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Centre Launches Rs 411-Crore Mission To Scale Assam’s Muga Silk Industry

Textile Insights June 5, 2026

The Government of India has launched Mission Muga Silk Senehjori, a Rs 411-crore initiative aimed at strengthening Assam’s Muga silk value chain and enhancing the livelihoods of more than 2.5 lakh stakeholders engaged in the sector. The three-year programme, to be implemented between 2026

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CITI Warns Proposed US Tariffs Could Severely Impact Indian Textile Exports

Textile Insights June 5, 2026

The proposed imposition of fresh US tariffs on goods from nearly 60 countries, including India, over allegations of forced labour has emerged as a major concern for India’s textile and apparel industry. Terming the move a “serious threat” to the sector, Ashwin Chandran, Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), strongly rejected the

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Giriraj Singh Opens Medical Textiles Testing Lab At AMTZ

Textile Insights June 2, 2026

Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated a state-of-the-art Medical Textiles Testing Laboratory at the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) in Visakhapatnam on 30th May, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s medical and technical textiles ecosystem. During his visit to the AMTZ campus, the Minister reviewed various manufacturing and

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TEXPROCIL Launches Advanced Trade Certification Programme To Strengthen Export Ecosystem

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) has launched the Advanced Certificate Programme in International Trade (ACPIT), a structured certification initiative designed to strengthen India’s export capabilities and align with government schemes focused on boosting the country’s global trade competitiveness. The programme was launched in Mumbai by Union

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India Invests Rs 1,000 Cr To Strengthen Silk Production

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

India’s Ministry of Textiles has announced an investment of Rs 1,000 crore to strengthen domestic silk production and reduce dependence on imported raw silk, with a target of achieving 44,500 tonnes of raw silk output by FY27. The initiative is aimed at modernising the country’s sericulture value chain while enhancing export competitiveness and supporting nearly […]

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Centre Backs Andhra Pradesh’s Push To Emerge As A Major Textile Manufacturing Hub

Textile Insights May 30, 2026

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to supporting Andhra Pradesh’s transformation into a major textile manufacturing destination, highlighting the need for stronger cotton productivity, modern manufacturing capabilities and greater participation in technical textiles. During his two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh, the Union Minister

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North India Heatwave Disrupts Textile Manufacturing, Raises Concerns Over Export Timelines

Textile Insights May 29, 2026

North India’s severe heatwave is emerging as a major operational challenge for the textile industry, disrupting production schedules, straining factory infrastructure and placing fresh pressure on exporters already navigating a complex global business environment. With temperatures touching 47°C across several northern states, the prolonged spell of extreme heat is testing

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West Asia Conflict Adds Cost Pressure On India’s Textile Sector: Crisil

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to increase cost pressures for India’s textile and readymade garment sectors, with higher fuel prices, freight costs and supply-chain disruptions likely to impact profitability, according to a recent report by Crisil Ratings. The agency noted that crude-linked segments, particularly polyester textiles, could face significant

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AMHSSC Launches Dedicated Employment Portal For Textile And Apparel Sector

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC), operating under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and National Skill Development Corporation, has launched a sector-specific employment portal to streamline recruitment across India’s textile and apparel value chain. The portal https://jobs.sscamh.com/ aims to bridge the gap between

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SIMA Urges Tamil Nadu CM To Address Power Cost Burden On Textile Mills

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

The Southern India Mills’ Association has urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intervene in resolving mounting power-related issues impacting textile mills across the state. A delegation from SIMA met the Chief Minister on Wednesday and highlighted concerns over rising electricity costs and policy decisions related to non-conventional energy, which the