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India–New Zealand FTA Set For Signing; Textile Trade Gains In Focus

Textile Insights April 21, 2026

New Zealand and India are set to formally sign their long-awaited Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27 in New Delhi, marking a significant step forward in bilateral trade ties, with notable implications for the textile and apparel sectors. Confirming the development, Trade and Investment

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India, Norway Move To Ease Trade Barriers Under TEPA

Textile Insights April 20, 2026

India and Norway have agreed to address key trade and investment bottlenecks to fully leverage the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), which came into force on October 1, 2025. The issues were discussed during the third India–Norway Dialogue on Trade and Investment held on April 16, where both sides identified challenges including sanitary and […]

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India Signs MoUs With Porter, Gigin Technologies To Boost Jobs Via NCS

Textile Insights April 16, 2026

The Ministry of Labour and Employment has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Porter and Gigin Technologies to expand employment opportunities and strengthen digital job matching through the National Career Service Portal. The agreements were signed in the presence of Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani, as part of efforts to

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ASEAN+3 Told To Rebuild Fiscal Buffers

Textile Insights April 16, 2026

ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office has released its ASEAN+3 Fiscal Policy Report 2026, warning that governments in the region must strengthen fiscal management as they navigate rising global risks and structural economic challenges. The report highlights that fiscal positions across ASEAN+3 economies have weakened, limiting policy space at a time when governments face

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India–Oman CEPA Talks Gain Momentum

Textile Insights April 15, 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held talks with his Omani counterpart Anwar bin Hilal bin Hamdoun Al Jabri to advance bilateral trade and investment ties. The discussion focused on unlocking opportunities under the proposed India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to strengthen economic cooperation and drive mutual growth. In a social

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PLI Round 3 Clears 52 Textile Projects Worth Rs 6708 Crore

Textile Insights April 15, 2026

The government has cleared 52 fresh proposals under the third round of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, with a projected investment of Rs 6,708 crore, reinforcing its push to strengthen high-value manufacturing in the sector. According to the Ministry of Textiles, the approved applications span key segments, including five in man-made fibre (MMF)

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Govt To Expand Textile PLI Scheme, Boost MMF & Technical Segments

Textile Insights April 14, 2026

The government is set to broaden the scope of its Rs 10,683 crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles, with plans to include a wider range of products across man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, fabrics and technical textiles. Announcing the move, Giriraj Singh said the expansion is aimed at strengthening the sector by attracting fresh investments, […]

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Punjab Textile Policy 2026 Targets Investment, Jobs And Global Edge

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The Government of Punjab has introduced the Punjab Textile and Apparel Policy 2026, a wide-ranging roadmap aimed at strengthening the state’s position as a leading textile and apparel manufacturing hub while driving investment, employment and exports. Building on Punjab’s strong industrial foundation, where textiles account for a significant share of output and exports,

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Government Extends RoDTEP Scheme Till September 2026

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The Government of India has announced the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for an additional six months, extending its validity from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the notification confirms […]

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South Korea, China Resume Talks To Expand FTA

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

South Korea and China have begun a fresh round of negotiations to expand their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), with a focus on services, investment and finance. According to Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, trade delegations from both countries are holding the 14th round of follow-up talks in Seoul this week, aiming to broaden […]