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Indian Textile Exporters Step Up Supply Chain Compliance

Textile Insights June 25, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry is strengthening supply-chain transparency, traceability and ethical sourcing practices as global markets tighten regulations on forced labour and responsible sourcing. The renewed focus comes after the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed a

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Nishant Mhatre Receives International Excellence Award

Textile Insights June 25, 2026

Nishant D. Mhatre, an active member of the Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ITAMMA), has been honoured with the prestigious Certificate of International Excellence, along with an award and medal, by the Global Research Foundation, USA. The recognition was conferred during an award ceremony held on May 30, 2026, at The Denissons

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Govt Extends Anti-Dumping Duty On Chinese PET Resin Till 2031

Textile Insights June 24, 2026

The Government of India has extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin from China for another five years, aiming to safeguard domestic manufacturers from unfairly priced imports. The decision follows a sunset review conducted by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which concluded that the withdrawal of the duty could

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Jharkhand’s Tribal Textiles Find New Life In Contemporary Fashion

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

In a growing shift toward culturally rooted fashion, Jharkhand’s tribal textiles and indigenous art forms are moving from village walls and local traditions into mainstream wardrobes, blending heritage with modern design. Leading this transformation is Ranchi-based initiative Johargram, which is reimagining traditional Sohrai art and tribal textile motifs into contemporary

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Surat To Set Up India’s First Dedicated Textile Crime Police Station

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

Surat is set to establish what is being described as India’s first dedicated police station focused exclusively on textile industry-related crimes, aimed at tackling rising cases of fraud, payment defaults and trading irregularities in the country’s largest textile hub. The proposed textile police station will be located in the Salabatpura market area and will deploy […]

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India’s Textile PLI Scheme Cuts Import Dependence, Boosts Value-Added Exports

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles is beginning to reduce dependence on imports of niche textile products while accelerating exports of value-added and technical textiles, according to government data. Launched in September 2021 with an outlay of Rs 10,683 crore (US$ 1.13 billion), the scheme aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing of man-made

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Gujarat Clears Rs 1,567 Cr Industrial Incentives, 1,238 Jobs Expected

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Gujarat has approved incentive assistance for 15 industrial projects with a combined investment of Rs 1,567.18 crore under the Incentive to Industries Scheme of the Industrial Policy 2015. The projects are expected to generate around 1,238 direct employment opportunities. The approvals were granted at a meeting of the committee responsible for issuing Final Eligibility

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Punjab Pushes Energy Efficiency Drive For Textile And MSME Sector

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

A technical workshop on Accelerating Energy Efficiency in MSMEs brought together more than 60 industry leaders, energy experts and government officials in Punjab to promote sustainable manufacturing practices and encourage the adoption of energy-efficient technologies across the state’s industrial sector. The workshop, jointly organized by the Punjab Energy

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Rising Heat Adds Pressure On Surat’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Surat’s textile industry, one of the largest synthetic fabric manufacturing hubs in the world, is facing growing challenges as rising temperatures, high humidity and economic uncertainties place increasing pressure on workers and manufacturers alike. Across the city’s textile processing units, employees continue to work in demanding conditions where fabric dyeing,

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Gap Inc. Expands Human Rights And Gender Equality Efforts

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Global apparel retailer Gap Inc. has reported significant progress in advancing worker welfare, gender equality and human rights across its supply chain, according to its 2025 Impact Report. The company highlighted major milestones in worker empowerment, factory safety, responsible sourcing and labour rights programmes spanning key manufacturing regions, including India,