Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced the establishment of a Madhya Pradesh industry office in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, to enhance investment and strengthen trade ties between the two states. Addressing the ‘Invest MP-Interactive Session’ in Coimbatore, Dr Yadav
The Department of Textile Technology at Kumaraguru College of Technology organized a handover ceremony for the Rieter R923 Rotor Spinning Machine on July 22, 2024 at KCT college campus. The R923 Rotor Spinning Machine, generously sponsored by Rieter Group, Switzerland, is valued at Rs 40 lakh. This state-of-the-art machine will significantly enhance the department’s
The Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), Rakesh Mehra, congratulated the Hon’ble Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, for presenting her 7th Finance Budget. He lauded it as a forward-thinking budget addressing key issues for the overall growth of the Indian economy. However, he emphasized the need for bold measures to address the […]
Garment and textile factories in Bangladesh began reopening yesterday after a four-day shutdown, with expectations for full reopening today. Around 30% of garment factories, including some in Dhaka, resumed operations without incidents reported. BGMEA President SM Mannan Kochi and Mohammad Hatem, Executive President of the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), India’s apex body for promoting garment exports, has presented several key demands for the Union Budget 2024 to enhance the country’s textile and apparel sector. Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of AEPC, emphasized India’s potential in the global textiles and apparel market, stating, “India is poised to become a significant player […]
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) has launched a new ocean shipping service, SH3, between China and Bangladesh to meet the increasing trade demand, particularly in the retail industry. The service began on July 7, 2024, enhancing the existing ocean network between the two countries by adding more capacity. The SH3 service rotation starts from Shanghai Port in […]
The 13th meeting of the joint Intergovernmental Commission on Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, held in Bukhara on July 10, emphasized the deepening collaboration in the textile sector. Chaired by Laziz Kudratov, Uzbekistan’s Minister of Investment, Industry and Trade, and Mikayil Jabbarov, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy, the discussions
Vijay Mewawala, President of The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), led a delegation on July 15th, to meet with key government officials, advocating for critical reforms in the textile sector. Accompanied by Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil, Mewawala engaged in discussions with Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, addressing
On July 4, Zoir Mirzayev, mayor of the Tashkent region, visited the construction site of a textile-industrial park in the Yukorichirchik district. Accompanied by the head of the regional chamber of commerce and industry and other key officials, the visit highlighted the progress of the project in the Nurli Zamin mahalla, spanning 69 hectares. The […]
The Vietnam Trade Office in Indonesia has issued a cautionary notice to Vietnamese businesses regarding potential trade sanctions, particularly targeting textiles and garments, amidst challenges faced by Indonesia’s textile industry. Indonesia has seen a decline in export orders and the closure of many textile factories, leading to significant job losses. Key sectors





















