Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth. Walk into any fabric market in India — Chandni Chowk in Delhi, Mangaldas Market in Mumbai, or even the famous wholesale lanes of Sanganer in Jaipur — and ask a vendor for “pure cotton printed fabric.” Almost every single one will confidently hand you a piece, tell you it’s […]
1. Textiles Summit 2026 Just Concluded — A National Roadmap SetThe Ministry of Textiles concluded the two-day Textiles Summit 2026 on June 23–24, bringing together State Governments, industry, and academia. The summit produced a National Textile Export Roadmap focused on FTA leveraging, sustainability compliance, man-made fibres, and niche product diversification. Press Information Bureau 2. India […]
India’s textile and apparel sector closed FY 2025-26 on a note of quiet resilience. According to data released by the Ministry of Textiles, the country’s textile exports, including handicrafts, grew 2.1 per cent over the previous fiscal year, rising from ₹3,09,859.3 crore in FY 2024-25 to ₹3,16,334.9 crore in FY 2025-26. It isn’t a blockbuster […]
