Event

ATEXCON 2026: Telangana Hosts Summit Charting Future Of Global Textile Industry

Textile Insights April 7, 2026

Leaders from the global textile industry, policymakers and stakeholders convened in Hyderabad for ATEXCON 2026, Asia’s premier textile summit. Co-hosted by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) and the Government of Telangana, the 13th Asian Textile Conference focused on

Cotton

CITI–CDRA Showcases Machine Cotton Harvesting Demo In Nagpur

Textile Insights March 24, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry–Cotton Development and Research Association (CITI–CDRA), in collaboration with the ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research, Shaktiman Agro and RASI Seeds, organised a live demonstration on machine harvesting of cotton at the HDPS Cotton Farm of CICR in Nagpur on February 27. The programme featured a technical session with

Event

CITI, Telangana Govt To Host ATEXCON 2026 In Hyderabad

Textile Insights March 20, 2026

Confederation of Indian Textile Industry, in partnership with the Government of Telangana, will host the 13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON) in Hyderabad on April 2–3, 2026. Themed Reimagining the Future of Global Textiles, the conference will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the evolving dynamics of the global textiles and

Industry

CITI Hails India-EU FTA As Major Boost For Textile & Apparel Sector

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, calling it a historic development that could significantly accelerate the country’s textile and apparel exports in the coming years. CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran said the agreement comes at a critical […]

Event

ATEXCON 2025: LMW Highlights The Path To A Digital & Sustainable Textile Industry

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

Vivek Arora, GM – Marketing & Sales (Domestic) at LMW, represented the company as a distinguished panelist at the 12th Asian Textile conference – ATEXCON 2025. This conference brings together the leading players of Global textile industry, input suppliers and service providers to deliberate on key areas of business, including regional as well as global […]

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 within the textile industry through comprehensive training workshops. Chandrima

Industry

Bangladesh’s Political Crisis Sparks Concerns For India’s Textile Sector

Textile Insights August 8, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has raised “significant concerns” about the impact of Bangladesh’s ongoing political crisis on India’s textile and apparel sector. The turmoil in Bangladesh, which is facing its worst political crisis since Independence in 1971, could disrupt supply chains and affect production schedules for Indian

Export

India’s Textile And Apparel Exports Surge 4.08%

July 18, 2024

India’s textiles and apparel sector has shown promising growth, with exports rising by 4.08% to US$ 8.785 billion in April-June 2024. This performance comes amid a shifting global market, where India’s strategic positioning and competitive advantages are becoming more evident. Textile exports saw a 3.99% increase in the first quarter of fiscal 2024-25, while

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