A new study by Cornell University’s Global Labour Institute (GLI) and Schroders, reveals extreme heat and flooding are threatening key apparel production hubs. “Four countries vital for fashion production like Bangladesh, Cambodia, Pakistan and Vietnam risk missing out on $65 billion in export
The Uttar Pradesh government is formulating a strategy to amplify silk production to over 700 tonnes, with the goal of invigorating textile manufacturing and boosting premium apparel exports from the state. The proposed plan includes the establishment of silk clusters and research institutions to encourage silk production, thereby enhancing rural incomes, particularly
In the first six months of 2023, Chinese textile exports like home textiles, yarns and fabrics totaled $67.69 billion, down 11 percent over the similar period in 2022. Chinese garment exports dipped slower at 6 percent to US $74.98 billion in the first half of 2023 as against $79.68 billion in the comparable months of […]
At a brainstorming session held with officials of the Ministry of Textiles, Minister for Textiles Piyush Goyal discussed the roadmap to achieve the target of $250 billion in textiles production and $100 billion exports by 2030. According to a PIB press release, at the Chintan Shivir, Piyush Goyal emphasised on holistic approach towards making the […]