Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Is A Wonderful Event Where International Buyers And Industry Players Engage Under One Roof: Sandeep Rohilla

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

Bhilosa Industries is making a strong impression at Bharat Tex 2025 with its latest range of yarns and fabrics tailored for the garment industry. The company is addressing key industry challenges, including the rising cost of cotton, by introducing alternative yarn solutions with cotton-like

Tete-A-Tete

‘Backed By Reliance Industries, We’re Driven By Innovation And Ambition To Become One Of The World’s Leading Textile Giants’

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Biji Chacko shares his strategic vision for the company in an exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights. With a steadfast focus on sustainability, advanced technology and operational efficiency, Chacko outlines how Alok Industries aims to redefine the global textile landscape. From embracing AI and renewable energy to capitalizing on

Industry

Bangladesh Political Crisis Hits Bhilwara Textile Industry

Textile Insights August 15, 2024

The ongoing political turmoil in Bangladesh has severely impacted the textile industry in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. For years, Bhilwara has relied on Bangladesh as a major market, exporting around 50% of its yarn and denim to the country. The total annual export value of these goods is estimated at approximately Rs 2,000 crore. According to RK […]

Industry

T&A Sector’s Wish-list From The Upcoming Budget

July 10, 2024

Highlights of the industry recommendations:  Removal of import duty from all varieties of cotton Increase the BCD on MMF yarn from the present 5% to 10%. Exempt varieties of textile raw material (fibre and yarn) which are not available domestically from the scope of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) Statutory/regulatory measures to curb cheap imports of […]

Export

Indian Textile Exports Surge 9.59% In May 2024

June 15, 2024

Despite unfavorable economic conditions in major markets such as the European Union (EU), the US, and West Asian nations, Indian textile exports grew by 9.59% in May 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). Additionally, Indian apparel exports saw an increase of 9.84% during […]

Export

Indian Textile & Apparel Exports Rise Marginally By 0.89% In April

Textile Insights May 16, 2024

Indian exports of textiles and apparel rose marginally by 0.89 percent to US $2.77 billion in April 2024 as against $2.75 billion in the same month of the previous year Of this, textile exports stood at $1.57 billion, up 2.4 percent year on year, while garment exports were down by 1.03 percent to $1.19 billion […]

Export

Indian Govt Will Focus On Boosting Textile & Garment Exports

Textile Insights May 14, 2024

“The government will focus attention on boosting India’s textile and garment exports, which fell in the previous two fiscals,” Textiles Secretary Rachna Shah said. In fiscal ending March 2024, India’s exports of textiles and clothing dropped 3.24 percent year over year to US $34.4 billion. As against this, overseas shipments of textiles and apparel amounted […]

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. […]

Export

FIEO Requests Govt To Extend Interest Equalisation Scheme

Textile Insights May 7, 2024

The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) has urged the government to extend the interest equalisation scheme (IES) that is set to expire on June 30. In a statement, the exporter’s body said that the extension is required to offer a lifeline to small exporters grappling with high interest rates and faltering exports. “The scheme […]

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,