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Odisha Clears Rs 3,280 Crore Investment Proposals, Includes Textile And Apparel Projects

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Odisha government has cleared 19 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 3,280 crore, with the projects expected to generate employment for around 10,661 people across the state. The approvals were granted by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) at a meeting chaired

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Karnataka Unveils Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31, Targets Rs 20,000 Crore Investment

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Karnataka government has announced its Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31, targeting Rs 20,000 crore in domestic and foreign investment across the textile value chain and the creation of around five lakh jobs over the policy period. According to a government order issued on Wednesday, the policy aims to position Karnataka as a world-class, fibre-to-fashion […]

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Govt Extends RoSCTL, RoDTEP Export Support Schemes Till December 2026

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

The government has extended two key export support schemes, the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) and the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP), for another three months till December 31, 2026, providing continued support to exporters during the final quarter of the year. The extensions were notified on […]

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India, Qatar Step Up Talks On FTA And Bilateral Investment Treaty

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

India and Qatar have agreed to accelerate negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and Free Trade Agreement (FTA), while advancing Qatar’s proposed USD 10 billion investment commitment and plans to establish a Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) office in India. India and Qatar are set to intensify economic engagement, with both countries agreeing to accelerate

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India-New Zealand FTA Cleared, Wool To Get Tariff-Free Access

Textile Insights September 23, 2026

India and New Zealand have completed the ratification of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is scheduled to come into force on October 20, 2026, opening duty-free access in New Zealand for all Indian exports. The agreement is expected to improve the competitiveness of India’s labour-intensive sectors, including textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, gems […]

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New Zealand Parliament Clears India FTA, Pact Moves Closer To Implementation

Textile Insights September 19, 2026

New Zealand’s Parliament has approved legislation to implement the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with lawmakers voting 93-29 in favour of the bill. The approval marks a key step towards bringing the trade agreement into force. India and New Zealand signed the FTA on April 27, 2026, and India has welcomed the New Zealand […]

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India, Canada Begin Fourth Round Of CEPA Talks

Textile Insights September 15, 2026

India and Canada on Monday began the fourth round of negotiations for the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both sides aiming to conclude the trade pact by the end of this year, according to an official. The five-day round of negotiations, being held from September 14 to 18, will cover a range of […]

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India-EU FTA May Open New Growth Avenue For Textile Industry

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could provide a major growth opportunity for India’s textile and apparel industry, with the sector stepping up engagement with European retailers, fashion brands and sourcing platforms ahead of the pact’s expected implementation early next year. A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles and leading

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PLI Scheme For Textiles Crosses Investment Of Rs 8,100 Crore; Approval Granted To 170 Companies

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles continues to gain momentum, with 170 companies approved across MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles segments. As of March 31, 2026, the scheme has attracted investments of Rs 8,117.64 crore, generated a turnover of Rs 11,241 crore, and created employment for 33,427 people, according to

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Textile PLI Scheme Attracts Rs 8,118 Crore Investment, Creates 33,427 Jobs

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

Companies approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles have invested Rs 8,117.64 crore and generated 33,427 new jobs as of March 31, 2026, the Centre informed Parliament. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles, said a total of 170 companies had been approved under […]