Industry

GST Refund Relief For Textile Units, CITI Seeks MMF Rate Cut

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

The GST Council has approved changes to registration and refund procedures, offering potential working capital relief to textile manufacturers and exporters. The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) welcomed the move but sought further rate rationalisation on raw materials used in

Export

Apparel Slump Keeps Textile Exports Flat In June

Textile Insights July 21, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports remained almost flat in June 2026, as strong growth in textile shipments was offset by a sharp decline in apparel exports, according to an analysis by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). The CITI Analysis of Exports and Imports of Textile and Apparel for June 2026 showed that textile […]

Industry

SIMA Urges Tamil Nadu CM To Address Power Cost Burden On Textile Mills

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

The Southern India Mills’ Association has urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to intervene in resolving mounting power-related issues impacting textile mills across the state. A delegation from SIMA met the Chief Minister on Wednesday and highlighted concerns over rising electricity costs and policy decisions related to non-conventional energy, which the

Export

Apparel Exports Drag India’s Textile Shipments Lower In April

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports declined in April 2026 as a sharp fall in apparel shipments offset moderate growth in textile exports, reflecting continued pressure from weak global demand and geopolitical uncertainties. According to trade data analysed by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry, overall textile and apparel exports fell to US$ 2.881 billion in

Sustainability

CITI Releases Gherzi-ICAC Cotton Study

Textile Insights May 11, 2026

Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has released a joint study by Gherzi and International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), warning that India’s 11 per cent cotton import duty and stagnant productivity levels are weakening the global competitiveness of the country’s textile and apparel sector. The report, titled Economic Analysis of Cotton Supply, US$ 350

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