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
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
India’s textile and apparel industry is strengthening supply-chain transparency, traceability and ethical sourcing practices as global markets tighten regulations on forced labour and responsible sourcing. The renewed focus comes after the United States Trade Representative (USTR) proposed a 12.5% tariff under Section 301 on imports from India and several other countries
The Ministry of Textiles has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting India’s textile and apparel exports to US$ 100 billion by 2030, bringing together state governments, industry associations and exporters at a two-day summit held on Tuesday. The summit served as a platform to identify strategies for accelerating export growth from major textile clusters
Nishant D. Mhatre, an active member of the Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ITAMMA), has been honoured with the prestigious Certificate of International Excellence, along with an award and medal, by the Global Research Foundation, USA. The recognition was conferred during an award ceremony held on May 30, 2026, at The Denissons
South Korean textile and apparel manufacturer Youngone Corporation has announced plans to invest an additional US$ 40 million in Uzbekistan over the next three years as it seeks to expand its manufacturing footprint and build a fully integrated textile value chain in the country. The investment plan was unveiled by company President Park Jae-yong during […]
Indian cotton prices have strengthened in recent days, supported by a rally in international cotton futures and concerns over delayed monsoon progress in key cotton-growing regions. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has increased its cotton prices by nearly Rs 1,100 per candy (356 kg), reflecting stronger market sentiment and improving demand from spinning mills. […]





















