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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

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India’s Textile Exports Get Zero-Duty Access To UK Under CETA

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exporters have secured zero-duty access across 1,143 specific tariff lines in the UK market under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), removing tariffs that previously reached up to 12 percent. The agreement provides duty-free or reduced-tariff access for 99 percent of Indian goods entering the UK, while 90 percent

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Giriraj Singh Urges TN Textile Industry To Leverage PLI

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh has called on Tamil Nadu’s textile and apparel industry to accelerate investments in technical textiles and manmade fibre (MMF) manufacturing by leveraging the Centre’s Rs 11,000-crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, while also urging the sector to target a threefold increase in exports. Addressing industry members

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Jharkhand Draft Textile Policy Eyes Rs 1,000 Crore Investment

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Government of Jharkhand has released the draft Jharkhand Textile, Apparel & Footwear Policy 2026, outlining an ambitious roadmap to transform the state into a leading textile and apparel manufacturing hub in eastern India. The proposed policy aims to attract investments exceeding Rs 1,000 crore, generate more than 20,000 new jobs, strengthen the state’s

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India Notifies Rules Of Origin For UK Trade Pact

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Government of India has notified the Customs Tariff (Determination of Origin of Goods under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement between India and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland) Rules, 2026, establishing the legal framework that will enable exporters to claim preferential tariff benefits under the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and

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India-EU FTA On Track For December Signing

Textile Insights June 21, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry could be among the biggest beneficiaries of the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be signed by December 2026 and come into effect by February-March 2027. Announcing the timeline during an interaction with chartered accountants in Mumbai, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

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India-UK FTA To Take Effect From July 15

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

India and the United Kingdom have announced that their landmark Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force on July 15, marking a major step forward in bilateral economic relations and paving the way for increased trade, investment and market access between the two countries. The agreement will provide duty-free access to 99 […]

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India, Canada Target CEPA Conclusion By End-2026

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

India and Canada have agreed to accelerate negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both countries aiming to conclude the trade pact by the end of 2026. The commitment was reaffirmed during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in […]

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India, Sweden Elevate Ties To Strategic Partnership

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

India and Sweden have elevated their bilateral relationship to a full Strategic Partnership following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Gothenburg on May 17–18, 2026. The two countries also adopted a Joint Action Plan for 2026–2030 aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, technology, innovation, sustainability and defence. A key outcome of the visit was the

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India-US Interim Trade Deal Edges Closer Despite Tariff Risks

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

India and the United States appear to be closing in on an interim trade agreement following four days of high-level negotiations in New Delhi, bringing the two countries a step closer to deepening economic ties and expanding bilateral trade. The proposed agreement is expected to serve as the first phase of a broader trade framework […]