Industry

Punjab Targets Technical Textiles To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

Textile Insights November 12, 2026

Punjab is seeking to expand into technical, medical, protective and other high-value textiles, building on its established cotton-to-garment manufacturing network and export base. The state’s Industrial and Business Development Policy 2026 identifies opportunities to move beyond conventional

Corporates

BTTF Elects A. Sakthivel Chairman, Re-elects Bhadresh Dodhia Co-Chairman

Textile Insights October 28, 2026

The Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) elected Dr. A. Sakthivel as Chairman and re-elected Bhadresh Dodhia as Co-Chairman at its 12th Board Meeting, held in New Delhi on October 28, 2026. Sudhir Sekhri was elected Treasurer. Sakthivel, who also chairs the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), succeeds Naren Goenka. The new leadership will focus on […]

Trade & Market

India-EU FTA To Boost German Investment In India: Indo-German Chamber

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to strengthen trade ties between India and Europe and encourage greater German investment in India, Jan Noether, director general of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, said at the inaugural Indo-German Engineering Summit 2026 in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, Noether said the […]

Trade & Market

Commerce Ministry Sets Up FTA Cell To Boost Export Opportunities

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Department of Commerce has set up a free trade agreement (FTA) utilisation cell to help Indian businesses tap export opportunities in partner markets, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal said on Wednesday. Speaking at the India-EFTA Prosperity Summit, Agarwal said the cell would work with industry associations, export promotion councils (EPCs) and state governments to

Trade & Market

India, Jordan Explore Textile Trade, Sourcing And Investment Opportunities

Textile Insights October 8, 2026

India and Jordan are looking to deepen cooperation in textiles and apparel, with both sides exploring opportunities in trade, sourcing, investment, joint ventures and institutional partnerships. A high-level Jordanian delegation led by Zaher Al Qatarneh, Secretary-General, Ministry of Investment, Jordan, met Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), Government of India, in

Industry

DCTI Calls For Whole-of-Value-Chain Approach To Strengthen Textile Sector

Textile Insights October 7, 2026

The Development Council for Textile Industry (DCTI), at its first meeting, has called for a coordinated, whole-of-value-chain approach to strengthen India’s textile sector, with a focus on production, innovation, competitiveness and global market access. The meeting, held on Tuesday, brought together senior government officials, industry representatives and other

Policies

India-New Zealand FTA Cleared, Wool To Get Tariff-Free Access

Textile Insights September 23, 2026

India and New Zealand have completed the ratification of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is scheduled to come into force on October 20, 2026, opening duty-free access in New Zealand for all Indian exports. The agreement is expected to improve the competitiveness of India’s labour-intensive sectors, including textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, gems […]

Industry

CITI Warns Of Fresh US Tariff Risk To Indian Textile, Apparel Exports

Textile Insights September 23, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has raised concerns over the potential impact of additional US tariffs on Indian textile and apparel exports following the signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 by US President. The industry body said any additional tariff burden could further squeeze Indian exporters, […]

Export

India’s Textile And Apparel Exports Cross US$ 33.5 Billion In FY26

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

India’s exports of textiles, apparel and handicraft products crossed US$33.5 billion in 2025-26, up from around US$ 30.7 billion in 2023-24, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%, according to data cited in Parliament. Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said India’s textile and apparel products reached more than 100 countries during […]

Policies

India-EU FTA May Open New Growth Avenue For Textile Industry

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could provide a major growth opportunity for India’s textile and apparel industry, with the sector stepping up engagement with European retailers, fashion brands and sourcing platforms ahead of the pact’s expected implementation early next year. A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles and leading