Tiruppur, India’s leading textile hub, is accelerating its transition to piped natural gas (PNG) as manufacturers respond to an ongoing LPG shortage triggered by the US–Israel–Iran conflict while also aligning with tightening global sustainability requirements. The shift gained momentum during a joint industry session organised by the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA)

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has welcomed the Government of India’s decision to extend the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme and introduce a one-time concessional framework for Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) sales by Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units. In a statement, Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, highlighted that the

The British Fashion Council (BFC) has launched its new long-term strategy, BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth, marking a significant shift in its role from industry promotion to sustained support for designers and businesses. Led by Chief Executive Laura Weir, the strategy positions the BFC as an incubator for the fashion industry, bringing together funding, education,

The Northern India Textile Mills’ Association (NITMA) has welcomed the government’s decision to eliminate customs duty on PTA and MEG until June 30, 2026, calling it a timely relief for the man-made fibre (MMF) sector amid ongoing global disruptions. PTA (Purified Terephthalic Acid) and MEG (Mono Ethylene Glycol) are key raw materials for polyester staple […]

Dr S. N. Modani, Chairman of the Rajasthan Textile Mills Association (RTMA) and Vice Chairman of Sangam (India) Ltd, has been conferred with the Global Textile Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 at the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026). The award ceremony was held on April 2, 2026, at Novotel Convention Centre, in the presence […]