Sector Textiles, Apparels & Acc. - Latest news, views and updates

SECTOR | 08 Feb 2026

India-US deal: Textile players stitch back frayed hopes after tariff cut

Business Standard

An analysis by CITI of data from the US Office of Textiles and Apparel showed that US imports of textiles and apparel from India fell 31.4 per cent in November 2025 compared with November 2024

Textiles, Apparels & Acc.

SECTOR | 06 Feb 2026

Zero duty on ELS cotton to boost textiles exports, says CAI

Business Line

Budget 2026-27 has moved ELS cotton to first schedule

Textiles, Apparels & Acc.

SECTOR | 04 Feb 2026

Textiles: Still Woven Into The Bull Case After US-India Trade Deal? A Story In Charts

NDTV Profit

But with the Feb. 3 rally now done and dusted, the question stands: Will the fervour around the textiles space continue? NDTV Profit will take you through all these key questions, with the help of a few charts.

Textiles, Apparels & Acc.

SECTOR | 20 Jan 2026

Govt hikes jute stock limits for mills, lowering cap for traders

Business Standard

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday reviewed the issue of high prices of raw jute and decided to enhance its stock limits for mills, while lowering the cap for traders and balers to safeguard the interests of jute farmers. The minister directed that the ongoing de-hoarding drive by the Office of the Jute Commissioner will be further intensified to detect and act against hoarding beyond permissible stock limits. The current drive has already identified some traders and balers violating the norms, the textile ministry stated. To help the industry manage higher raw jute prices, the government has increased the purchase prices of B. Twill jute bags from time to time. The prices were raised from Rs 58-60 per bag in September 2024 to Rs 74 per bag in September 2025, and further to Rs 87.20 per bag in January 2026. "These measures reflect the government's commitment to safeguarding the interests of jute farmers and workers, around 80 per cent of whom are based in West Bengal,

Textiles, Apparels & Acc.

SECTOR | 20 Jan 2026

Textile industry welcomes rollback of quality norms on imported machinery

Business Line

The move addresses a long-standing industry demand, as textiles are among the largest importers of machinery, particularly from Germany and China.

Textiles, Apparels & Acc.

SECTOR | 20 Jan 2026

Textiles sector driving growth, jobs

Business Line

It is creating first-generation entrepreneurs, stable jobs for women, and opportunities for rural youth

Raymond Lifestyle appoints Satyaki Ghosh as CEO

Business Line | 19 Jan 2026

Textiles, Apparels & Acc.

SECTOR | 09 Jan 2026

Govt Unveils District-Led Textiles Transformation Plan To Create Global Export Champions

NDTV Profit

The Textiles Ministry launched the initiative at the National Textile Ministers Conference in Guwahati.

Giriraj Singh urges states to adopt investor-friendly textile policies

Business Standard | 08 Jan 2026

Textiles, Apparels & Acc.

SECTOR | 02 Jan 2026

Deadline for textile PLI scheme applications extended to March 31

Business Standard

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...

Textiles, Apparels & Acc.

SECTOR | 15 Dec 2025, 03:57PM

Tariff Pressures Persist, But Rice, Textiles And Marine Exports Hold Ground

NDTV Profit

Rice exports continue to face a tight situation due to tariff pressures and market uncertainties, but shipments have so far been sustained.

Textiles, Apparels & Acc.

SECTOR | 09 Dec 2025

CAI advocates free trade for cotton, urges govt to remove 11% customs duty

Business Line

Duty removal will help make Indian textiles competitive in world market, says cotton trade body