The Tamil Nadu Spinning Mills Association (TASMA) has appealed to the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) not to divert unsold cotton stocks to traders. In a letter reported by The Hindu, TASMA President AP Appukutti emphasized the resurgence of spinning mills due to increased garment orders and
President Joko Widodo’s government has decided to impose safeguard import duties and anti-dumping measures on textiles, responding to severe challenges in the domestic industry. This move comes after reports of numerous closures of textile companies, resulting in approximately 150,000 job losses. Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan announced the decision following a
The third meeting of the Committee on Cotton Production and Consumption (COCPC) for the 2023-24 cotton season was held on June 24, 2024, under the chairpersonship of Textile Commissioner Roop Rashi. The meeting included representatives from the Central and State Governments, the textile industry, the cotton trade, and the ginning and pressing sectors. The committee […]
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh announced the expansion of the Rs 10,000 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to the garment sector, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. This announcement was made during his inaugural address at the India International Garment Fair (IIGF) at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre. Singh emphasized the
Shoppers Stop Ltd., a premier Indian retail chain, has showcased robust resilience and strategic agility in a challenging retail environment during the financial year 2023-24. The company’s latest annual report highlights key achievements and sets a clear vision for future growth. Despite a tough year for the retail sector, Shoppers Stop reported a 3% increase […]
Ananta Group is poised to invest US$ 70 million in a new synthetic knit fabric manufacturing facility, supported by US$ 40 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and syndicated arrangements. Despite challenges like dollar shortages for raw material imports and intermittent gas and electricity supply, the group aims to establish Ananta Knitwear Limited in […]
Sourcery has launched its Partner Stock Option Subscription Programme, inviting all Sourcery Partners—Growers, Manufacturers, Traders, and Brands—to take ownership in shaping the future of trade. This initiative allows Partners to purchase stock through their annual membership contributions, ensuring they have a stake in Sourcery’s mission to transform trade
Value-added textile exporters have vehemently opposed the proposed transition from the one percent turnover-based Final Tax Regime (FTR) to standard taxation at 29 percent of taxable profit. They argue that such a move, if implemented through the Finance Bill 2024, would severely harm exports and exacerbate the trade deficit, putting undue pressure on foreign exchange […]
For the first time, the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has begun supplying lignite to 400 textile mills in Surat during the monsoon season. Previously, GMDC’s lignite mines would shut down during the monsoon, forcing mills to import lignite from abroad, primarily Indonesia, at prices two to three times higher than domestic rates. Jitendar Vakhariya, […]
Nigeria’s textile industry faces severe challenges, despite revival efforts and protection policies. Once a robust sector with 180 mills and over one million workers, the industry has dwindled to just five operational mills and less than 2,000 workers. Contributing factors include large-scale smuggling, inconsistent government policies, power shortages, and high funding





















