Sustainability

CITI Presents Sustainability Awards At Bharat Tex 2024

Textile Insights February 28, 2024

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

Industry

CITI Welcomes 27.6% Hike In Textile Sector Budget Allocation

Textile Insights February 2, 2024

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 […]

Sustainability

CITI Honouring Industry With Textile Sustainable Awards 2024

Textile Insights January 31, 2024

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

Industry

Cotton Textile Associations Submit Memorandum To Piyush Goyal

Textile Insights January 22, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and other cotton based textile associations submitted a memorandum to the textiles ministry in a collective effort to address the challenges faced by the Indian cotton textiles and clothing industry. The joint memorandum submitted to Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles highlights concerns related to the Cotton Corporation

Industry

Indian Textile Bodies Seek Financial Support for Industry From Govt

Textile Insights January 6, 2024

Various textile mill associations of India have highlighted the acute financial stress faced by the spinning segment of the textile industry to the Finance Minister. The joint appeal to Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman comes after a significant downturn in the cotton-based spinning sector, exacerbated by Ukraine-Russia conflict and the recent Israel-Hamas war. “The

Industry

CITI Takes Centre Stage At ILO Conclave With Special Session

Textile Insights November 28, 2023

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) took center stage at the International Labour Organisation (ILO) conclave with a special session on “Sectoral Development Approaches and Industry Linkages in Garment and Textile Industry.” The session provided a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to engage in insightful discussions

Industry

CITI And Swiss Textiles Unite For India-Switzerland FTA

November 25, 2023

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and Swiss Textiles have joined forces in advocating for a free trade agreement between India and Switzerland. During the Joint Economic Commission meeting in Geneva, the two prominent industry associations unveiled a collaborative declaration. This joint statement has been formally submitted to the respective governments,

Industry

Joint Declaration Between CITI & Swiss Textiles To Boost Trade

Textile Insights November 25, 2023

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and Swiss Textiles have strengthened their commitment to a robust trade and economic partnership with the signing of a Joint Declaration. “The Joint Declaration marks a momentous occasion marks a significant step towards fostering collaboration between the two nations and fortifying their ties in the textile sector,: a

Export

CITI: Indian Textile Exports Surge 24.29%, While Apparel Dips 8.08% In Oct. 2023

November 19, 2023

In a recent analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), the October 2023 performance of Indian textile and apparel exports has showcased a tale of contrasting trajectories. Indian textiles exports witnessed a substantial growth of 24.29%, reaching US$ 1643.36 million in October 2023 compared to the same period last year. However, the apparel […]

Corporates

CITI Elects New Leadership Team At 65th AGM

October 1, 2023

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has elected new leadership with the conclusion of its 65th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on September 29, 2023, conducted through a virtual platform. The freshly reconstituted committee of CITI has elected a new team to guide the organization into the future. Chairman Rakesh Mehra: An Industry Luminary […]