The textile industry in Bhilwara, a city renowned for its extensive fabric production, is currently facing significant challenges as the ongoing crisis in the Middle East casts uncertainty over exports and operations. The situation has escalated as the crisis in the Middle East has begun
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to affect the textile industry in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, with export orders being stalled and trade disruptions impacting shipments worth around Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 crore, industry representatives said.
Union Minister Giriraj Singh stated on Wednesday that India must move towards higher scale, higher value, and 12-month garment manufacturing to achieve a USD 350 billion textile economy. Speaking at a high-level industry interaction in New Delhi, the Minister emphasised that these shifts are
New Delhi [India], March 10: In India, silk sarees are more than just garments - they are symbols of tradition, craftsmanship, and family heritage. Many households own pure silk sarees that were worn during weddings, festivals, and other significant occasions. Over time, these sarees are car
Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh) [India], March 10: iTokri, the artisan-direct e-commerce platform that has worked with over 10,000 artisans across 500+ craft clusters since 2012, has opened its 2026 summer fabric collection - what the company says is the largest curated selection of handmade summer
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 6: Aadyam Handwoven, the corporate social enterprise from the house of Aditya Birla, proudly announces its collaboration with acclaimed actor and filmmaker Konkona Sensharma. Working closely with weaver communities across Bhuj, Bhadohi Mirzapur, Gadwal, Ka
Crude-linked sectors such as downstream oil refiners, tyres, paints, speciality chemicals, flexible packaging and synthetic textiles may also be affected if energy prices remain elevated.
India imports around 85 per cent of its crude oil and half of its LNG requirement, with about 40-50 per
"Noida is the biggest employment hub in the textile sector, across the entire country... I would also like to thank the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh for this... An emerging India is visible under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. After the agriculture sector, the textile sector has p
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 2: "The abrupt and unexpected reduction in the RoDTEP rates and the notified value caps for all HS lines by 50% has come as a big surprise and a huge shock for the exporters," said Shaleen Toshniwal, Chairman of MATEXIL (Manmade and Technical Textiles Expo
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 2: A final-year Fashion Design student from Amity University has brought national laurels to Vasai by winning the top prize in the Elevated Indianwear category at the prestigious Liva Protege 25 competition.
Fire occured at the Millennium-1 textile market on Sunday, which has been brought under control after as many as 15 fire engines rushed to the spot. Emergency crews are currently on the scene.
The Union Minister also visited the exhibition area at Handloom Haat, which features 60 stalls, comprising 48 handloom and 12 handicraft stalls, and interacted with weavers and exhibitors. He appreciated the quality, innovation, and wide variety of handwoven products on display.