Industry

Textile Ministry Pushes TRAs To Make Research Industry-Driven, Outcome-Focused

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has called for a stronger industry focus in textile research, with greater emphasis on converting research into technologies, patents, prototypes and commercially viable solutions for the sector. The ministry made the call at the second Coordination Committee Meeting of

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Textiles Secretary Holds Talks With European, French Industry Representatives In Paris

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, held discussions with leading representatives of the European and French textile, apparel and fashion industries in Paris, focusing on strengthening partnerships and expanding cooperation across the textile value chain. The discussions, held at Le Bourget, focused on strengthening India-France and India-European Union

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IMSC Reviews Pending ATUFS Cases To Support Textile Industry

Textile Insights August 31, 2026

The 13th meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) was held on August 25, 2026, to discuss and finalise pending cases under the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS). The meeting was chaired by Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, and focused on expediting the resolution of pending ATUFS cases to facilitate timely support to […]

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Textiles Committee Marks 62 Years Of Service, Sets Sights On A Sustainable Future

Textile Insights August 24, 2026

The Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, celebrated its 62nd Foundation Day on August 22 in Mumbai, marking more than six decades of contribution to India’s textile sector and outlining a renewed focus on quality, sustainability, circularity, innovation and global competitiveness. The celebration brought together Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of

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Giriraj Singh Inaugurates IIT Delhi Handloom Tech Centre

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology (CoE-HT) at IIT Delhi. The centre aims to integrate advanced technologies, research and innovation with India’s traditional weaving heritage to create a more competitive and future-ready handloom ecosystem. The inauguration was accompanied by the launch of five flagship

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Maharashtra’s 24 Textile PLI Firms Invest Rs 167.5 Crore, Generate 904 Jobs

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Twenty-four companies from Maharashtra approved under the Government of India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles have invested Rs 167.51 crore, generated a turnover of Rs 177.75 crore and created 904 jobs as of March 31, 2026, the Centre informed parliament. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Textiles […]

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Giriraj Singh Opens Bharat Tex 2026 With Record Global Participation

Textile Insights July 14, 2026

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated Bharat Tex 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, officially opening India’s flagship global textile event with record international participation. Organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) with the support of the Ministry of Textiles, the four-day event has brought together more than 6,000 buyers from over

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Giriraj Singh Reviews Key Textile Initiatives To Boost Technology And MSME Growth

Textile Insights July 13, 2026

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the progress of key initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s textile sector through technology upgradation, institutional reforms and enhanced industry support. The Minister reviewed the transformation of the erstwhile Powerloom Service Centres into Integrated Textile and Apparel

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Ministry Of Textiles Launches Handloom Hackathon 2026

Textile Insights July 13, 2026

The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, has launched Handloom Hackathon 2026 – “Weaving Innovation”, a national innovation challenge aimed at driving technology-led solutions for India’s handloom sector as part of the National Handloom Day 2026 celebrations. The hackathon seeks to bring together students, weavers,

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Bharat Tex 2026 Set To Open With Record Participation, Strong Global Interest

Textile Insights July 13, 2026

Bharat Tex 2026, India’s flagship global textile and apparel event, will open on July 14 with its biggest edition yet, bringing together the entire textile value chain from fibre and yarn to fashion, technical textiles, sustainability, innovation, investment and global trade. Addressing the media on the eve of the event, Narendra Goenka, Chairman, Bharat Tex […]