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US textile importers ask Indian businesses to soak additional costs, say executives
New Delhi, April 13: Textile importers based in the US are reaching out to Indian exporters, asking them to bear the costs that may emanate from the US tariffs going forward, two industry executives told ANI.
Government targets high-tech, high-growth products to achieve textile 2030 vision: Textile MoS
New Delhi, April 2: The government is focusing on high tech and high growth product segment to achieve Textile 2030 vision, Pabitra Margherita the Minister of State (MoS) for Textile said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.
Centre has started implementing PLI scheme for textiles on pan India basis: MoS
New Delhi, April 1: The government has started implementing Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles on Pan India basis, Pabitra Margherita the Minister of State (MoS) for Textile said in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
TN powerloom weavers demand higher wage hike for Pongal sarees, dhotis
Chennai, March 29: Powerloom weavers in Tamil Nadu have expressed dissatisfaction with the recent wage hike announced by the state government for the production of sarees and dhotis distributed during the Pongal festival.
IIM Jammu in collaboration with Niti Aayog organizes NITI States workshop
Jammu, March 26: The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Jammu, in collaboration with NITI Aayog and the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, organized the NITI States Workshop on March 26 at its Jagti Campus.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath says Rs 700 Cr MoUs signed for PM MITRA Park under PM Modi's 5F Vision
Lucknow, March 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) worth Rs 700 crore were signed on Saturday to establish the PM MITRA Park at the Lucknow-Hardoi border.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath highlights state govt's commitment to investor-friendly policies
Lucknow, March 22: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday participated in the Investors Meet organised for the upcoming Mega Textile and Apparel Park.
Industry leaders hail 'PM Mitra Park' scheme, foresee Uttar Pradesh as a global textile hub
Lucknow, March 22: An Investors' Meet was organised in Lucknow under the 'PM Mitra Park' scheme, for the establishment of a mega Textile and Apparel park over 1,000 acres at the Lucknow-Hardoi border. During this event, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs).
PLI scheme for textiles being implemented nationwide: Ministry of Textiles
New Delhi, March 21: The government is implementing the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles on a Pan India basis, including Odisha, said the Ministry of Textiles.
Over 1,074 crores extended to States under Silk Samagra-2: Centre
New Delhi, March 21: The Centre through the implementation of the Silk Samagra-2 scheme has extended support for the development of the sericulture industry in the country and to increase the productivity and livelihoods of silk farmers and weavers, Pabitra Margherita, the Minister of State for Textiles, said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha on Friday.
India ranks among top textile exporters with 4 pc global share: Minister
New Delhi, March 21: India is ranked among the top textile exporting countries in the world with a share of approximately 4 per cent of global textiles and apparel exports, according to information tabled in Parliament on Friday
Tiruppur powerloom weavers to begin indefinite strike from March 19 demanding wage hike
Chennai, March 13: The Tiruppur District Job-Working Powerloom Weavers Association, which represents 1.5 lakh members, has announced an indefinite strike starting from March 19, demanding a wage hike.
Shanghai Consulate General Pratik Mathur visits India Pavilion of Yarn Expo Spring, interacts with exhibitors
Shanghai, March 12: Pratik Mathur, Consul General of India in Shanghai, on Wednesday visited the India Pavilion of the Yarn Expo Spring 2025 and interacted with exhibitors to discuss ways to further boost Indian textile exports to the region.
PM Mitra Park in Dhar will enhance textile hub: MP CM
Bhopal, March 1: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday said that 'PM Mitra Park' being built in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh will be one of the largest textile units in the country, which is expected to create more than one lakh direct and more than two lakh indirect employment opportunities.
India aims to triple its textile exports to Rs 9 lakh crore by 2030
New Delhi, Feb 19: India's textile exports have reached Rs 3 lakh crore and the goal is to triple this to Rs 9 lakh crore by 2030 by strengthening domestic manufacturing and expanding global reach, the government has said.
Adoption of circular economy can create 1 lakh jobs in India, says report
New Delhi, Feb 17: Adoption of a circular economy -- which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling existing materials -- can ensure zero waste of fashion and help create 1 lakh jobs in India, according to a report on Monday.
Bharat Tex becoming a strong platform for engagement, collaboration and partnership for industry leaders from across the world: PM
New Delhi, February 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the Bharat Tex 2025 on Sunday, highlighted how the exhibition is becoming a strong platform for engagement, collaboration and partnership for the policymakers, CEOs and industry leaders from across the world, lauding the efforts of all the stakeholders involved in the organization of the event.
