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India, EU Close To Signing FTA

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) is being hailed as the ‘mother of all deals,’ with negotiations in their final stages and an official announcement expected by 27 January, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on January 16.

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Uzbekistan Targets US$ 2 Bn In New Investment To Accelerate Textile Industry Growth

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Uzbekistan has set ambitious targets for its textile industry, aiming to attract more than US$ 2 billion in foreign investment to modernize production, expand exports and strengthen its competitiveness in global markets. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed the sector’s performance in 2025 and outlined priorities for 2026 during a high-level presentation, according to The

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Turkey Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties On Acrylic Fibre Imports From China

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Turkey has imposed anti-dumping duties on imports of acrylic and modacrylic fibre from China, following an affirmative final ruling by the Turkish Ministry of Trade, aimed at protecting its domestic synthetic fibre industry. According to announcement issued on December 17, 2025, the ministry concluded that Chinese-origin acrylic and modacrylic fibre imports were being

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Vietnam Textile And Apparel Exports To Go Up To US$ 46 Bn In 2025

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and apparel industry is expected to maintain strong growth momentum in 2025, with exports forecast to reach US$ 46 billion, up 5.6 per cent year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS). The projection would generate a trade surplus of nearly US$ 21 billion, reinforcing Vietnam’s position as the world’s third-largest […]

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India–New Zealand FTA Opens Zero-Duty Window For Indian Textiles And Apparel

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

The newly concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to deliver a major boost to India’s textile and apparel exports, offering 100 percent duty-free access to the New Zealand market and strengthening India’s position in the Oceania region’s apparel and home textile supply chains. Under the agreement, New Zealand will eliminate tariffs on […]

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Indonesia To Impose Safeguard Duties On Cotton Fabric Imports

Textile Insights January 7, 2026

Indonesia will begin imposing safeguard duties on imported cotton woven fabrics from January 10, aiming to protect its domestic textile industry from a surge in imports. The safeguard duty, known locally as Bea Masuk Tindakan Pengamanan (BMTP), will be enforced for a three-year period under a gradually declining tariff structure. In the first year, duties […]

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India–Russia Business Forum Charts New Path For Stronger Textile Trade Ties

Textile Insights December 5, 2025

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, placed a strong spotlight on the textile sector as a priority area for India–Russia cooperation, during the India–Russia Business Forum held in New Delhi. Confirming that Russia has always been ‘India’s Sukh Dukh Ka Saathi,’ he highlighted that textiles, along with automobiles, electronics and machinery represent one

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BCCCI Delegation Meets CEAB Leadership To Strengthen Bangladesh–China Trade Cooperation

Textile Insights November 27, 2025

A high-level delegation from the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCCI), led by President Mohd Khorshed Alam and Secretary General Jamilur Rahman, paid a courtesy call on Han Kun, President of the Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB), on November 25, to discuss ways to deepen bilateral trade and investment cooperation. The meeting […]

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India, Afghanistan Hold Talks To Boost Cooperation In Textile Sector

Textile Insights November 27, 2025

India and Afghanistan held a high-level meeting in New Delhi to explore deeper collaboration in the textile sector. The Afghan delegation, led by Shafiullah Azam, Director General of Economic Relations, met with the Indian delegation headed by A. Bipin Menon, Trade Advisor, Ministry of Textiles. During the discussions, Afghanistan outlined its priorities to strengthen its

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India Strengthens Textile And Sericulture Cooperation With Georgia

Textile Insights November 24, 2025

A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, led by P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary of the Central Silk Board (CSB) and Secretary General of the International Sericultural Commission (ISC), has concluded a successful multi-sectoral visit to Georgia from November 17–21, 2025, aimed at deepening cooperation in sericulture, textiles, apparel and