Iran truce may revive India's textile exports, industry saysIndia's textile exports are set for a significant boost following the end of the Iran war. Manufacturers anticipate lower raw material cost...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
West Asia peace deal seen boosting India's textile exportsIndia's textile exports are set for a boost following the end of the West Asia conflict. European orders are expected to rise, improving pr...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Textiles minister Giriraj Singh targets ₹33 lakh crore textile market by FY31India's textile market is set to double to ₹33 lakh crore by 2030-31. This growth will create nearly 2 crore new jobs. The government is al...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Targeting to increase India's textile market size to Rs 33 lakh crore by FY2031: Giriraj SinghIndia aims to significantly boost its textile market to Rs 33 lakh crore by 2030-31. The government is focused on enhancing the income of h...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Apparel industry representatives meet Vice President, seek removal of 11 pc import duty on cottonApparel industry representatives met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and other ministers, urging the removal of an 11% import duty on cott...
14 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
India’s textile output shrinks in March as Iran war fuels input costs, hitsIndia's textile production saw a significant drop in March. Key sectors like readymade garments and cotton goods faced challenges. Rising c...
01 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Textiles see tariff scars, exports to US drop 29% in February; China hit mostImports from India declined 28.7% year-on-year, compared with a 16.4% fall from Bangladesh, while Vietnam recorded a 5% increase, according...
11 Apr, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Centre to expand product coverage under Rs 10,683 crore textile PLI, says Giriraj SinghThe government plans to broaden the Production Linked Incentive scheme for textiles. This expansion will include man-made fibre apparel, fa...
07 Apr, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
India must make garments for all seasons: Giriraj SinghIndia sets its sights on transforming into a $350 billion textile powerhouse with $100 billion in exports by the fiscal year 2030-31. To ac...
12 Mar, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
India's textile recycling market projected to reach $3.5 bn by 2030, may add 1 lakh jobs: ReportTextiles Minister Giriraj Singh said that India's textile sector, one of the largest in the world, has significant potential to lead the gl...
10 Mar, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Govt approves Rs 305 crore scheme to promote research, innovation in textilesThe government has approved the Tex-RAMPS scheme with an outlay of Rs 305 crore. This plan will promote research and innovation in India's ...
27 Nov, 2025, 09.56 PM IST
Textiles minister sets up 4 committees on market diversificationIndia's textile industry aims for $100 billion in exports by 2030, despite challenges like the US's 50% tariffs. Minister Giriraj Singh has...
13 Aug, 2025, 11.14 PM IST
Technical textiles exports up 15%India's technical textiles exports saw a substantial rise. Exports reached ₹24,732.68 crore in FY25, a jump from ₹16,100.51 crore in FY21. ...
22 Jul, 2025, 11.47 PM IST
India to soon produce carbon fibre: Giriraj SinghIndia's technical textile exports are set to surpass the $10 billion target by 2030, according to textiles minister Giriraj Singh. The coun...
06 Sep, 2024, 05.58 PM IST
PLI worth Rs 10,000 crore approved for textiles: Minister Giriraj SinghTextiles Minister Giriraj Singh announced that the government has sanctioned a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme exceeding Rs 10,000...
26 Jun, 2024, 12.46 AM IST
Considering PLI scheme for garments sector: Textiles Minister Giriraj SinghIn 2021, the government approved the PLI scheme for textiles with an approved outlay of Rs 10,683 crore over a five year period to promote ...
25 Jun, 2024, 04.07 PM IST
Focus is on job creation, farmers getting good prices: Giriraj SinghNewly appointed textiles minister Giriraj Singh emphasized the government's focus on creating employment and ensuring good prices for farme...
12 Jun, 2024, 12.00 PM IST