Vision 2030: Can India become a $100 billion textile and apparel expor…
India's ambitious plan to reach $100 billion in textile and apparel exports by 2030 faces challenges but holds promise. This includes $40 billion from apparel exports. As per WTO 2023 statistics, India is the second-largest textile exporter globally (7.4 per cent market share) but the fifth-lar... Read more
Duty-free deals on thin ice, Shein and Temu face scrutiny
Shein and Temu, the online retail giants, have taken the world by storm. Their business model revolves around ultra-trendy clothing and accessories at rock-bottom prices. But their success story is facing head winds with potential tax hikes. Both companies have come under fire in the EU and US for allegedly... Read more
China reclaims top spot as India's trading partner its impact on texti…
China has regained its position as India's largest trading partner in fiscal year 2023-24, edging out the US by a narrow margin, as per Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) statistics. This shift has significant implications for the textiles, apparel, and fashion sectors in all three countries. China pr... Read more
Indian Textiles: Weaving a path to $100 bn exports by 2030
The Indian textile industry, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, has set its sights on an ambitious goal: achieving $100 billion in exports by 2030. This target marks a significant leap from the current figures. According to the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS), India... Read more
India's cotton fabrics & made-ups export presents a mixed bag
While India remains a global leader in cotton production, its exports of cotton fabrics and made-ups (excluding yarn) painted a mixed picture in FY23 compared to previous years. Value wise cotton fabrics & made-ups exports reached $ 6.81 billion in FY23, a slight decline from previous years. The slight... Read more
AAFA slams continued tariffs on apparel and footwear, citing burden on…
China “cheats” and “we won’t let it flood our market,” said US president Joe Biden on May 14, to justify quadrupling customs duties on Chinese electric vehicles, imposed alongside tariff rises on other goods. Among them, a wide range of textile and apparel products, a cause of ... Read more
EU cracks the whip on fashion, now EUCSDDD will reshape retail
The European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EUCSDDD), which came into effect on April 24, 2024, is set to shake up the fashion industry. It’s been touted as a game changer as brands and retailers, of a certain threshold size will now require certain practices and sourcing sh... Read more
EU cracks down on unsustainable fashion, new directive demands transpa…
The European Union (EU) has ushered in a new era for sustainable clothing with the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (EUCSDDD). This legislation, effective in phases starting 2027, will significantly impact the textiles and apparel industry, forcing brands to clean up th... Read more
Vietnam's trade boom stimulated by China, raising concerns for US
The US-China trade war, marked by tariff hikes, has led to a surge in US imports from Vietnam. However, Vietnam's success in capturing market share from China comes with a twist: it relies heavily on Chinese inputs for its exports. Statistics reveal a clear picture. Vietnam's trade surplus with the US incr... Read more
Looming Threads: US tariffs on China's textiles spark uncertainty
The American textile and apparel industry is facing a wave of uncertainty due to the recent announcement of tariffs and penalty clauses on imports from China. This move by the US administration has ignited a complex debate, with potential impacts on manufacturers, consumers, and China's textile exports. Wh... Read more
France push for EU ban on used clothes exports, a complex issue with n…
The fashion industry is a major contributor to textile waste, with Europe alone generating 5.2 million tons annually. France is proposing a ban on EU exports of used clothing, aiming to curb this waste and prevent African nations from becoming dumping grounds for unwanted garments. This proposal has sparked... Read more
Made in the USA: A stitch in time for American apparel?
The ‘Made in the USA’ initiative for apparel manufacturing has become a prominent thread in the American consumer landscape. It has gained traction due to several reasons. One primary objective is to revitalize the American textile and apparel industry, which has seen a significant decline in e... Read more
Budget 2024-25: CITI praises growth, calls for textile competitiveness
Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), Rakesh Mehra, congra... Read more
Textile minister unveils plans to expand PLI scheme with the inclusion of g…
Textile Minister Giriraj Singh unveiled the government's plan to expand the Rs 10,000... Read more
CITI recommends policy measures to remove import duty on cotton
To enhance the cost competitiveness of the cotton value chain, CITI recommends certai... Read more
Mini Textile Park Scheme to streamline production for Tiruchi weavers
The proposed Mini Textile Park Scheme will benefit the Tiruchi weaving industry by st... Read more
NCTO responds to House Ways and Means De Minimis reform
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) has emphasized the need for urge... Read more
Rajapalayam Spinning Mills shutdown leads to mass job losses
The textile industry in India, particularly in regions like Rajapalayam, is facing a ... Read more
India's textile ambition: $600b exports by 2047
India is charting an ambitious trajectory in the textile sector, targeting a substant... Read more
Pakistan to introduce new policy for upliftment of the textile sector
The Pakistan Government will soon introduce a comprehensive wheeling policy to uplift... Read more
Mexico reassesses anti-dumping duty on PFY imports from India, China
Mexico’s Ministry of Economy is currently reassessing the anti-dumping duty app... Read more
Revenues from India’s textile industry to rebound next financial year: CRIS…
After being hit by volatile cotton prices and muted export demand in the previous two... Read more
Introduce separate ‘Apparel Policy’, urges PRGMEA
The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has urged the ... Read more
Copenhagen Fashion Week updates first sustainability rules
