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Ludhiana Dyeing Industry Announces Week-Long Shutdown From Sept 14

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Dyeing units across Ludhiana will remain closed for a week from September 14 to 20, with industry associations citing a sharp increase in yarn and raw material prices, rising production costs and difficulties in running units amid the ongoing crisis. The decision was taken at a meeting of

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Tamil Nadu To Modernise Six State-Run Textile Mills

Textile Insights September 8, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government plans to modernise six spinning mills operated by the State, with an estimated investment of Rs 12 crore, Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi Vijay Balaji said. The modernisation programme will focus on upgrading the mills to improve their operational efficiency and production capabilities. The government is also planning to install […]

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UK-Vietnam Trade Pact Boosts Textile Exports, But Compliance Remains Hurdle

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and garment exports to the UK have gained momentum under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), but exporters will need to strengthen supply chains and meet tougher sustainability and traceability norms to expand their market share. The UK’s share of Vietnam’s textile and garment exports increased from 1.7% in 2020 to 2% last […]

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European Textile Industry Seeks €10 Fee On Fashion Imports

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

European textile manufacturers have called for a €10 handling fee on fashion imports as the industry steps up pressure on the European Union to curb the influx of ultra-cheap products, particularly from China. Euratex, the federation representing European textile and clothing associations, said the proposed fee would provide customs authorities with additional resources to

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Tiruppur Garment Industry Moves To Tackle Rising Yarn Prices

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

Garment manufacturers in Tiruppur have formed a Joint Committee of Tiruppur Textile Cluster to address the sharp increase in cotton yarn prices and its impact on the region’s textile and apparel industry. Representatives of nine industry associations, including job-working units, met on September 2 and agreed to engage with four major textile mill associations. The […]

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Indian Diaspora In Laos A Living Bridge Between Two Nations: Minister

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

The Indian diaspora in Lao PDR has an important role to play in strengthening ties between the two countries, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said at a reception held here. The reception was attended by Ambassador of India to Lao PDR Yogeshwar Sangwan, alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) […]

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Textile Ministry Pushes TRAs To Make Research Industry-Driven, Outcome-Focused

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has called for a stronger industry focus in textile research, with greater emphasis on converting research into technologies, patents, prototypes and commercially viable solutions for the sector. The ministry made the call at the second Coordination Committee Meeting of Textile Research Associations (TRAs), held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi and

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Textiles Secretary Holds Talks With European, French Industry Representatives In Paris

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, held discussions with leading representatives of the European and French textile, apparel and fashion industries in Paris, focusing on strengthening partnerships and expanding cooperation across the textile value chain. The discussions, held at Le Bourget, focused on strengthening India-France and India-European Union

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IMSC Reviews Pending ATUFS Cases To Support Textile Industry

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

The 13th meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) was held on August 25, 2026, to discuss and finalise pending cases under the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS). The meeting was chaired by Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, and focused on expediting the resolution of pending ATUFS cases to facilitate timely support to […]

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Japanese Textile Companies Are Looking To Expand Investment And Sourcing From India: Goyal

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

Japanese textile and apparel companies, including Uniqlo, are looking to expand their investments in India and increase sourcing from the country for both Japanese and global markets, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on August 26. Goyal made the remarks following his meeting with Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President and CEO of Fast Retailing Co. […]