Industry

NICDC–MoT Push PPP Model For PM MITRA Parks

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), in association with the Ministry of Textiles (MoT), held a stakeholder consultation with prospective master developers to explore collaboration opportunities under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model for the development of

Industry

Ministry Of Textiles Ends 2025 On Strong Note With Export Growth, Reforms And Infra Push

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles closed 2025 on a strong note, reporting significant progress across infrastructure creation, exports, farmer support, skilling and regulatory reforms, reinforcing India’s position as a global textile powerhouse. Textile and apparel exports rose to US$ 37.8 billion in 2024–25, registering 5% growth and generating a robust trade surplus of US$ 28.2

Industry

Textile Ministry Holds First Coordination Committee Meeting Of Textile Research Associations

Textile Insights December 22, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles convened the first Coordination Committee Meeting of Textile Research Associations (TRAs) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, Secretary (Textiles) Neelam Shami Rao and senior officials of the ministry. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among Textile Research Associations to

Industry

NICDC, Ministry Of Textiles Engage Developers For PPP PM MITRA Parks

Textile Insights December 18, 2025

The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), in association with the Ministry of Textiles, has conducted a stakeholder consultation with prospective master developers to explore partnerships under the PPP/DBFOT model for the development of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks. The meet was part of ongoing market-sounding

Industry

Ministry Of Textiles Launches Nationwide Chaupal Programme

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has launched the nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Programme in New Delhi as part of National Handicrafts Week celebrations. The initiative was organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) in the presence of Secretary (Textiles) Neelam Shami Rao. The Chaupal Programme aims to promote awareness of handicraft traditions,

Industry

Union Textiles Minister Visits NITRA, Reviews Breakthrough Milkweed Fibre Research

Textile Insights December 1, 2025

Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, visited NITRA, Ghaziabad to inspect the ongoing Milkweed (Aak) cultivation fields. NITRA’s research on Milkweed fibre known for being heat-resistant, lightweight and eco-friendly is emerging as a promising breakthrough for the textile industry. Led by NITRA’s Director General, Dr. M.S. Parmar, the project brings together

Industry

Government Clears Rs 305-Crore ‘Tex-RAMPS’ Scheme To Boost Research, Innovation In Textile Sector

Textile Insights November 28, 2025

The Government of India has approved the Rs 305-crore Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme, a major initiative aimed at strengthening research, innovation and global competitiveness in the textile industry. Announced on 27 November 2025, the scheme will be implemented as a fully funded Central Sector programme by the

Trade & Market

India, Saudi Arabia Close To Finalising Pact To Double Textile Trade

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

India and Saudi Arabia are nearing the finalisation of a major agreement aimed at doubling bilateral textile trade, with Riyadh expressing strong interest in increasing imports of high-quality Indian fabrics. According to senior officials in the Ministry of Textiles, the proposed pact is in its “last leg” of negotiations and includes discussions on duty

Policies

Textiles Ministry Approves 17 New Applicants Under PLI Scheme

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has approved 17 new applicants under Round 3 of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, giving a renewed push to India’s Man-Made Fibre (MMF) and Technical Textiles ecosystem. The approvals, announced on November 18th, mark a major step toward strengthening domestic manufacturing, attracting fresh investments, and enhancing

Product Launch & Innovation

India Develops Indigenous Heat Resistance Testing Systems For Protective Textiles

Textile Insights November 11, 2025

The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), under the Ministry of Textiles, has supported the development of three indigenous instruments to test convective, radiant and contact heat resistance in protective textiles. The systems, developed by the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), mark a major step toward self-reliant testing capabilities in India’s