Copenhagen Fashion Week, as the pioneer in global fashion events, has mandated Sustai... Read more
Exporters appeal for exemption from compliance to Section 43B (h) of the In…
Exporters spanning various sectors have united to appeal for exemption from a recentl... Read more
Government announces extension of the ‘Samarth’ scheme for textiles
The central government has announced the extension of the 'Samarth' scheme, a flagshi... Read more
Government imposes Minimum Import Price on synthetic knitted fabrics
In a bid to fortify domestic manufacturing and mitigate the inundation of low-cost im... Read more
France passes bill to address environmental impact of fast fashion products
France's National Assembly has passed a bill aimed at addressing the environmental im... Read more
Introduce new textile policy on urgent basis, urges SGCCI
In a recent meeting with the state government officials, several representatives of t... Read more
DGFT grants exemption from QCOs to viscose staple fiber imports
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has granted an exemption to certain i... Read more
NCTO: Asian apparel practices hurt US textiles
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) warns of a looming crisis in the... Read more
Government extends RoDTEP benefits to the textile sector
The government has declared an expansion of benefits under the renowned export promot... Read more
Karnataka announces new textile policy for 2024-2029
The Karnataka Government has formulated a new textile policy spanning from 2024 to 20... Read more
Centre extends RoSCTL scheme for apparel exporters
The Central Government has announced an extension of the Rebate of State and Central ... Read more
Kenya's textile players raise concerns over duty-free import of fabrics
Kenyan textile manufacturers have raised concerns over a government proposal to allow... Read more
Stringent government restrictions exacerbating MEG scarcity in Indonesia: A…
Stringent government import restrictions are exacerbating the scarcity of mono-ethyle... Read more
STMA urges for extension of VAT exemption to power loom manufacutrers
Sri Lanka's Textile Manufacturers' Association (STMA) is urging the government to ext... Read more
Textile Ministry pushes for expansion of PLI scheme in textiles
The Indian government plans to expand the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme fo... Read more
Kenya textile manufacturers oppose import of duty-free cotton fabric
Textile manufacturers from Kenya's cotton-growing regions are fiercely opposing the g... Read more
CMAI express concerns over recent amendment to MSMEs payments policy
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has expressed concerns about t... Read more
Tamil Nadu to adopt local procurement policy for technical textiles
The Tamil Nadu Government plans to adopt a local procurement policy to capture a larg... Read more
India to boost textile exports to Australia, UAE
As demand for textile exports in Europe and the US market continues to wane, India pl... Read more
Textile Ministry to promote exports under Kasturi Cotton Initiative
The Union Textile Ministry plans to promote cotton exports under the Kasturi Cotton I... Read more
Transforming global textile alliances: India's journey to ESG excellence
In a groundbreaking shift, India's textile industry has embraced Environmental, Socia... Read more
Introduce support measures for spinning segment, urges CITI
Rakesh Mehra, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Textile industry (CITI), has urged th... Read more
New trade policy may trigger batik imports: Chairman, API
Jemmy Kartiwa Sastraatmaja, General Chairman, Indonesian Textile Association (API), s... Read more
Make urgent policy changes for uninterrupted access to raw materials: Presi…
KV Shrinivas, President, International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) urged ... Read more
RoSCTL extension has become a necessity: AEPC
Current global economic uncertainties have made the extension of the RoSCTL scheme fo... Read more
Centre to set up seven PM MITRA parks
The central government plans to set up seven Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile R... Read more
Maharashtra forms study group for power loom industry improvements
The Maharashtra government is taking steps to address issues within the state's power... Read more
Pakistan textile's $50 bn boost includes opening 1,000 units, incentives, g…
Focusing on its ambitious target of reaching $50 billion in export, key players in Pa... Read more
India boosts circular textiles with new HSN codes and record-keeping
India’s Ministry of Textiles in India is taking significant steps to enhance th... Read more
Deadline for applications under PLI scheme for textiles extended
The government has extended the deadline for new applications under the PLI scheme fo... Read more
Government to extend cotton pilot project beyond March 2024
Following a 25 per cent surge in cotton production across 10 states, the government p... Read more
EU GSP report flags human rights concerns in Bangladesh
In the evaluation report spanning 2020-33, the European Union (EU) has raised apprehe... Read more
Bihar's Global Investors' Summit to attract investments in textiles from Ba…
The Bihar government is enticing entrepreneurs from Bangladesh to invest in the state... Read more
India proposes changes in Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with…
India’s Commerce Ministry is planning to introduce amendments to the rules of o... Read more
Africa seeks AGOA extension beyond 2025
Multiple African nations are actively pursuing an extension of the African Growth and... Read more
AMHSSC plans new centres of excellence across the country
The Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) is embarking o... Read more
Extend refinancing facility to textiles, BTMA urges Bangladesh Bank
Mohammad Ali Khokon, President of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA), ha... Read more
India signs supply chain agreement with 13 IIPEF partner countries
India has signed a Supply Chain Agreement within the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework ... Read more
ASEAN urges India to join RCEP for mutual benefits
Kao Kim Hourn, Secretary-General of ASEAN, has advocated for India to reconsider join... Read more
SIMA urges Tamil Nadu CM for textile industry support
The Textiles and Clothing (T&C) sector in Tamil Nadu, known as the backbone of th... Read more