The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has announced its sixth consecutive year of growth, achieving record increases in both enrolled planted acres and participating growers. For the 2025 planting season, the programme represents 2.58 million planted acres, up 18% from the previous year, with 1,512
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), disbursed Rs 300 crore in margin money subsidy to 8,794 beneficiaries across the country under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The nationwide disbursal event was conducted virtually from KVIC’s Central Office in Mumbai. The
bluesign has achieved official recognition within the ZDHC Supplier to Zero (StZ) Programme—marking a key milestone in the industry’s drive toward safer chemistry and responsible manufacturing. The bluesign Company Assessment, which involves in-depth on-site evaluations and strict criteria for chemical management and environmental performance, has been accepted as a
Durst Group, a global leader in digital printing and production technologies, has strengthened its strategic footprint in Scandinavia with the establishment of Durst Nordic AB. This move marks both a heartfelt farewell and a forward-looking transition as the company concludes its decades-long partnership with distributor Hans Molander, who is retiring after more than 60
Sateri, the world’s largest producer of viscose and part of the Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) group, has achieved a significant milestone in circular textile innovation by launching viscose fibre production on a commercial scale using recycled textile waste. Developed in partnership with Swedish forestry cooperative Södra, the new fibre is produced using a blend of […]
Lululemon and Samsara Eco have entered into a 10-year offtake agreement to advance the use of recycled raw materials in Lululemon’s product portfolio. Under the partnership, Lululemon will source a significant portion of its future nylon 6,6 and polyester needs from Samsara Eco, with the potential to cover up to 20% of its total fibre […]
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Andrew Whitfield, has reaffirmed the pivotal role of South Africa’s clothing and textile sector in driving economic recovery and re-industrialisation. Speaking at the Annual General Meeting and 20-year anniversary celebration of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC) held at UVU Africa in Cape
CTA Apparels recently took part in a special session chaired by Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh, highlighting its active role in the Ministry of Textiles’ flagship skill development initiative Samarth. Six former trainees, now full-time employees at CTA, shared their success stories. Among them, Sarvesh, trained in 2021, spoke of how the scheme enabled her […]
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a successful two-day visit to Switzerland (June 9–10) and commenced his official engagements in Sweden today. In Switzerland, the focus was on advancing bilateral economic ties and operationalising the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed earlier this year. Goyal held high-level
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued an amendment to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, extending the enforcement timeline for key provisions of the regulation. As per the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025, the original compliance date has been





















