The Karnataka government has announced its Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31, targeting Rs 20,000 crore in domestic and foreign investment across the textile value chain and the creation of around five lakh jobs over the policy period. According to a government order issued on Wednesday, the
The Centre is working to add 5,000-10,000 new textile exporters over the next two to three years by strengthening district-level export ecosystems and developing production centres into export hubs. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to expand India’s textile export base beyond established clusters and bring more businesses into international markets.
Thailand and the European Union (EU) have reached agreements on good regulatory practices and transparency during the fourth round of negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA), held in Bangkok from November 25 to 29, 2024. Chotima Iemsawasdikul, director-general of Thailand’s Trade Negotiations Department, said negotiations had progressed across several chapters, with
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to strengthen trade ties between India and Europe and encourage greater German investment in India, Jan Noether, director general of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, said at the inaugural Indo-German Engineering Summit 2026 in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, Noether said the […]
The Department of Commerce has set up a free trade agreement (FTA) utilisation cell to help Indian businesses tap export opportunities in partner markets, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Wednesday. Speaking at the India-EFTA Prosperity Summit, Agarwal said the cell would work with industry associations, export promotion councils (EPCs) and state governments to
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised its consumer inflation projection for FY27 to 5.2% from 5% earlier, citing evolving macroeconomic conditions and the impact of higher crude oil prices. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the revised forecast after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on October 7, 2026. Inflation is projected at 4.9% […]
Nearly 2.1 lakh bales of Indian-grown cotton were certified as Kasturi Cotton Bharat during the cotton marketing season that ended on September 30. The increase in certified volumes and the expansion of blockchain-based coverage point to a growing focus on origin, quality and traceability within India’s textile value chain. The adoption of Kasturi Cotton Bharat […]
KARL MAYER will showcase its latest machinery technologies and textile innovations for warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles at INDIA ITME 2026, as it looks to capitalise on India’s growing demand for advanced manufacturing solutions and value-added textile products. The exhibition will take place from December 4-9, 2026, at the India Expo Centre &
The newly constituted Development Council for Textile Industry (DCTI) has called for a coordinated, whole-of-value-chain strategy to strengthen India’s textile industry, with production, productivity, R&D, exports, raw material availability, investment and sustainability identified as key priorities. At its first meeting held in New Delhi on October 6, the Council
India and Jordan are looking to deepen cooperation in textiles and apparel, with both sides exploring opportunities in trade, sourcing, investment, joint ventures and institutional partnerships. A high-level Jordanian delegation led by Zaher Al Qatarneh, Secretary-General, Ministry of Investment, Jordan, met Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), Government of India, in






















