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,

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

Industry

EU And India Launch 7 Projects To Boost Indian Textiles

Textile Insights February 19, 2025

The European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Textiles of India, have launched seven new projects to boost India’s textile and handicraft sector. Announced on the sidelines of Bharat Tex, these projects are backed by a EUR 9.5 million (Rs 85.5 crore) grant from the EU and aim to drive inclusive growth, resource efficiency, and […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

VisionNxt: Modernizing Fashion Forecasting In India With AI And EI

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, hosted a landmark event on January 8, 2025, at Nishta Bhavan, Churchgate, Mumbai, to spotlight VisionNxt, India’s first AI and EI-driven fashion forecasting platform. Developed under the aegis of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, VisionNxt’s innovative approach integrates artificial intelligence (AI)

Event

Ministry Of Textiles Engages Foreign Missions To Promote Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights October 24, 2024

The Ministry of Textiles hosted an interactive session with over 30 foreign missions at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan to promote Bharat Tex 2025, scheduled for February 14-17, 2025. Representatives from countries such as Australia, Brazil, Italy, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam participated in the event. Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Shri Pabitra

Industry

MoT Implements Major Handloom Sector Programs

Textile Insights August 22, 2024

The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) rolled out key initiatives to boost the handloom sector in India. The National Handloom Development Programme and Raw Material Supply Scheme provided extensive support, including financial aid for looms, infrastructure, and marketing. The Weavers’ MUDRA Loan Scheme offered margin assistance, interest subvention, and credit guarantees. Welfare