Industry

Textile Leaders Laud Reforms, Push For GST Relief At Mumbai Conclave

Textile Insights November 15, 2025

Four of India’s leading textile bodies, PDEXCIL, TEXPROCIL, MATEXIL and CMAI, jointly hosted an energetic and insightful interactive meeting with Textile Secretary Neelam Shami Rao on 13th November 2025 at Mumbai’s Taj President. The gathering brought together exporters, manufacturers,

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Threading Tradition With Technology: The Reinvention Of India’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

For centuries, India’s textile industry has been a cornerstone of its culture, economy and global identity. From the intricate handlooms of Varanasi to the bustling powerlooms of Tiruppur, Indian textiles have dressed the world in tradition and craftsmanship. But a quiet revolution is now underway. India is no longer just producing textiles, it’s creating experiences. […]

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Indian Textiles Must Embrace Innovation, Says CITI Deputy Chairman

Textile Insights September 18, 2025

India’s textile and apparel industry must step up innovation and embed sustainability to stay competitive in global markets and achieve its export and domestic growth targets, according to Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) Deputy Chairman Ashwin Chandran. “Innovation is no longer a choice, it is a pathway to futureproofing our industry,” Chandran said at […]

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Fast-Evolving Global Trade Order Necessitates Proactive Strategies To Mitigate Challenges

Textile Insights June 10, 2025

While India is on a negotiation spree to carry out bilateral trade agreements with countries of its interest with a view to face the headwinds and tailwinds in an effective manner, experts firmly believe that in the fast-evolving global trade order, the objective behind the whole purpose cannot be achieved unless the country does not […]

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PM Narendra Modi Highlights India’s Vision Of Viksit Bharat For Global Textile Leadership At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s growing stature in the global textile industry while addressing Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He highlighted the event’s significance as a platform for showcasing India’s rich textile heritage, technological advancements and commitment to sustainability, reinforcing the vision of Viksit Bharat. Bharat

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Bharat Tex 2025 – Day 1 & 2: A Resounding Success!

Textile Insights February 16, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025 commenced with grandeur at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, Minister of State Pabitra Margherita, Secretary Neelam Shami Rao, and other dignitaries gracing the inauguration. The highly anticipated event, focused on innovation, sustainability and global collaboration, has attracted participation from over 120 countries, 33

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Ministry Of Textiles Engages Foreign Missions To Promote Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights October 24, 2024

The Ministry of Textiles hosted an interactive session with over 30 foreign missions at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan to promote Bharat Tex 2025, scheduled for February 14-17, 2025. Representatives from countries such as Australia, Brazil, Italy, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam participated in the event. Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Shri Pabitra

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GOI Approves Rs 4,445 Crore For 7 Mega Textile Parks To Boost Industry

December 24, 2023

The Government of India has granted approval for the establishment of 7 PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in greenfield/brownfield sites, allocating a budget of Rs 4,445 crore. The primary objective of this initiative is to fortify the Indian textile industry by facilitating larger-scale operations, minimizing logistics costs through the