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British Fashion Council Unveils ‘BFC 2030’ Strategy Focused On Growth And Industry Support

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has launched its new long-term strategy, BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth, marking a significant shift in its role from industry promotion to sustained support for designers and businesses. Led by Chief Executive Laura Weir, the strategy positions the BFC

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Duty-Free PTA & MEG Relief Welcomed Industry Flags Inverted Duty Concern

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

The Northern India Textile Mills’ Association (NITMA) has welcomed the government’s decision to eliminate customs duty on PTA and MEG until June 30, 2026, calling it a timely relief for the man-made fibre (MMF) sector amid ongoing global disruptions. PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) and MEG (Mono Ethylene Glycol) are key raw materials for polyester staple […]

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Dr. S.N. Modani Honoured With Global Textile Leadership Award At ATEXCON 2026

Textile Insights April 6, 2026

Dr S. N. Modani, Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association (RTMA) and Vice Chairman of Sangam (India) Ltd, has been conferred with the Global Textile Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 at the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026). The award ceremony was held on April 2, 2026, at Novotel Convention Centre, in the presence […]

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OMCs Raise Industrial Diesel Prices by 25%, Keep Retail Rates Unchanged

Textile Insights March 23, 2026

State-owned oil marketing companies have implemented a steep hike in industrial diesel prices, raising rates by Rs 22 per litre while leaving retail prices unchanged, signalling a targeted approach to margin recovery amid sustained pressure from global crude markets. As per a March 22 report by Nomura, the price of diesel sold to bulk and […]

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Surat Processing Units Slow Production As Energy, Raw Material Costs Surge

Textile Insights March 23, 2026

Surat’s textile processing sector is scaling down operations, with mills set to remain shut two days a week as cost pressures and supply disruptions intensify. The decision, taken unanimously by the South Gujarat Textile Processors Association (SGTPA), reflects growing stress in one of India’s largest textile manufacturing hubs. The move is aimed at curbing production […]

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Govt Extends Export Relief As Hormuz Disruption Hits Trade

Textile Insights March 20, 2026

The government has extended relief measures for export cargo until March 31, amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz due to escalating tensions involving Iran. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has issued revised standard operating procedures under the Customs Act to support exporters facing delays and logistical challenges in the Gulf […]

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Cabinet Clears Rs 33,660 Crore ‘BHAVYA’ Scheme To Build 100 Industrial Parks

Textile Insights March 19, 2026

The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA), a Rs 33,660 crore scheme aimed at developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across India to boost manufacturing and infrastructure. The parks, to be developed in partnership with states and private players, will span 100–1,000 acres each and offer ready-to-use industrial infrastructure. The

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Three Workers Die In Toxic Gas Incident At Rajasthan Textile Factory

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Three workers died in a suspected toxic gas exposure incident while cleaning a sludge tank at a textile factory in the industrial area of Balotra district in Rajasthan on Friday. According to officials, the workers were engaged in cleaning a sludge tank inside the factory when they suddenly lost consciousness after being exposed to poisonous […]

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Western Zone Consultation On Textile Budget Initiatives Held In Mumbai

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

A consultation meeting with Western Zone states on key textile initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 was held in Mumbai under the chairpersonship of Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles. Senior officials attending the meeting included Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Padmini Singla, Joint Secretary (Fibre), Vrunda Manohar Desai, Textile

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Punjab Secures Rs 1,550 Crore Investment Commitment from JL Oswal Group

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Punjab has attracted a major investment commitment of Rs 1,550 crore (about US$ 168 million) from the JL Oswal Group over the next three years, aimed at strengthening the state’s textile and industrial ecosystem. The announcement was made by Sanjeev Arora, the state’s Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Promotion. According to the government, the […]