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Centre Plans To Add 5K-10K Textile Exporters Through District Hubs

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Centre is working to add 5,000-10,000 new textile exporters over the next two to three years by strengthening district-level export ecosystems and developing production centres into export hubs. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to expand India’s textile export base beyond

Export

India’s Textile Exports Rise 16.1% To Rs 29,700 Crore In August

Textile Insights September 19, 2026

India’s textile exports increased 16.1% year-on-year in August 2026, reaching more than Rs 29,700 crore, compared with over Rs 25,600 crore in August 2025, according to the Ministry of Textiles. The ministry said the sector maintained its growth momentum during the first five months of the current financial year. Cumulative textile exports during April-August 2026 […]

Industry

Government Orders Recovery Of Rs 2,979 Crore TUFS Subsidy From 3,858 Units

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

Banks failed to upload mandatory documents despite seven opportunities; another Rs 1,388 crore subsidy to be withheld The Ministry of Textiles has moved towards recovering subsidies disbursed under the erstwhile Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), ordering recovery of Rs 2,979 crore, along with applicable interest, from 3,858 textile units whose required

Industry

Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Weave The Future 5.0

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the fifth edition of ‘Weave The Future 5.0’ at Handloom Haat, New Delhi, on the eve of Independence Day. The event was attended by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms). Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry […]

Event

Handloom Hackathon 2026 Showcases Innovation To Transform India’s Handloom Sector

Textile Insights August 14, 2026

The Handloom Hackathon 2026, a nationwide innovation initiative organized by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles, concluded successfully at the Research and Innovation Park, IIT Delhi. Conceptualized by ThinkStartup, the competition attracted over 2,500 participants, with 280 finalists from the top 100 shortlisted teams

Product Launch & Innovation

GI & Beyond 2.0 Launches Digital Platform For Handloom Growth

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has unveiled the Digital Handloom Atlas – One Platform. Endless Markets, a new digital platform aimed at enhancing the visibility and market reach of India’s handloom products, including Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged textiles, during the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit in New Delhi. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner

Event

MoT Hosts Two-Day Workshop To Strengthen Financial Governance

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles (MoT), in association with the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM), successfully organised a two-day workshop for Finance Officers on 23–24 May 2026 to enhance financial governance and strengthen institutional financial management practices. Conducted by the Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts (O/o CCA) under the

Event

Textiles Committee Organizes Jute Mark India Awareness Workshop in Mumbai

Textile Insights March 11, 2025

Textiles Committee, under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organized an Awareness Workshop under the Jute Mark India (JMI) Scheme on March 10, 2025, at Hotel Radisson Blu, Mumbai. The workshop aimed to create awareness and provide insights into the JMI Scheme. The event was convened by Kartikay Dhanda, Secretary, Textiles Committee, and Dr. […]

Industry

Industry Leaders Appointed to Textiles Committee

Textile Insights August 18, 2024

Bhadresh Dodhia and Rakesh Mehra have been appointed as members of the Textiles Committee, a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (formerly SRTEPC), expressed his commitment to driving growth, innovation and sustainability in the Indian textile industry. “I am honoured to be part of the Textiles […]

Cotton

CITI And ILO Collaborate To Promote Rights At Work Among Cotton Farmers

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

India, the second-largest producer and consumer of cotton globally, cultivates cotton across 11 major states with about 6.5 million farmers, including 40% women and numerous migrant labourers on leased land. Given the sector’s vulnerabilities, CITI and ILO are partnering to promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW) among cotton farmers, particularly