Trade & Market

FTAs Open Access To US$60 Trillion Markets, Says Piyush Goyal

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

India’s recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with major global economies are providing Indian businesses access to markets worth nearly US$ 60 trillion, strengthening the country’s export competitiveness and supporting its ambition to emerge as a global manufacturing and export hub,

Trade & Market

India-US Trade Deal Hinges On Competitive Tariff Access, Says Goyal

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

The first phase of the proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) will come into effect only after the United States restores India’s tariff competitiveness vis-à-vis rival exporting nations, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. Addressing concerns over the progress of the long-awaited trade pact, Goyal stated that the understanding reached

Policies

India-EU FTA On Track For December Signing

Textile Insights June 21, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry could be among the biggest beneficiaries of the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be signed by December 2026 and come into effect by February-March 2027. Announcing the timeline during an interaction with chartered accountants in Mumbai, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

Policies

States Invited To Apply Under Rs 33,660 Cr BHAVYA Scheme

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

The Centre has invited states to submit applications under the newly launched BHAVYA (Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna) scheme, a major industrial infrastructure initiative with an outlay of Rs 33,660 crore aimed at developing 100 world-class industrial parks across the country. Announcing the rollout, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said several states have

Trade & Market

India, UK Step Up Engagement Ahead Of Trade Pact Rollout

Textile Insights May 6, 2026

Piyush Goyal and Peter Kyle held a virtual meeting to accelerate trade and investment cooperation as both countries move toward implementing the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Signed in July 2025, the agreement is expected to come into force once both sides complete their domestic ratification processes. The pact is set to significantly expand […]

Industry

Giriraj Singh Is The New Minister Of Textiles

June 10, 2024

Giriraj Singh, BJP MP from Begusarai Loksabha constituency in Bihar, has been appointed as the new Minister of Textiles. Previously, he served as the Minister of Cooperative, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries Resources Development in the Government of Bihar. The Ministry of Textiles, previously was held by Piyush Goyal. He has now been appointed as the […]

Event

Messe Frankfurt India Celebrates Success Of Bharat Tex 2024

March 24, 2024

Messe Frankfurt India celebrated the remarkable success of Bharat Tex 2024, with the post-show celebration held on 18 March, 2024 in Mumbai, graced by the presence of Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles, Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. The journey of Bharat Tex has been truly monumental, […]

Home Textiles

Trident Group’s Fusion Of Tradition And Sustainability Takes Centre Stage At Bharat Tex 2024

March 9, 2024

Trident Group, a prominent player in the textile industry, is participating as Silver Sponsor at Bharat Tex 2024. This expansive textile event, held from February 26-29 at Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, organized by 11 Textile EPCs, received support from the Ministry of Textiles. The primary objective of this event is to honour and […]

Policies

Selling Machine Made Products As Handmade Will Be Penalised

Textile Insights March 7, 2024

Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal warned of firm action against those selling machine-made products under the ‘Handmade in India’ label. Piyush Goyal said this during his interaction with beneficiaries of the textile sector and urged them to be vocal for local and take local to global. Also present during the interaction were Minister of State for […]

Corporates

AEPC Celebrates 46th Foundation Day

March 3, 2024

Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) celebrated its 46th Foundation Day at its headquarters at Apparel House in Gurugram. The event began with lighting of lamp and cutting of cake. Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman AEPC, Rakesh Vaid, Vice Chairman ATDC, HKL Magu Past Chairman AEPC, Gautam Nair, Committee Member, Mithileshwar Thakur, Secretary General AEPC and staff members […]