Industry

India’s Textile Sector Eyes Growth As China+1 Shift Opens Export Opportunity

Textile Insights September 10, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry could be entering a new phase of growth as global brands look to diversify sourcing beyond China, but the country will need to move beyond its traditional dependence on cotton to fully capture the opportunity, according to a Jefferies report. The global

Policies

Textile PLI Scheme Attracts Rs 8,118 Crore Investment, Creates 33,427 Jobs

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

Companies approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles have invested Rs 8,117.64 crore and generated 33,427 new jobs as of March 31, 2026, the Centre informed Parliament. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles, said a total of 170 companies had been approved under […]

Industry

Giriraj Singh Reaffirms Support For Textile Industry

Textile Insights June 29, 2026

Union Minister Giriraj Singh participated in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Karur Textile Manufacturers Exporters Association in Karur, where he interacted with representatives of the textile and apparel industry. Addressing the gathering, the Minister reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening India’s textile sector and enhancing its

Export

Textile Ministry Unveils Roadmap To Achieve US$100 Billion Textile Exports By 2030

Textile Insights June 25, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has launched a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting India’s textile and apparel exports to US$ 100 billion by 2030, bringing together state governments, industry associations and exporters at a two-day summit held on Tuesday. The summit served as a platform to identify strategies for accelerating export growth from major textile clusters

Industry

Government Initiatives Fuel Growth Of India’s Textile Sector

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry has expanded rapidly over the past decade, driven by policy initiatives aimed at strengthening manufacturing, exports and technological advancement. According to the Ministry of Textiles, the sector is currently valued at around US$ 190 billion and is projected to reach US$ 350 billion by 2030. The domestic textile market has […]

Machinery

Given Right Conditions, There Is Huge Opportunity For Growth In India: Enzo Paoli

Textile Insights October 28, 2025

Enzo Paoli, President of Business Warp Preparation at Karl Mayer, shared insights on the warp preparation and weaving market in India during ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, highlighting both challenges and opportunities. Paoli described the Indian market as ‘stable but not growing as expected,’ citing factors like Covid disruptions, raw material costs and regulatory changes. […]

Industry

Textiles Ministry Launches Swadeshi Drive To Boost Domestic Demand For Textile Products

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has rolled out the Swadeshi Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting domestic demand for handloom, handicrafts and textile products. The campaign, which will run for six to nine months, seeks to reposition Indian textiles as aspirational products of pride, style and heritage, with a strong focus on urban millennials and […]

Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Is Opening Doors to New Markets And Reinforcing India’s Position As A Strong Player In Global Textile Industry: Parth Poddar

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

Making its debut at Bharat Tex 2025, Insignian Home is bringing decades of expertise in the home textile industry to the forefront. The company, specializing in bedding products such as sheets, duvet covers, comforters, quilts and pillow cases, is using the platform to establish a strong foothold in the Indian market, while also reinforcing its […]

Special Report

Can India Become A Textile Machinery Hub? Industry Leaders Discuss At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 16, 2025

India ITME Society organized an insightful panel discussion at Bharat Tex 2025, focusing on the theme: “Textile Machinery: Can India Become a Machine Manufacturing Hub?” The session brought together industry leaders and government representatives to discuss India’s capabilities, challenges and the roadmap for developing a self-reliant textile machinery sector.

Corporates

RSWM Ltd: Leading With Legacy And Sustainability

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

RSWM Ltd, one of the oldest players in the Indian textile industry, has been a key player since its inception in the 1960s. With a rich legacy spanning over six decades, the company has consistently been at the forefront of the industry. The leadership, under Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Gupta, is committed to upholding the […]