August 15, 2026
Industry

US Tariff Decision Puts Indian Textile & Apparel Exporters At Competitive Disadvantage, Says CITI

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed serious concern over the United States’ decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Indian goods following investigations conducted under Section 301 by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) related to the enforcement of prohibitions on imports produced with forced labour. CITI
Policies

PLI Scheme For Textiles Crosses Investment Of Rs 8,100 Crore; Approval Granted To 170 Companies

India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles continues to gain momentum, with 170 companies approved across MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles segments. As of March 31, 2026, the scheme has attracted investments of Rs 8,117.64 crore, generated a turnover of Rs 11,241 crore, and created employment for 33,427 people, according to