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FIASWI Opposes QCO For BIS Certification On Polyester Yarns

Textile Insights June 30, 2023

The Federation of Indian Art Silk Weaving Industry (FIASWI) has demanded removal of implementation of Quality Control Orders (QCO) for Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) certification on various polyester yarns. “FIASWI in a letter addressed to Rachna Shah, the Textile Secretary and JK Gupta, Head

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Piyush Goyal Mulls ‘Invest India Desk’ In Textile Ministry

Textile Insights June 24, 2023

Indian Textiles Minister Mr Piyush Goyal spoke about setting up a dedicated ‘Invest India Desk’ in the Textiles Ministry to assist and handhold investors, looking to set up or expand their manufacturing base to meet increasing global demand for textiles. Mr Goyal was speaking while chairing an industry interaction on ‘Investment Opportunities in the Textiles

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New PLI Textile Scheme Put Up For Cabinet Approval

Textile Insights May 31, 2023

One more production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the textile and garment sector, which will focus on production of apparels, made-ups and garment accessories produced from either, natural or manmade fibre has been put up for approval of the Cabinet, by the Ministry of Textiles. “The proposed minimum investment and turnover criteria for the new PLI […]

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India-UK Free Trade Agreement – A Mutually Beneficial Pact

May 25, 2023

The India-UK trade deal, a highly balanced and comprehensive trade agreement, is likely to create millions of jobs and enormous opportunities for bilateral trade and investment. Therefore, it would be a win-win situation for both countries, writes Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi India’s historic relationship with the UK since colonial times, long-standing cultural and social

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Govt. Likely To Announce National Retail Trade Policy

May 20, 2023

The government is expected to announce a national retail trade policy and an accident insurance scheme soon with a view to supporting GST-registered domestic traders, an official said. The official said the proposed policy would help provide better infrastructure and more credit to the traders. It may include provisions related to ensuring easy and quick […]

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New Foreign Trade Policy Sets Stage For India To Ramp Up Exports: ASSOCHAM

May 16, 2023

Integrating the country into global supply chain with strong enablers like PCPIR and strong government policies is likely to propel the sector forward Chemical including the petrochemical industry makes an important factor in India’s growth story as the government is committed to provide a conducive environment for sustainability, safety, and growth, stated Arun Baroka,

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FICCI, ICWA Sign MoU To Collaborate

May 5, 2023

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 12th April 2023, to collaborate with Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), India’s premier and oldest think tank on foreign policy and international affairs and an institute of national importance under the ICWA Act, 2001. The objective of […]

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PM MITRA Park Sites Approved By Government Of India

May 3, 2023

The Government of India has announced the sites for setting up of 7 PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks for the Textile industry. The Parks will come up in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Inspired by the 5F vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister (i.e. […]