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On the cards: Smoother input supply & duty cuts amid war
April 17, 2026 4:28 am
The official said the ministry has also sought deferment in anti-dumping duty investigation on elastomeric fibre yarn and viscose rayon filament yarn to ease supply constraints.
The Kunj invites you to slow down, lose yourself in stories woven by artisans
September 02, 2025 1:04 am
The highlight of the atrium is the suspended installation woven from 100 sarees – from Banarasis and Paithanis to Ikats and Kanjeevarams – a tribute to India’s textile legacy
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
Warp 'n Weft, WWF India launch 'Chakradhara' collection to celebrate National Handloom Day
August 07, 2022 12:54 pm
Supported by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India and Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), the project spells out love for tigers and the conservation efforts to support the thriving population of the majestic animal
Is 7 per cent GST hike in textiles, apparel a contradiction to the promises of ‘Vocal4Handmade’?
December 14, 2021 10:54 am
“It feels like the right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing,” said Laila Tyabji.
A uniform clothing size for Indians? Designers say yes!
August 27, 2021 5:16 pm
Designer Manish Malhotra has said he is "glad" about this "positive shift in transforming the view of Indian sizing"
What does the dissolution of the All India Handloom Board mean for the industry?
August 08, 2020 5:31 pm
A recent order from the Ministry of Textiles has thrown up questions of its validity and the road ahead for handloom weavers
National Crafts Museum: Away from Delhi's chaos, history in all its glory
February 07, 2020 3:57 pm
One of the hidden gems of Delhi, National Crafts Museum stands out for its collection of rich handicrafts, textiles, sculptures and large village abodes.
Certified jute seeds for farmers in West Bengal: Smriti Irani
June 01, 2018 2:38 am
Use of certified seeds will naturally improve the crop quality, which in turn will help jute traders to go for enhanced diversification of jute products said the Union Textiles Minister.
Bivoltine silk output may rise 19% to 6,200 MT in 2017-18, says government
December 26, 2017 9:11 pm
In the present cotton season 2017-18, 88.31 lakh bales of kapas had arrived till December 13, 2017, out of which, 3.62 lakh bales have been procured by Cotton Corporation of India under Minimum Support Price operations, the Textiles Ministry said.
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