textile sector

New Delhi, March 13 The Ministry of Textiles held a consultation meeting on Friday with Western Zone states regarding the announcements related to the sector made in the 2026-27 Budget.Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, chaired the meeting in Mumbai.During the meeting...

In Mohali, HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) will invest ₹2,600 crore in the specialty and fine chemicals sector in Punjab, according to Lakshmi Niwas Mittal, a renowned industrialist, on Friday.HMEL will also enter the retail fuel sector and establish 500 retail outlets across the country, he...

March 10, Kohima: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio today said that the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) remains a key priority of the state government, as it plays a crucial role in employment generation and economic growth.Responding to a discussion on “The Critical Role...

New Delhi, February 19 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former AICC chief Rahul Gandhi will meet with leaders from five states and a Union Territory on Friday as part of their efforts to launch a targeted campaign against the India-US interim trade deal and its "adverse impact" on...

The textile sector has welcomed the Interim Trade Agreement between India and the US. Speaking to Akashvani News, Sanjeev Saran, former Chairman of the Manmade Textiles Export Promotion Council and current member of Export Promotion, stated that the tariff reduction will benefit exporters. Mr...

New Delhi, February 15 In response to the India-US interim trade deal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, alleging that "we are witnessing a betrayal" of the country's farmers.Gandhi, who has been attacking the BJP-led government and accusing it of...

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Pralhad Joshi, stated that the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement will usher in a new era of growth for India's textile sector.In a social media post, Mr. Joshi explained that the trade deal expands access to the $113.76 billion US market, enhancing export...

New Delhi, February 14 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) launched a strong counterattack against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his criticism of the India-US trade agreement, alleging that he is attempting to “mislead” the country’s farmers by spreading...

Puducherry, February 14 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah appealed to the people of Puducherry on Saturday to continue supporting the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the upcoming Assembly elections, asserting that it has brought stability and ended corruption in the union territory...

Mumbai, February 14 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday described Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as "immature" and lacking understanding of the economy, and accused the opposition party of spreading misinformation because it had no constructive agenda to criticize the...

February 13, Kohima: S. Phangnon Konyak, a Member of Parliament representing Nagaland in the Rajya Sabha, stated that the Union Budget 2026 is not just a financial document, but a reflection of the government's priorities for equitable development, social inclusion, and strengthening India's...

Mumbai, February 9 The Maharashtra government has formed a committee to formulate proposals for establishing a venture capital fund for the textile sector, linking the initiative to the state's goal of becoming a USD 1 trillion economy and the implementation of its textile policy. A government...