The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), while appreciating efforts of the Indian Textiles Ministry for implementing pivotal policy measures, has also sought sufficient availability of cotton and manmade fibres at internationally competitive prices. To improve the cost
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and Swiss Textiles joined forces to present a dynamic B2B webinar titled ‘Enhancing Indo-Swiss Textile & Apparel Trade’. The webinar offered invaluable insights and fostering collaboration between key stakeholders. Chandrima Chatterjee, Secretary General of CITI, spearheaded discussions on critical aspects shaping the
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) is gearing up for a future that envisions a thriving textile sector till 2047, which also marks ‘New India’s’ fulfillment of aspirations. “The textile industry is crafting an action plan not just for the immediate future but for the long haul till 2047,” CITI Chairman Rakesh Mehra said. […]
The Young Entrepreneurs Group (YEG) of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) organised a session on ‘Megatrends Shaping the Textile & Apparel Industry’. Rajjnish Aroraa, Chairman of the Young Entrepreneurs Group emphasised the critical importance of comprehending and adapting to the megatrends influencing the textile and apparel sector. Arvind Singhal,
A CEO delegation from the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) visited Techtextil 2024 to promote business opportunities with Switzerland arising from the recently signed EFTA agreement. India had recently signed a Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries, which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway,
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has taken steps to alleviate the burden on exporters operating under Advance Authorisation (AA), Export Oriented Units (EOU), and Special Economic Zones (SEZ). DGFT has done this by enabling provisions to exempt inputs from mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) issued by the Ministry of Steel, DPIIT, and Ministry […]
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed signing of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) countries. EFTA members include Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland which are an important trade bloc for the Indian textile industry. “CITI had been requesting the government to expedite
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) hosted the prestigious CITI Sustainability Awards 2024, recognising and applauding outstanding achievements in sustainability within the Indian textile industry. Union Minister for Textiles, Piyush Goyal, and Darshana Jardosh, Union Minister of State for Textiles presented the awards to the deserving winners. The CITI
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) welcomed the budget allocation for textiles which has increased by 27.6 percent, largely due to the allocation of Rs 600 crore for Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) towards cotton MSP operations. CITI Chairman Rakesh Mehra expressed hope that the cotton procurement will be as per revamped policies recommended by […]
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has announced Textile Sustainable Awards 2024, which aim to acknowledge and celebrate excellence in sustainability within the Indian textile industry. The prestigious accolades will be presented in two distinct categories, offering textile mills and industry stakeholders an opportunity to showcase their commitment to