Cotton

AEPC Seeks Zero Duty On Cotton Imports

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

The Apparel Export Promotion Council has urged the central government to reduce import duty on cotton to zero from the current 11 percent, warning that rising raw material costs and tightening domestic supplies are impacting the competitiveness of India’s textile and apparel sector. AEPC

Special Report

From Volume To Value: Recasting India’s Polyester Story For A New Global Order

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

India’s polyester story must now evolve from a narrative of cost and capacity to one of trust and relevance, writes Dr Gurudas Aras in this exclusive article Recently, I was part of the India Polyester Conference 2026 as a panellist and dealt with various issues concerning the Indian polyester sector during the interactions. The article […]

Corporates

ICRA: Textile Sector Seeks Tariff Resolution, MSME Support In Union Budget FY27

Textile Insights January 12, 2026

ICRA has highlighted key expectations from India’s textile industry ahead of the Union Budget FY2027, noting that the sector continues to face pressure from international tariff issues, intensified regional competition and a subdued export environment. According to Srikumar Krishnamurthy, Senior Vice President & Co-Group Head, Corporate Ratings at ICRA, the year 2025

Policies

Centre Withdraws QCO For Viscose Staple Fibre

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

The Central Government has rescinded the Quality Control Order (QCO) requirement for Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) with immediate effect. The decision, taken after consultations with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and key industry stakeholders, aims to ease raw material availability and address long-standing concerns around supply constraints and elevated costs. The

Policies

Textiles Ministry Approves 17 New Applicants Under PLI Scheme

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has approved 17 new applicants under Round 3 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, giving a renewed push to India’s Man-Made Fibre (MMF) and Technical Textiles ecosystem. The approvals, announced on November 18th, mark a major step toward strengthening domestic manufacturing, attracting fresh investments, and enhancing

Tete-A-Tete

‘The Outlook For India’s Knitting And Processing Industry Is Promising!’

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

The demand for Indian products is growing, especially in fashion-related industries. As fashion requires creativity, design innovation and programming skills, this presents a significant opportunity for young talent in India, offering them interesting and challenging roles beyond repetitive tasks, avers K M Nizar Ali, in conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of