Cotton imports rise to meet domestic industry’s quality, supply requirements: Govt to ParliamentUS cotton imports have surged to meet domestic textile industry demands for quality and specialized varieties, bridging a significant suppl...
19 Dec, 2025, 09.13 PM IST
MoS textiles & MEA in Moscow as India eyes Russian textile marketMinister Pabrita Margherita travels to Moscow this week. India is seeking new markets for its textile exports. US tariffs impacted Indian t...
01 Oct, 2025, 09.45 PM IST
FM Sitharaman chairs textile industry representatives' meet on economic challengesFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed textile industry concerns in Chennai amid economic challenges, including a 50% US tariff. Ind...
03 Sep, 2025, 10.17 AM IST
India's textile export to UK under FTA may offset US losses: CareEdge RatingsA new report suggests that losses from US tariffs on Indian textiles could be offset by increased exports to the UK, thanks to the recent I...
31 Aug, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
Duty waiver on cotton imports extended till DecemberThe Indian government has prolonged the import duty exemption on cotton until December 31st to aid the textile industry during the festive ...
29 Aug, 2025, 12.05 AM IST
Textile industry sets $100 billion export target by 2030, seeks policy boostThe textile and apparel industry has set a target of $100 billion in exports by 2030 and proposed a five-point plan. Key measures include r...
25 Mar, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
India's textile exports grew 7 pc to USD 21.35 bn during Apr-Oct period of FY25: GovtIndia's textiles and apparel exports, including handicrafts, rose by 7% to USD 21.35 billion from April-October FY 2024-25, led by Ready Ma...
02 Jan, 2025, 03.18 PM IST
CITI calls for strategic schemes to propel Indian textile & apparel exports to USD 100 by 2030The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has urged the government to implement targeted initiatives to boost investment and grow...
30 Dec, 2024, 02.50 PM IST
How the US election could change the direction of trade winds for IndiaIndian businesses need to be prepared to handle tariffs on goods they export to the US. The scale of the barrier would depend on who wins t...
04 Nov, 2024, 09.47 PM IST
Over two dozen Indian companies participating in Texworld trade fair in NYCThe country's participation in being supported by Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) and the Handloom Export Promotion Co...
20 Jul, 2023, 09.28 AM IST
Withdraw customs duty and agri cess on cotton: SIMA appeals Finance MinisterAt present, import of cotton attracts a 5 per cent basic customs duty and another 5 per cent AIDC.
14 Jun, 2021, 03.46 PM IST
Trade war impact: Indian exports rise more to China than to US, says SBIThe bank has suggested the Export Refinance Scheme to be reintroduced by the Reserve Bank of India in INR and foreign currency.
29 Jul, 2019, 09.28 PM IST
Textile machinery market to double to Rs 45,000 crore in 7 years: ExpertTextile machines are used in fabrication and processing of fabrics, textiles, and other woven and non-woven materials with industry witness...
15 Jan, 2015, 08.59 PM IST
- Textile buyers set sights on India
With the Chinese textile and apparel sector grappling with high inflation and ascending labour costs, American importers are making a beeli...
16 Mar, 2011, 02.48 AM IST
- Cotton farmers smile amid global, local demand and price pickup
The country’s cotton acreage crossed a record 10 million hectares in 2009 despite the poor monsoon, though the dry weather affected yields.
09 Feb, 2010, 01.58 AM IST
- Indian export to register 10 % growth during 2010-11: Expert
Total export from India is expected to register 10 per cent growth during 2010-11, with all sectors including textile showing a revival, to...
15 Sep, 2009, 08.20 PM IST
- Demand for US cotton grows
SUPIMA Association expects the import to grow by 15 to 20 per cent this year.
03 Jul, 2007, 02.50 PM IST