Azerbaijan is planning to introduce insurance mechanisms for the cotton sector to protect farmers and cotton producers from price volatility in international markets, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the industry’s long-term sustainability. The announcement was made by Zeynal
The Tamil Nadu government has set a target of attracting Rs 1,000 crore in investments in the technical textiles sector by 2030, with a focus on expanding manufacturing capacity and promoting MSME participation in high-value textile segments. Announcing the initiative at a technical textiles conference in Coimbatore, the state government said the investment drive will […]
The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for textile dyeing units in Bhiwandi to transition to cleaner fuels such as PNG, CNG and LPG as part of a broader strategy to reduce industrial pollution and improve environmental compliance across the state. Announcing the measures in the State Assembly, Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde […]
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will strengthen bilateral economic ties and act as a catalyst for global growth by enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology and strategic sectors. Speaking at the India Global Forum’s UK-India Week 2026 in London, Goyal said the
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its 6.5% growth forecast for India for FY2026-27, citing the country’s resilient economic performance despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and elevated global energy prices. The IMF said India continues to be a key contributor to global economic growth, supported by strong domestic demand and sustained
The Ministry of Textiles is stepping up efforts to expand India’s textile manufacturing base beyond established clusters such as Tirupur, Surat, Panipat and Ludhiana, as part of a broader strategy to promote balanced industrial growth and attract fresh investments across new regions. The government is engaging with states including Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Jharkhand
Albany International Corp., and Swedish biotechnology company Cyclezyme AB have reported significant progress in their joint project to develop enzyme-based recycling solutions for industrial textiles made from polyester and polyamide, marking a step forward in advancing circularity for high-performance textile materials. The collaboration focuses on developing enzymatic
The textile industry in Surat and South Gujarat has welcomed the Central government’s decision not to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY), Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY) and Spandex Yarn, describing the move as a major relief for the sector. Industry stakeholders said the decision would help maintain competitive raw material prices […]
The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) is stepping up efforts to strengthen compliance with the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law, saying full implementation across government agencies could generate an estimated P17.8-billion annual market for the country’s textile industry. Under Republic Act No. 9242, all
India’s textile sector is entering a favourable growth phase, driven by global supply chain diversification, improving demand visibility and stronger sourcing activity from international retailers, according to a recent report by Motilal Oswal. The report notes that global brands and retailers are increasingly seeking to reduce their dependence on China and





















