Textile Industry

My focus for Mafatlal is to take uniforms to the world: Priyavrata Mafatlal

Priyavrata Mafatlal outlines plans to take Indian uniforms global, expand exports and blend legacy with AI-led growth

India to receive same garment duty benefits as B'desh in US deal: Goyal

Commerce minister says India will secure concessional-duty access for garments made from US yarn and cotton, similar to benefits obtained by Bangladesh

Indian textile exporters may get zero-duty US access, easing B'desh impact

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal signals India may explore zero-duty US access similar to Bangladesh; industry says cotton exports and farmers unlikely to face adverse impact

India-EU FTA weaves new hope into $100 billion textile export dream

To double apparel exports to Europe from $5.5 billion to over $11 billion in five years

Deadline for textile PLI scheme applications extended to March 31

The government has further extended the deadline for submission of fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles till March 31. The extension follows the significant response received since the application portal was reopened in August 2025, with proposals being submitted by textile companies across priority areas, including man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textiles, the textile ministry stated. In October, the government had extended the last date for filing fresh applications under the PLI scheme for the textiles sector till December 31, which has now been further extended till March this year. "The decision underscores the growing investor confidence in India's textile sector and aims to facilitate wider participation by offering additional time to eligible applicants," the ministry said. PLI Scheme for Textiles was notified on September 24, 2021 with an objective to promote production of MMF apparel & fabrics and ...

Textile industry says new labour codes may boost export prospects to US, EU

India's textile sector says new labour codes will strengthen compliance with due-diligence norms and enhance global competitiveness

Textile industry seeks policy support as US tariffs trigger export downturn

The US is India's biggest market for textiles and apparel. In 2024-25, the sector was valued at about $179 billion, including a $142 billion domestic market and $37 billion in exports

No BIS certification required: QCOs for plastics, synthetic fibres scrapped

The directive, which came into effect on November 12, aims to improve raw material availability for downstream industries

Vardhman Textiles soars 11% after Q2 results beat on margins; check details

Vardhman Textiles reported a 5 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to ₹187.74 in Q2FY26 crore compared to ₹197.29 crore in the year-ago period

Indian textile exporters turn to EU, offer discounts amid high US tariffs

The EU is India's largest trading partner for goods, with two-way trade of $137.5 billion in the fiscal year to March 2024, for an increase of nearly 90 per cent over the past decade

Textiles face tariff turmoil amid US-China tensions and India's woes

According to the respondents, buyers in US are asking for up to 30 per cent discounts

Tiruppur weaves a new synthetic future, eyes ₹25,000 cr exports by 2030

The textile hub embraces man-made fibres, aiming for ₹25,000 crore worth of exports by 2030, even as it struggles with ecosystem gaps and fierce competition. Shine Jacob's ground report

Tariff turbulence: Mass-market products feel the US tariff pinch

US tariff hikes choke Indian exports; apparel, textiles, auto parts and gems face slowdown as workers in NCR clusters fear job losses

GST cut brings hope to textile MSMEs; expensive garments to see price hikes

The new GST changes provide relief to textile MSMEs and consumers but could lead to higher prices for garments above Rs 2,500. Industry experts call for a relook at the pricing thresholds

Textiles seek more incentives as govt extends duty-free cotton imports

Tamil Nadu urges higher export incentives and faster EU trade deal as duty-free cotton imports extended till Dec 31, while farmers complain of falling domestic cotton prices due to cheap US supplies

Centre extends cotton import relief; TN, industry push for more sops

Tamil Nadu and industry bodies urge higher export incentives, faster EU trade deal and wider market access as US tariff hits Tiruppur's exports; Centre extends cotton relief till December 31

CITI seeks govt aid to help textile exporters cope with 50% US tariffs

CITI has urged the government to extend immediate fiscal support to textile exporters hit by US tariffs, warning of risks to jobs, forex earnings and export targets

Tariff turbulence: Ludhiana industries oscillate between resilience, risk

The final report in the series gauges Ludhiana's industrial pulse as 50% US tariff looms

How Trump's tariffs threaten crisis for India's textile, apparel industry

Unless the country can leverage its raw material advantage and new trade deals

Trump tariff turbulence: Tiruppur knitwear lifeline stretched thin

The first in a series on the impact of 50% US tariff on Indian goods explores how the textile sector stands on edge, yet stitches prospects in the EU and UK