Grasim to invest Rs 3,094 crore to expand Lyocell capacity in Karnataka“This investment...marks another significant step in Grasim’s strategic expansion of advanced fibre capabilities, catering to the growing g...
08 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Labour-intensive sectors see steep fall in exports in MarchThe fiscal year 2026 brought a mixed bag for India's exports. On one hand, engineering goods, electronics, and pharmaceuticals excelled, dr...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Govt nod to 52 applications in textile PLIThe government has approved 52 new textile applications under the PLI Scheme. These companies will invest Rs 6,708 crore. This initiative a...
10 Apr, 2026, 09.17 PM 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
Textiles market size grows by 8.3% CAGR to Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 2024India's textiles market has seen significant growth. The market size expanded from Rs 4.89 lakh crore in 2010 to Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 202...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Easier imports for key sectors as 14 BIS quality orders scrappedThe QCOs, which are compulsory certifications given by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), increased compliance costs for small businesse...
14 Nov, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
PLI for textile catalyses investments of Rs 7,343 croreThe Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for textiles has spurred significant investments and turnover, boosting exports and promoting ...
11 Jul, 2025, 10.23 PM IST
Govt extends textile PLI application date till Oct 31The Indian government has extended the deadline for fresh applications under the performance-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles unt...
31 Aug, 2023, 09.28 PM IST
PLI for man-made fibre, setting up of 7 textile parks to boost production, exports: AEPCThe council in a statement said that buying houses believe that Indian man-made fibre (MMF) garment exporters can aspire to grab USD 20 bil...
10 Mar, 2021, 08.23 PM IST
Scheme to promote MMF apparel, tech textiles in works; India eyes more of global pie: IraniThe Cabinet has approved Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in the 10 key sectors to enhance India's manufacturing capabilities and e...
11 Feb, 2021, 07.43 PM IST
AEPC identifies top 10 product lines to enhance apparel exportsJerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats made of cotton/ man-made fibres (MMF), trousers, shorts made of cotton/ synthetic fibres, hosiery...
20 Feb, 2020, 10.34 PM IST
Secretaries group suggests reduced manmade fibre imports, changes in duty to boost local production: Smrit IraniCiting the decision of the GST Council to allow input tax credit at MMF fabric stage, she said the committee had recommended the ministry t...
12 Dec, 2019, 04.48 PM IST
Government's Rs 6,000 cr package to boost apparel sector: Smriti IraniIrani said the government was providing support so that the full potential of the sector will be achieved in the years to come.
27 Jan, 2018, 11.19 PM IST
- With volatile cotton prices, Marks & Spencer and ITC Wills Lifestyle are using cheaper garments to attract consumers
With volatile cotton prices, 100% cotton garments are being replaced by those blended with man-made fibres such as polyester.
26 Sep, 2011, 02.48 AM IST
- Apparel exports to fall 7-9% this fiscal: AEPC
Apparel exports from India will see a 7-9% decline this fiscal compared to last year's $10.13 billion.
21 Dec, 2009, 07.54 PM IST
- Taiwanese fabric makers come wooing India
Taiwanese manufacturers have come to woo the Indian textile industry with special items like yoga fabrics, don’t-need-to-wash denim and fun...
09 Nov, 2009, 06.27 PM IST
- Govt to set up expert panel to prepare fibre policy
The government will set up an expert committee to prepare a comprehensive fibre policy for cotton and manmade fibres with a view to boost t...
22 Jun, 2007, 09.50 PM IST