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

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

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