A delegation from the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) met Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi on January 9, 2026, requesting the permanent removal of import duty on all varieties of cotton. The delegation flagged concerns over
The domestic textiles and apparel sector is facing severe disruptions following the imposition of 50 per cent tariff by the U.S. on Indian exports. A nationwide survey conducted recently by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has revealed that around 33 per cent of businesses have reported more than 50 per cent decline in […]
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the exemption of import duty on cotton until December 31, 2025, calling it a crucial support measure for the country’s textile and apparel sector, which is reeling under the impact of a steep 50% tariff imposed by the US from August […]














