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Why Cotton & Yarn Prices Are Dropping – And How Spinning Mills Can Thrive!

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Indian cotton textile market has witnessed a sustained bearish trend over the recent quarters. Below is the indicative price trajectory for Shankar-6 (the benchmark Indian cotton variety) and 40s Combed Cotton Yarn (40s CWC/Hosiery) over the last six months. Month (2026) Shankar-6 Cotton (₹

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Odisha Clears Rs 3,280 Crore Investment Proposals, Includes Textile And Apparel Projects

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Odisha government has cleared 19 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 3,280 crore, with the projects expected to generate employment for around 10,661 people across the state. The approvals were granted by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anu Garg. The projects span textiles and apparel, […]

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Karnataka Unveils Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31, Targets Rs 20,000 Crore Investment

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Karnataka government has announced its Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31, targeting Rs 20,000 crore in domestic and foreign investment across the textile value chain and the creation of around five lakh jobs over the policy period. According to a government order issued on Wednesday, the policy aims to position Karnataka as a world-class, fibre-to-fashion […]

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Centre Plans To Add 5K-10K Textile Exporters Through District Hubs

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Centre is working to add 5,000-10,000 new textile exporters over the next two to three years by strengthening district-level export ecosystems and developing production centres into export hubs. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to expand India’s textile export base beyond established clusters and bring more businesses into international markets.

Trade & Market

Thailand-EU FTA Talks Make Progress On Transparency, Regulatory Practices

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Thailand and the European Union (EU) have reached agreements on good regulatory practices and transparency during the fourth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), held in Bangkok from November 25 to 29, 2024. Chotima Iemsawasdikul, director-general of Thailand’s Trade Negotiations Department, said negotiations had progressed across several chapters, with

Trade & Market

India-EU FTA To Boost German Investment In India: Indo-German Chamber

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to strengthen trade ties between India and Europe and encourage greater German investment in India, Jan Noether, director general of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, said at the inaugural Indo-German Engineering Summit 2026 in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, Noether said the […]

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Commerce Ministry Sets Up FTA Cell To Boost Export Opportunities

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Department of Commerce has set up a free trade agreement (FTA) utilisation cell to help Indian businesses tap export opportunities in partner markets, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Wednesday. Speaking at the India-EFTA Prosperity Summit, Agarwal said the cell would work with industry associations, export promotion councils (EPCs) and state governments to

Economy

RBI Raises FY27 Inflation Forecast To 5.2% Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised its consumer inflation projection for FY27 to 5.2% from 5% earlier, citing evolving macroeconomic conditions and the impact of higher crude oil prices. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the revised forecast after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on October 7, 2026. Inflation is projected at 4.9% […]

Cotton

Kasturi Cotton Certification Rises To 2.13 Lakh Bales In 2025-26

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Nearly 2.1 lakh bales of Indian-grown cotton were certified as Kasturi Cotton Bharat during the cotton marketing season that ended on September 30. The increase in certified volumes and the expansion of blockchain-based coverage point to a growing focus on origin, quality and traceability within India’s textile value chain. The adoption of Kasturi Cotton Bharat […]

India ITME

KARL MAYER Targets India’s Growth In Warp Knitting And Technical Textiles At India ITME 2026

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

KARL MAYER will showcase its latest machinery technologies and textile innovations for warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles at INDIA ITME 2026, as it looks to capitalise on India’s growing demand for advanced manufacturing solutions and value-added textile products. The exhibition will take place from December 4-9, 2026, at the India Expo Centre &

Why Cotton & Yarn Prices Are Dropping – And How Spinning Mills Can Thrive!

Odisha Clears Rs 3,280 Crore Investment Proposals, Includes Textile And Apparel Projects

Karnataka Unveils Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31, Targets Rs 20,000 Crore Investment

Centre Plans To Add 5K-10K Textile Exporters Through District Hubs

Thailand-EU FTA Talks Make Progress On Transparency, Regulatory Practices

India-EU FTA To Boost German Investment In India: Indo-German Chamber

Commerce Ministry Sets Up FTA Cell To Boost Export Opportunities

RBI Raises FY27 Inflation Forecast To 5.2% Amid Rising Crude Oil Prices

Kasturi Cotton Certification Rises To 2.13 Lakh Bales In 2025-26

KARL MAYER Targets India’s Growth In Warp Knitting And Technical Textiles At India ITME 2026

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