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.

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

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