Industry

Centre Weighs Integrated Tax Framework To Boost Textile Competitiveness

Textile Insights October 28, 2026

The Centre is working on an integrated tax framework for India’s textile sector to provide greater tax certainty, ease duty-related costs on raw materials and machinery, and improve manufacturers’ competitiveness in global markets, according to a report by The Economic Times. The proposal

Export

China’s Textile, Apparel Exports Jump 21.5% in September

Textile Insights October 22, 2026

China’s textile and apparel exports surged 21.5% year on year to US$ 29.66 billion in September 2026, marking a record for the month as recovering overseas demand and a low comparison base supported growth. According to figures released by China’s General Administration of Customs, textile exports rose 19.0% to US$ 14.24 billion, while apparel shipments […]

Export

Türkiye’s Textile Exports Reach US$ 7.16 Billion In January–September 2026

Textile Insights October 19, 2026

Türkiye’s textile sector exported goods worth US$ 7.16 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with Europe remaining its largest market and shipments to Africa and the United States recording growth. According to the Southeastern Anatolia Exporters’ Associations, textile producers shipped 1.84 million tonnes of products to 201 countries and free zones during

Export

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 established clusters and bring more businesses into international markets.

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 […]

Export

India’s Textile And Apparel Exports Cross US$ 33.5 Billion In FY26

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

India’s exports of textiles, apparel and handicraft products crossed US$33.5 billion in 2025-26, up from around US$ 30.7 billion in 2023-24, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%, according to data cited in Parliament. Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said India’s textile and apparel products reached more than 100 countries during […]

Corporates

AB Cotspin Secures Rs 18 Crore Cotton Yarn Order

Textile Insights September 26, 2025

A B Cotspin India Ltd., a leading textile manufacturer with over 25 years of expertise, has announced an order worth around Rs 18 crore for 712 MT of cotton yarn, to be executed within two months. The deal further strengthens the company’s position as a trusted supplier of cotton yarn, knitted fabrics, and eco-friendly products. […]

Industry

India Gains Edge As US Tariffs Hit Textile Rivals

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

India’s textile and apparel industry is closely monitoring recent US tariff developments, anticipating potential opportunities as trade dynamics shift globally. Between January and May 2025, the US imported $5.11 billion worth of textiles and apparel from India 13% increase over the same period last year, signaling strong export momentum. “We are actively tracking the

Export

Indian Textile Industry At Crossroads: Paving The Way Toward USD 350 Bn Milestone

Textile Insights April 9, 2025

India must make strategic policy interventions, foster innovation, secure financial backing, and enhance marketing strategies to propel the sector toward the ambitious target of US$ 350 billion by 2030, writes Sandeep Dangi. The Indian textile industry, one of the oldest and most significant contributors to the country’s economy, stands at a critical juncture. With recent

Cotton

CCI Promotes India-U.S. Textile Partnership With Focus On U.S. Cotton

June 20, 2024

A media roundtable led by Cotton Council International (CCI) highlighted strategic India-U.S. textile trade partnerships, emphasizing U.S. cotton as the favored choice for Indian spinners. On June 19, in New Delhi, the “COTTON USA™: Weaving Threads of Unity between the U.S. Cotton and Indian Textile Industry” event delved deeper into this collaboration. India’s