Industry

US-Iran Deal To Boost India’s Textile Industry: CITI

Textile Insights June 18, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding a proposed agreement with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The industry body expressed optimism that the development will restore stability in the

Policies

Textile PLI Clears 96 Firms, Rs 12,823 Cr Investment

Textile Insights June 11, 2026

The Government of India has approved a total of 96 companies under the third round of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, paving the way for investments worth more than Rs 12,822 crore in the country’s man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles sectors. The latest tranche includes 22 newly selected applicants, who are […]

Special Report

West Asia Crisis Tests India’s Textile Sector Resilience

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry is facing one of its most complex operating environments in recent years as the escalating crisis in West Asia disrupts shipping routes, inflates freight and insurance costs, delays export deliveries and increases volatility in crude-linked raw materials. For a sector already battling uneven global demand, tariff-related uncertainties

Export

India Targets US$ 100 Billion Textile Exports By 2030, Pushes For Global Leadership

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

India has set an ambitious target of achieving US$ 100 billion in textile exports and USD 250 billion in textile production by 2030, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling for stronger integration across the textile value chain to position the country as a global textile powerhouse. Addressing the TEXPROCIL Export Awards 2023–24 in Mumbai, […]

Industry

West Asia Conflict Adds Cost Pressure On India’s Textile Sector: Crisil

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

The ongoing conflict in West Asia is expected to increase cost pressures for India’s textile and readymade garment sectors, with higher fuel prices, freight costs and supply-chain disruptions likely to impact profitability, according to a recent report by Crisil Ratings. The agency noted that crude-linked segments, particularly polyester textiles, could face significant

Policies

Textile Ministry And ICRIER Partner On Policy Research

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

India’s Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Research (ICRIER) on International Economic Relations to strengthen policy research and data-driven decision-making for the country’s textile and apparel sector. The partnership aims to support the formulation of evidence-based policies by enhancing textile-related

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, retailers, policy influencers and council heads, creating a rare platform where the

Industry

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. […]

Industry

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 […]

Special Report

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 […]