. The committee sanctioned four start-ups under the ‘Grant for

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CMAI Presents Budget Recommendations To Strengthen India’s Garment Sector

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has submitted key recommendations to the Union Government in anticipation of the Union Budget 2025-26, aiming to bolster the growth and sustainability of India’s vital garment sector. The garment industry, a significant contributor to India’s economy, employs over 11 million people, predominantly in the MSME sector,

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AP Boosts Sircilla Textile Industry With Rs 650 Crore Orders For 1.30 Crore Sarees

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

The Andhra Pradesh government has taken a significant step to support the Sircilla textile industry by placing large-scale orders for sarees under the Indira Mahila Shakti Sarees Scheme. Tesco General Manager Ashok Rao handed over the saree production orders to self-help group (SHG) members during a meeting held at the Rajanna Sircilla district collectorate on […]

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Indian Retailers Urged to Prioritize Domestic Sourcing for Job Creation

Textile Insights January 16, 2025

India’s apparel imports reached US$ 1.07 billion (Rs 8,900 crore) in the first eight months of FY 2024-25, with projections indicating imports could rise to Rs 13,000 crore by the fiscal year-end. Key import sources include Bangladesh, China, Spain, Vietnam, and Sri Lanka. Segment-wise, cotton apparels accounted for US$ 513 million, man-made fiber (MMF) apparels […]

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Pune Municipal Corporation To Launch Pune’s First Textile Waste Processing Unit

Textile Insights January 12, 2025

In a major step toward sustainable waste management, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is set to establish the city’s first dedicated textile waste processing unit. The initiative aims to address the growing challenge of managing the 100 to 125 tonnes of textile waste generated daily, which cannot be processed alongside regular solid waste. Officials have […]

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Bangladesh Launches National Single Window To Streamline Trade

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) of Bangladesh has launched the National Single Window (NSW) to simplify import-export processes, bringing seven key customs agencies under one digital platform. The system, unveiled at a city event, aims to eliminate paperwork, reduce costs, and speed up goods clearance, benefiting traders and businesses. With agencies like the

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DGTR Launches Anti-Dumping Probe On Nylon Yarn Imports

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

India’s Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into the import of nylon filament yarn from China and Vietnam, according to the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam. The investigation targets nylon filament yarn under the following Harmonized System (HS) codes: 54021910, 54021990, 54023100, 54023200, 54024500, 54025100,

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MPTMA Proposes Green Zero-Waste PM MITRA Park In Dhar

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

The Madhya Pradesh Textile Mills Association (MPTMA) has urged the government to establish the upcoming PM MITRA Park in Dhar district as a zero-waste generation hub, incorporating renewable energy sources into its framework. The association believes that promoting a green environment within the park could significantly enhance its attractiveness to foreign investors. In a

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AEPC Urges Tax Reforms In Budget 2025 To Boost Garment Exports

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has urged the government to introduce critical tax incentives and policy reforms in the upcoming Union Budget 2025 to enhance the competitiveness of India’s garment export sector. In its statement on Saturday, the council highlighted the need for measures to streamline compliance, support manufacturing and reduce operational

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Assam CM: Textile Owners Abetting Illegal Bangladeshi Influx

Textile Insights January 2, 2025

In a pressing revelation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has drawn attention to the involvement of Indian textile factory owners in the growing issue of illegal immigration from Bangladesh. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Sarma alleged that certain industrial houses are actively “importing” cheap labor from the neighboring country,