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Gujarat Textile Sector Flags Election-Linked Production Losses

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Gujarat’s textile and manufacturing sectors have flagged recurring production disruptions caused by repeated election cycles and migrant worker movement during polling periods, during consultations with the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) reviewing the proposed One Nation, One Election

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States Invited To Apply Under Rs 33,660 Cr BHAVYA Scheme

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

The Centre has invited states to submit applications under the newly launched BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) scheme, a major industrial infrastructure initiative with an outlay of Rs 33,660 crore aimed at developing 100 world-class industrial parks across the country. Announcing the rollout, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said several states have

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Rajasthan Approves New Industrial Policy To Boost Talent-Driven Growth

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

The Rajasthan Cabinet has approved a new industrial development policy aimed at strengthening the State’s industrial ecosystem through a sharper focus on the talent economy, advanced manufacturing and private sector participation. The policy, approved during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, seeks to build world-class industrial infrastructure

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EU Approves New Trade Agreements With Mexico To Expand Market Access

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

The Council of the European Union has approved two agreements aimed at strengthening political cooperation and expanding trade relations between the European Union and Mexico, marking a major upgrade of the bilateral partnership framework established in 2000. The Council adopted decisions authorising the signing of the Political, Economic and Cooperation Strategic

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India Speeds Up FTA Push To Boost Exports

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

India is accelerating its free trade agreement (FTA) strategy, with negotiations concluded or agreements signed with several key global partners, including the United Kingdom, Oman, New Zealand and the European Union, according to the Union Commerce Ministry. The ministry, while releasing April 2026 trade data, said India is also advancing trade negotiations with countries

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Textile Ministry And ICRIER Partner On Policy Research

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

India’s Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Research (ICRIER) on International Economic Relations to strengthen policy research and data-driven decision-making for the country’s textile and apparel sector. The partnership aims to support the formulation of evidence-based policies by enhancing textile-related

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India Pushes Faster TEPA Resolution

Textile Insights May 11, 2026

India has urged for the early resolution of implementation-related challenges under the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) to ensure businesses from both sides can fully benefit from the pact. The issue was highlighted by Rajesh Agrawal during his official visit to Switzerland on May 6-7, aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment

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EU Calls For Investment Liberalisation Chapter In India–EU FTA

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

The European Union has urged India and the EU to consider adding an investment liberalisation chapter to their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) when it comes up for review, saying it would strengthen long-term economic ties and encourage greater private sector participation. Speaking at a Federation of European Business in India (FEBI) meeting, Hervé Delphin said […]

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India–New Zealand FTA Reshapes Fashion Sourcing Landscape

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

The global fashion industry is entering a new phase of trade integration following the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27, 2026. The agreement is expected to significantly transform apparel sourcing and textile trade between the two countries, particularly for New Zealand fashion brands seeking scalable, cost-efficient, and sustainable

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India–New Zealand FTA Opens New Growth Chapter For Textiles

Textile Insights May 8, 2026

India’s textile and apparel sector is set for a significant export push following the signing of the revolutionary India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a comprehensive pact that promises to reshape bilateral trade and unlock new opportunities across goods, services, investment and talent mobility. The agreement was signed at Bharat Mandapam by Piyush Goyal and