Bharat Tex 2025: PM emphasises authenticity of handlooms in age of technology
New Delhi, February 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, participating in the Bharat Tex 2025, said that it is important to maintain the authenticity of handloom craftsmanship in the age of technology. "Any sector excels when it has a skilled workforce and skill plays a crucial role in the textile industry," exclaimed PM Modi.
India can turn 'fast fashion' waste into opportunity: PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025
New Delhi, February 16: India's textile industry can turn 'fast fashion waste' into an opportunity, leveraging the country's diverse traditional skills in textile recycling and upcycling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday evening, speaking at Bharat Tex 2025.
PM Modi visits exhibition at Bharat Tex 2025, interacts with participants
New Delhi, February 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an exhibition at the Bharat Tex 2025 on Sunday.
EU, Ministry of Textiles launch 7 projects to strengthen India's textile and handicraft industry
New Delhi, February 16: The European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Textiles jointly launched seven new projects to boost India's textile and handicraft sector, on the sidelines of ongoing Bharat Tex on Saturday. These seven projects, spanning the entire value chain, will be implemented in nine states of India: Assam, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Jharkhand and Bihar.
PM Modi to participate in Bharat Tex 2025 tomorrow
New Delhi, February 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in Bharat Tex 2025 on Sunday. This mega-global event has brought together the entire textile value chain, from raw materials to finished products, including accessories, under one roof.
Budget provisions will boost technical textile market which stands at USD 29 bn: Rubix Report
New Delhi, February 11: The technical textiles market in India, worth USD 29 billion in 2023-24, is set for significant expansion, fuelled by Budget 2025's increase in Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on knitted fabrics and tax breaks for textile machinery, according to Rubix Data Sciences, an analytics services provider.
Madhya Pradesh emerging as leading textile hub: CM Mohan Yadav ahead of Global Investors Summit 2025
Bhopal, February 10: Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Monday that the state has emerged with immense potential in the textile and apparel industry and that the event will further propel industrial growth by showcasing investment opportunities to global investors.
Five-year Cotton Mission to increase cotton productivity included in Union Budget
New Delhi, February 4: The Union Budget has unveiled a five-year Cotton Mission aimed to increase cotton productivity, particularly among extra-long staple varieties, leveraging Science and Technology support for farmers, ensuring that the cotton-growing community benefits from modern techniques to boost yield.
Haryana CM holds pre-Budget consultations with textile representatives
Chandigarh, Jan 30: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held a pre-Budget consultation meeting with representatives of the textile industry in Panipat for the 2025-26 Budget.
Odisha could become next global hub for synthetic fibre-based textile industry: Oerlikon director Debabrata Ghosh
New Delhi, Jan 28: Preparations for the 'Utkarsa Odisha: Make in Odisha Conclave 2025' scheduled to take place on January 28 and 29 in Bhubaneswar are in their final stages.
Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti calls Padma Bhushan honour 'happiest moment' of his life, dedicates It to weavers
New Delhi, January 26: Industrialist and philanthropist Nalli Kuppuswami Chetti described receiving the Padma Bhushan from President Droupadi Murmu as the "happiest moment of his life," dedicating the prestigious honor to the weavers and their families who have been instrumental in his success.
Desist from selling machine-made items: J&K Handicrafts Dept to showroom owners
Srinagar, Jan 20: J&K Handicrafts and Handloom Department on Monday warned showroom owners dealing with hand-made craft products to desist from selling machine-made items in the garb of genuine handmade products, failing which strict action under the ambit of Tourist Trade and Quality Control Acts shall be initiated.
Giriraj Singh invites investors to seize opportunities in Indian textile industry
New Delhi, January 15: Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh on Thursday encouraged investors to seize the growing opportunities in Indian textile sector, warning that staying out of India's market could lead to a fear of missing out, the ministry stated in a statement.
Textile Ministry aims for USD 300 billion market and 6 crore jobs by 2030: Textile Minister
New Delhi, January 5: Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh stated that the textile ministry is committed to helping the industry to reach the market size of USD 300 billion in year 2030 and provide employment to 6 crore persons in textile value chain, the Ministry stated in a release on Sunday.Textiles Minister Singh inaugurated the new permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology at Fulia, Nadia, West Bengal.
Raw materials at competitive Prices, removal of cotton import duty, and price stabilization fund among Budget demands of textile industry body
New Delhi, January 2: The availability of raw materials at internationally competitive prices, the removal of import duty from the cotton fibre of all varieties, and the cotton price stabilisation fund scheme are among the major demands of the Indian textile & apparel industry ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26.