Industry

CITI Hails India-EU FTA As Major Boost For Textile & Apparel Sector

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, calling it a historic development that could significantly accelerate the country’s textile and apparel exports in the coming

Industry

Union Budget Must Futureproof India’s Textile & Apparel Sector: CITI

Textile Insights January 24, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has urged the government to use the upcoming Union Budget to futureproof India’s textile and apparel sector through reforms aimed at enhancing resilience, innovation, and global competitiveness. “We are optimistic that the forthcoming Union Budget will significantly move the needle on policy and regulatory reforms,

Industry

Ministry Of Textiles Ends 2025 On Strong Note With Export Growth, Reforms And Infra Push

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles closed 2025 on a strong note, reporting significant progress across infrastructure creation, exports, farmer support, skilling and regulatory reforms, reinforcing India’s position as a global textile powerhouse. Textile and apparel exports rose to US$ 37.8 billion in 2024–25, registering 5% growth and generating a robust trade surplus of US$ 28.2

Special Report

Fast-Evolving Global Trade Order Necessitates Proactive Strategies To Mitigate Challenges

Textile Insights June 10, 2025

While India is on a negotiation spree to carry out bilateral trade agreements with countries of its interest with a view to face the headwinds and tailwinds in an effective manner, experts firmly believe that in the fast-evolving global trade order, the objective behind the whole purpose cannot be achieved unless the country does not […]

Economy

India Among Top Global Textile Exporters, Employs Over 45 Million: Economic Survey

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

The Economic Survey highlights India’s position as the sixth-largest exporter of textiles and apparel globally, with exports worth USD 34 billion in 2023. The sector remains a key contributor to GDP, industrial production, and employment, directly engaging over 45 million people, including a significant rural and female workforce. Nearly 80% of India’s textile

Tete-A-Tete

Heimtextil 2025 Ignites Optimism In Textile Industry – Sintex COO Balkrishan Sharma

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

The Heimtextil 2025 exhibition has reinforced positive momentum for the global textile industry, according to Balkrishan Sharma, Chief Operating Officer of Sintex Industries Ltd (a member of the Reliance Group). Reflecting on the event, Sharma emphasized the increasing focus on sustainability, artificial intelligence, and innovative fibres like pineapple, hemp, and banana.