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MSME Day 2026 showcases government's vision for a tech-driven and future-ready MSME ecosystemThe event celebrated the sector's growth, highlighting government commitment to a resilient, technology-driven MSME ecosystem. New initiati...
India targets $100 billion textile exports by 2030, focus on sustainability, FTAsIndia is aiming to become a global textile powerhouse, targeting $100 billion in exports by 2030. The strategy emphasizes sustainability, i...
India, US move closer to interim trade deal after Goyal-Greer talksIndia and the United States have made significant headway in their Bilateral Trade Agreement negotiations, with both nations expressing str...
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...
India counters US Section 301 probe claims of surplus capacity in textiles, steelIndia is pushing back against US allegations of excess production capacity in textiles and steel. Government officials argue that domestic ...
Govt sets up six sector groups to fast-track ‘Make in India 2.0’ pushIn a bold move towards self-sufficiency, India is ramping up its domestic manufacturing initiatives! Six government-led teams are tasked wi...
Govt sets up 6 sector-specific groups to identify products to boost manufacturing, cut importsIndia is boosting domestic manufacturing. Six expert groups will identify 100 products to reduce import dependence. This initiative aims to...
Trump’s tariff comeback? The White House finds a new route after court setbacksThe US is proposing to reintroduce country-specific tariffs on India and others, shifting from emergency powers to Section 301 of the Trade...
Cotton prices down 3% on import duty suspension, may slide moreIndia has suspended its 11% import duty on cotton until October. This move has immediately reversed the recent rally in cotton prices, with...
Receiving Bharat Tex queries despite global disruptions: Textiles SecretaryBharat Tex 2026 is making news, with the Textile Ministry noting a surge in interest from international exhibitors and diplomatic represent...
India discusses boosting trade with UK, local currency trade settlement with TanzaniaIndia and the UK are strengthening trade and investment ties. Discussions focused on maximizing benefits from the Comprehensive Economic an...
Govt develops export monitoring framework to meet FY31 $2 trillion export targetIndia aims for $2 trillion in exports by 2030-31. The Commerce Department has created a detailed plan. This framework targets sectors like ...
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
Union Cabinet appoints IndiaAI Mission CEO Abhishek Singh as the Director General of NTAIn a sweeping bureaucratic reshuffle on the last day of the financial year, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved th...
Vir Vikram Yadav appointed new Directorate General of Civil Aviation chiefVir Vikram Yadav is the new chief of DGCA. This appointment is part of a major reshuffle of senior bureaucrats. Twenty-five civil servants ...
Arunish Chawla appointed as revenue secretaryChawla is at present secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals in the ministry of chemicals and fertilisers. Amit Agarwal, a 1993 batch Chha...
'Textiles industry to need 6 crore skilled workforce by 2022'The textiles industry will need six crore skilled workforce by 2022, Union Minister Santosh Gangwar said.
- Moratorium of 1-2 years will be a breather for industry: Secretary, Ministry of Textiles
In an interview with ET Now, Rita Menon, Secretary Ministry of Textiles, gives her views on textile industry. Excerpts:
- Textiles Min favours move to permit more cotton exports
Textiles Ministry on Tuesday favoured the move to permit more cotton exports beyond the current cap of 65 lakh bales.
Textile sector witnessing natural price correction: Rita Menon, Secretary, Ministry of TextilesIn an interview with ET Now, Rita Menon, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, talks about the textile industry and government policies. Excerpt...