The recently concluded India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is being viewed as a significant boost for Tiruppur’s apparel and textile export industry, with exporters expecting a sharp rise in shipments to the European market once the pact comes into force. The landmark agreement is
The Tamil Nadu government’s new textile policy aims to enhance Tiruppur’s position in the apparel value chain, according to Dharmendra Pratap Yadav, Principal Secretary of the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department. While the service sector contributes 65% to the State’s GDP, the government is focused on boosting the manufacturing sector,
Apparel exports from the knitwear hub of Tiruppur in February and March reported growth after facing a slump in demand for more than a year. Data available with the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) show knitwear exports from Tiruppur grew 6.4 percent in February and 5.6 percent in March compared with same months last year. Total […]














