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Textile sector should scale up to gain from market access of $465 billion via FTAs, says Union Minister Giriraj Singh
March 12, 2026 8:18 am
Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao said in the coming months, there will be roadshows across countries and domestically to invite buyers to source from India.
Top 10 wool producing states in India: Rajasthan leads; here’s how other states rank
February 06, 2026 5:36 pm
Highest wool-producing states in India list: Among all the states in India, Rajasthan tops the list as the major wool producer, followed by other states such as Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, and Telangana.
EU FTA impact: Auto stocks slump, but textile companies climb
January 27, 2026 9:33 pm
While India made concessions on sectors such as auto, it gained ground on labour-intensive sectors like textiles which will see the EU cutting tariffs to zero from 12%.
Fear of losing buyers, mass layoffs: Uncertainty looms for Noida textile units in aftermath of Trump tariffs
September 01, 2025 4:54 pm
Trump Tariffs on India Effect: In Noida alone, the apparel industry is valued at Rs. 50,000 crore, with nearly a quarter of that for the American market
Textile industry seeks short term cash flow support to ease US tariff pain
August 14, 2025 12:11 am
The industry during a key meeting at the Ministry of Textiles on Tuesday also sought a fast-tracking of free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the EU that could act as a cushion for losses in the US market.
Top 10 largest textile-exporting countries: China, India, Bangladesh face rising global competition
August 13, 2025 1:38 pm
As a large textile exporter, India has earned a reputable position in the industry. It is known for its textiles like cotton, silk, and jute, along with a modern and competitive garment manufacturing industry.
Woven to last: India’s traditional textiles could hold key to sustainability amid fast fashion trends
June 28, 2025 4:26 pm
According to a recent HSBC report, India’s $86-billion apparel and accessories category is projected to grow 11 per cent annually over the next half a decade
FOSTTA's application receives over 3,000 complaints on default payments within a month of launch
May 22, 2025 4:46 am
Textile traders' body says buyers defaulted on payments amounting to a total of Rs 170 cr; 20 college students hired as telecallers.
The thread and weave of reforming India's textiles industry
March 31, 2025 11:57 am
Achieving the $100 billion target of textiles and apparel exports by 2030 seems a tall order, unless dramatic, game-changing reforms are introduced
India can be the world leader in textiles. Here’s how
March 01, 2025 2:54 pm
We have a lot going for us — a relatively stable economy and government, good relationships with the world’s leading nations, a centuries-old textile tradition and a young population
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