Sustainability

CITI Launches MDP On ESG For Advancing Sustainability In Textiles

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has inaugurated its three-day residential Management Development Program (MDP) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) campus. The programme aims to enhance sustainability practices

Industry

Industry Leaders Appointed to Textiles Committee

Textile Insights August 18, 2024

Bhadresh Dodhia and Rakesh Mehra have been appointed as members of the Textiles Committee, a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (formerly SRTEPC), expressed his commitment to driving growth, innovation and sustainability in the Indian textile industry. “I am honoured to be part of the Textiles […]

Cotton

CITI And ILO Collaborate To Promote Rights At Work Among Cotton Farmers

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

India, the second-largest producer and consumer of cotton globally, cultivates cotton across 11 major states with about 6.5 million farmers, including 40% women and numerous migrant labourers on leased land. Given the sector’s vulnerabilities, CITI and ILO are partnering to promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW) among cotton farmers, particularly

Policies

CITI Gives Policy Recommendations To Boost Textile Industry

Textile Insights May 21, 2024

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 competitiveness of the cotton value chain, CITI has given policy recommendations like removal

Event

CITI & Swiss Textiles Co-host Successful B2B Webinar

Textile Insights May 18, 2024

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

Industry

CITI Gears Up For Future That Envisions Thriving Textile Sector

Textile Insights May 14, 2024

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. […]

Event

CITI’s YEG Seminar On Megatrends Shaping Textile & Apparel Sector

Textile Insights May 2, 2024

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,

Event

CITI Team Visits Techtextil To Promote Ties With Switzerland

Textile Insights April 27, 2024

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,

Policies

Exporters Under AA, EOU & SEZ Exempted From Mandatory QCO

Textile Insights March 14, 2024

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 […]

Industry

CITI Welcomes FTA With European Free Trade Association Nations

Textile Insights March 11, 2024

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