Corporates

Centre Backs Indigenous Geo-Grid Coating Technology With Rs 14.92 Crore Project

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has approved a Rs 14.92 crore project under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) to develop indigenous geo-grid coating technology, marking a major step towards reducing the country’s dependence on imported technical textile machinery. The project has

Sustainability

Weave The Future 4.0 To Spotlight Circular Fashion And Textile Waste Solutions

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

With India generating 70.73 lakh tonnes of textile waste annually, the Ministry of Textiles is set to host Weave The Future 4.0 – Upcycling Edition from July 12–17, 2026, at Dilli Haat, New Delhi, to promote circular fashion, sustainable consumption and innovative textile waste solutions. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

India’s Technical Textile Exports Triple In 10 Years

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

India’s technical textile exports have more than tripled over the past decade, rising from Rs 8,827 crore in FY2013-14 to Rs 28,392 crore in FY2024-25, reflecting the sector’s growing global competitiveness, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said at the National Conference on Technical Textiles – Sportech Bharat Vision 2047 in New Delhi.

Event

Countdown Begins For Bharat Tex 2026, India’s Largest Global Textile Expo

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

The countdown has begun for Bharat Tex 2026, India’s largest global textile exhibition, which will take place from July 14–17, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, a consortium of Textile Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies, with support from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the event […]

Industry

Govt Expands Textile Push Beyond Traditional Manufacturing Hubs

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles is stepping up efforts to expand India’s textile manufacturing base beyond established clusters such as Tirupur, Surat, Panipat and Ludhiana, as part of a broader strategy to promote balanced industrial growth and attract fresh investments across new regions. The government is engaging with states including Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Jharkhand

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 […]

Dyes & Chemicals

Textile Ministry Seeks Pause On Anti-Dumping Probes Amid Chemical Supply Crunch

Textile Insights June 2, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles and several industry bodies have urged the government to temporarily pause anti-dumping investigations on key chemical intermediaries as supply disruptions and rising prices, triggered by the West Asia conflict, strain downstream sectors. The Ministry has reportedly raised concerns over raw material availability for products such as elastomeric

Industry

India Invests Rs 1,000 Cr To Strengthen Silk Production

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

India’s Ministry of Textiles has announced an investment of Rs 1,000 crore to strengthen domestic silk production and reduce dependence on imported raw silk, with a target of achieving 44,500 tonnes of raw silk output by FY27. The initiative is aimed at modernising the country’s sericulture value chain while enhancing export competitiveness and supporting nearly […]

Sustainability

India Defends Textile Recycling Ecosystem Against Global Criticism

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

India’s Ministry of Textiles has defended the country’s textile recycling industry against what it described as misleading portrayals by sections of the international media, asserting that India has built one of the world’s largest textile recovery and recycling ecosystems supported by long-standing reuse and repurposing practices. The ministry said recent foreign media