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Indian Market Is Going To Invest A Lot On The Production Of Active Wear

January 10, 2024

Indian market is looking for salt-free dyeing technology for knit fabric dyeing, says S. Rajendran, Sr. VP, Businees Head – Textile Engineering Group (Processing & Accessories) & Zonal Head – South India, A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.  How would you describe your overall

Cotton

Enhanced Focus On Sustainability Will Be Key To Robust Cotton Value Chain

January 10, 2024

Setting up a sustainable cotton textile production base will call for sourcing of sustainably-grown cotton fibre and deep engagement and a collaborative approach, along with exchange of ideas and leveraging of innovations will go a long way in making the cotton value chain robust and sustainable, say industry experts and observers. While the domestic cotton […]

Industry

Indian Textile Bodies Seek Financial Support for Industry From Govt

Textile Insights January 6, 2024

Various textile mill associations of India have highlighted the acute financial stress faced by the spinning segment of the textile industry to the Finance Minister. The joint appeal to Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman comes after a significant downturn in the cotton-based spinning sector, exacerbated by Ukraine-Russia conflict and the recent Israel-Hamas war. “The

Industry

Maharashtra To Set Up State Textile Development Corporation

Textile Insights January 3, 2024

The Maharashtra government has decided to set up a new department on the lines of Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) to provide a boost to the state’s textile industry. “The department named Maharashtra State Textile Development Corporation (MSTDC) will be set up after the merger of three existing textile corporations of the state,” a government […]

Industry

India To Maintain Economic Growth Velocity In 2024

Textile Insights December 30, 2023

India is likely to remain the fastest-growing major economy in the world in 2024, on the back of strong consumer demand leading to a pickup in investment across various sectors. According to the Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), the sectors which will attract investments are construction, hospitality and infrastructure including railways

Industry

Indian Textile & Garment Sector Worst Affected Worldwide

Textile Insights December 29, 2023

The Indian textiles and apparel industry is the worst affected among various textile and garment producing countries due to various challenges. “Challenges include on the raw material front, both cotton and manmade fibres, and a steep increase in power cost,” President of International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), KV Srinivasan said. “Urgent measures on policy

Industry

Faridabad Textile Owners Get Nod For Land In UP’s Jewar

Textile Insights December 28, 2023

Uttar Pradesh has approved a proposal from textile industrialists based in Haryana’s Faridabad, to expand their textile business to Jewar, in Greater Noida. During the meeting with the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, the textile industrialists sought land to set up factories near the upcoming Jewar International Airport. According to Jewar MLA Dhirendra Singh, the […]

Industry

Textile City Being Set Up In Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur District

Textile Insights December 25, 2023

A Textile City will be set up on around 64 acres in Tamil Nadu’s Thirumazhisai in Tiruvallur district, which will be a one-stop destination for domestic and international buyers to purchase finished textile products. The Textile City project will be implemented by the Handlooms, Handicrafts and Textiles department of Tamil Nadu, whose Chief Minister MK […]

Industry

CII Again Recognises NITRA Among Top Five Innovative Institutes

Textile Insights December 21, 2023

Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), the biggest Indian trade body has recognised Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), as one of the top five innovative institutes in India for 2023. Last year too, NITRA was recognised by CII as one of the topmost innovative institutes. Innovation is imbibed in the NITRA culture and the institute […]

Industry

UP Govt Selling Off Land Of Closed State-Owned Textile Mills

Textile Insights December 18, 2023

The Uttar Pradesh government is acquiring land of several state-owned closed textile mills in various districts, which will be sold off to investors. Cumulatively, the land of these textile mills are estimated to be over 1,000 acres, owned by UP Cooperative Spinning Mills Federation, UP State Textile Corporation, UP State Spinning Company, etc. “These closed […]