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FORGING  AHEAD  {The Making of an Accessories Empire }23/05/2026

FORGING AHEAD {The Making of an Accessories Empire }

Overcoming the License Raj, mastering Chinese technology,
and building a world-class manufacturing unit:

The journey of Ra...

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 STITCHING INNOVATION INTO A LEGACY EMPIRE  23/05/2026

STITCHING INNOVATION INTO A LEGACY EMPIRE

Trading high-fashion PR for the factory floor, modernizing a family legacy, and defying the race to the bottom: The modern leadership of Ms. Nishi Vora. read more


Threads of Legacy  (Weaving Automation, Employment,  and the Future of Indian Embroidery “Telephone” )23/05/2026

Threads of Legacy (Weaving Automation, Employment, and the Future of Indian Embroidery “Telephone” )

Since 1979, the ‘Telephone’ brand has revolutionized the Indian thread industry from its roots in Gandhinagar to the fashion runways of the 90s. Founded by t...

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Tiruppur Seeks RBI Support for Rs. 1 Lakh Crore Export Goal

Tiruppur’s knitwear industry has urged the Reserve Bank of
INDIAN LACES & FABRICS
MFRS. OF SCHIFFLI & NET FABRICS
Deals on: All Type of Laces,Woven Narrow Fabric, Nylon Net,
Ribbons & All Fashionable...

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Priyavrata Mafatlal Named CEO Of Mafatlal Industries

Mafatlal Indus
tries Lim
ited has appointed
Priyavrata Mafatlal
as Chief Executive
Officer, signalling a
renewed focus on growth, operational
efficiency and busi
ness transformation
across its textile operations...

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Nigeria, India push textile sector revival,  manufacturing growth23/05/2026

Nigeria, India push textile sector revival, manufacturing growth

Nigeria and India have intensified efforts to revive Nigeria’s
struggling textile industry through technology transfer, invest
ment partnerships, skills development, and deeper bilateral trade
cooperation.
Speaking at the Textil...

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Redefining What Responsible Production Looks Like

India’s textile and apparel sector has set the global benchmark
for sustainability at scale, and two clusters are leading the
way. Tirupur and Panipat represent two of the most instructive
examples of industrial sustainability any...

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Arvind Advanced Materials Enters US Technical Textile Market

Arvind Advanced Materials Limited (“AAML”), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Arvind Limited, announced the acquisition
of nearly 61% stake in Dalco-GFT, a U.S.-based manufacturer
of specialized needle-punched non-woven specialty fabric...

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Why the Sari Is India’s Smartest Warm Weather Choice

When summer in India reaches its relentless peak, style
has to do more than look good—it has to think. The
sari, one of the country’s most enduring garments, does
exactly that. It brings together climate awareness, artisanal read more


Odisha Moves to Become Textile Hub with Major Investments, Employment Boost

Odisha is positioning itself as a major hub for the garments
and textile industry, with Chief Minister Mohan Charan Ma
jhi announcing fresh investments and large-scale employment
generation in the sector.
The announcement came ...

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Textile, Apparel Exports Decline in FY26 Amid Global Headwinds

India’s textile and apparel exports recorded a decline in
FY2025-26, reflecting the impact of global trade pressures,
including high tariffs imposed by the United States, according to
export data released by the Ministry of Commer...

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CITI Calls for Spinning  Sector Inclusion in TEEM 23/05/2026

CITI Calls for Spinning Sector Inclusion in TEEM

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has called
for the inclusion of the spinning segment under the Textile
Expansion and Emtployment Mission (TEEM) to boost the global
competitiveness of India’s textile sector.
...

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Duty-Free Access Under New Zealand FTA To Aid India’s Textile Export Push

The proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and
New Zealand is expected to support India’s textile exports and
advance the sector’s long-term goal of reaching USD 350 billion
by 2030, according to the Confederation of ...

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Shahi Exports, Innovo Fiber expand sustainable cotton processing

Shahi Exports, one of India’s largest apparel exporters,
has partnered with Innovo Fiber LLC to expand the use of
Fibre52 cotton pretreatment technology across its textile opera
tions. The partnership combines Fibre52’s patented ...

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Cabinet Approves Rs 5,659 Crore Mission for Cotton Productivity

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
has approved a Rs 5,659.22 crore “Mission for Cotton Pro
ductivity” for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31, aimed at address
ing structural challenges and improving produc...

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Textile Industry Seeks Removal Of Cotton Import Duty

India’s textile industry has intensified its demand for the
removal of the 11 percent import duty on cotton, arguing that
elevated raw material costs are hurting competitiveness at a
time when global demand remains uncertain and i...

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World Bank Revises India GDP Growth Forecast Upward

The World Bank has revised India’s GDP growth projection for
FY27 upward to 6.6 percent in its latest South Asia Economic
Update, from an earlier estimate of 6.3 percent, reaffirming the
country’s position as the fastest-growing...

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India’s E-Retail Market To Grow Over 20% Annually, Hit USD 180 Bn By 2030

India’s online retail market reached an estimated USD
65–66 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2025
and is projected to grow at over 20 % annually to touch USD
170–180 billion by 2030, according to a joint report by B...

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India to Remain Key Growth Driver in Asia Pacific in 2026

India’s economy is projected to grow at 6.4 percent in 2026 and
6.6 percent in 2027, maintaining its position as a key growth
driver in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a report by the
United Nations Economic and Social Commi...

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The government has announced a series of duty reductions
and regulatory relaxations to support domestic industry and
stabilise supply chains amid ongoing geopolitical disruptions in
West Asia.
In a key move, the Centre has reduce...

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India Well-Equipped To Handle Future Shocks

India has emerged as one of the most resilient large emerging
market economies since 2020, supported by strong foreign
exchange reserves and stable macroeconomic policies, accord
ing to Moody’s Ratings.
In a report on emerging m...

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Tamil Nadu Drives Technical Textile Growth with T3 Mission23/05/2026

Tamil Nadu Drives Technical Textile Growth with T3 Mission

Tamil Nadu is accelerating its transition into high-value
textile manufacturing with the launch of the Tamil Nadu
Technical Textiles Mission (T3 Mission), a flagship initiative
announced in the State Budget 2025–26. With an outlay...

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UP nod to Rs 547 crore for six-lane road to link textile park

Investors interested in setting up their units within the upcom
ing textile park in Malihabad can look forward to improved
connectivity. The state gave its go-ahead to the public works
department (PWD) to earmark a budget of about Rs...

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India GDP Growth To Remain Strong At 6.9% But Global Risks Persist

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected India’s eco
nomic growth to remain robust at 6.9 percent in FY2026-27,
with an acceleration to 7.3 percent in the following fiscal year,
supported by strong domestic demand and improvi...

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The India & New Zealand FTA, a major boost to Textile Sector

The India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was
signed on 27 April, 2026 in New Delhi. The Ministry of Tex
tiles welcomes the landmark trade agreement, reflecting a future
ready partnership built on trust , growth and shared pr...

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