Policies

Textile PLI Scheme Attracts Rs 8,118 Crore Investment, Creates 33,427 Jobs

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

Companies approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles have invested Rs 8,117.64 crore and generated 33,427 new jobs as of March 31, 2026, the Centre informed Parliament. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles, said a

Export

Tiruppur Posts Record Rs 46,000-Crore Exports, Sets Rs 1 Lakh-Crore Goal By 2030

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Tiruppur, India’s leading knitwear manufacturing hub, has achieved its highest-ever export turnover of Rs 46,000 crore in FY2025-26, registering a 3% increase over the previous year’s Rs 44,747 crore, despite global trade headwinds, including US tariff uncertainties and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Announcing the milestone, the Tiruppur Exporters

Industry

Government Initiatives Fuel Growth Of India’s Textile Sector

Textile Insights June 15, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry has expanded rapidly over the past decade, driven by policy initiatives aimed at strengthening manufacturing, exports and technological advancement. According to the Ministry of Textiles, the sector is currently valued at around US$ 190 billion and is projected to reach US$ 350 billion by 2030. The domestic textile market has […]

Export

India Targets US$ 100 Billion Textile Exports By 2030, Pushes For Global Leadership

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

India has set an ambitious target of achieving US$ 100 billion in textile exports and USD 250 billion in textile production by 2030, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling for stronger integration across the textile value chain to position the country as a global textile powerhouse. Addressing the TEXPROCIL Export Awards 2023–24 in Mumbai, […]

Industry

NICDC, Ministry Of Textiles Engage Developers For PPP PM MITRA Parks

Textile Insights December 18, 2025

The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), in association with the Ministry of Textiles, has conducted a stakeholder consultation with prospective master developers to explore partnerships under the PPP/DBFOT model for the development of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks. The meet was part of ongoing market-sounding

Industry

Maharashtra To Set Up Six Technical Textile Parks: FICCI–Wazir Report

Textile Insights September 24, 2025

Maharashtra will establish six technical textile parks, one in each revenue division, as part of its push to become a hub for advanced textiles, state textiles minister Sanjay Savkare said on Friday. The announcement came at the launch of the FICCI–Wazir Advisors Annual Textile Industry Report during the TAG 2025 Annual Textile Conference. Savkare said […]

Special Report

PM Narendra Modi Highlights India’s Vision Of Viksit Bharat For Global Textile Leadership At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s growing stature in the global textile industry while addressing Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He highlighted the event’s significance as a platform for showcasing India’s rich textile heritage, technological advancements and commitment to sustainability, reinforcing the vision of Viksit Bharat. Bharat

Event

Bharat Tex 2025 – Day 1 & 2: A Resounding Success!

Textile Insights February 16, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025 commenced with grandeur at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, Minister of State Pabitra Margherita, Secretary Neelam Shami Rao, and other dignitaries gracing the inauguration. The highly anticipated event, focused on innovation, sustainability and global collaboration, has attracted participation from over 120 countries, 33

Economy

Union Budget 2025-26: A Transformational Push For Textiles, MSMEs, Agriculture And Exports

Textile Insights February 1, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, introducing a series of bold reforms and sector-specific initiatives aimed at bolstering India’s textile industry, MSMEs, exports and agriculture, while implementing tax relief measures to increase disposable income and stimulate economic growth. With a strong focus on self-reliance, domestic

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