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

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

Trade & Market

India, Saudi Arabia To Deepen Trade In RMG And Technical Textiles

Textile Insights October 16, 2025

A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by H.E. Khalil ibn Salamah, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, met Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, at Udyog Bhawan on October 14, to strengthen cooperation in the textile sector under the India–Saudi Strategic Partnership Council framework. The discussions

Cotton

India Charts Roadmap For Sustainable Cotton Future On World Cotton Day 2025

Textile Insights October 8, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), marked World Cotton Day 2025 in New Delhi with a high-level conference themed “Cotton 2040: Technology, Climate & Competitiveness.” The event brought together senior government officials, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across the cotton value chain to discuss

Industry

Textile PLI Scheme 2.0 Set To Boost MSMEs, Says CITI

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the announcement of the new Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, termed PLI Scheme 2.0, unveiled on September 30. The updated scheme is expected to encourage wider participation and significantly benefit smaller entities across the textile ecosystem. CITI has long advocated for a more

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 […]

Industry

India Showcases Textiles In London, Pitches CETA Advantage

Textile Insights September 25, 2025

A high-level Indian textile delegation led by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, is visiting London to showcase India’s strength across the textile value chain and deepen bilateral trade engagement with the United Kingdom. The delegation, comprising representatives of all major Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and leading exporters, aims to highlight

Corporates

Arvind, H&M Group And Deven Supercriticals Launch India’s First Supercritical CO₂ Dyeing Machine

Textile Insights September 16, 2025

Arvind Ltd, in collaboration with H&M Group and Indian innovation start-up Deven Supercriticals Pvt. Ltd., inaugurated India’s first supercritical CO₂ dyeing machine at Arvind’s Ahmedabad facility today. The cutting-edge technology, patented globally under the SUPRAUNO® brand, uses supercritical carbon dioxide to dye fabrics, eliminating the need for traditional

Event

PHDCCI Successfully Hosts Technical Textiles Meet In Ludhiana

Textile Insights July 29, 2025

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), successfully organized a one-day Conference on Technical Textiles at the CICU Complex, Focal Point, Ludhiana. The event aimed to foster dialogue, collaboration, and strategic growth in India’s

Sustainability

Textiles Secretary Leads ESG Meet, Calls For Cluster-Led Sustainability

Textile Insights June 5, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles convened the fourth meeting of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Task Force on June 3rd in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao and brought together key stakeholders from across the textile value chain. Senior officials present included Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry