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Massive investment announced in Rajasthan, with apparel as the focus

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 10:24:56 +0000

Rajasthan’s textile and apparel clusters like Jaipur, Bhilwara, Jodhpur, Pali and Pushkar can see significant investments in the near future as the state Government is pushing industrialists to invest in the light of the upcoming investor summit ‘Rising Rajasthan’ There are reports that recently in Bhilwara, 62 MoUs regarding an investment of more than Rs. […]

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Indian textile industry, primarily driven by MSMEs, facing challenges in funding, modernisation, says report

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:38:59 +0000

Due to a lack of finance and technological expertise, the Indian textile industry—which is mostly driven by micro, small, and medium-sized businesses (MSME)—finds it difficult to modernise and increase efficiency, Crisil Ratings has said in its India Progress report. The report also noted that MSMEs’ competitiveness is impacted by the industry’s fragmentation, which restricts their […]

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Andhra Pradesh minister announces handloom, textile parks in state, says Government to unveil new textile policy

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:26:00 +0000

The Legislative Assembly has been notified by Andhra Pradesh Minister for Handlooms and Textiles S. Savitha that a new textile policy will be unveiled shortly. In response to a query from B. Jayanageswara Reddy, a TDP lawmaker from Yemmiganur, during Question Hour on 21st November, Savitha stated that the TDP government had decided to establish […]

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Textile sector key livelihood source after agriculture, says Giriraj Singh

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 07:26:51 +0000

After agriculture, the textile industry is becoming a significant source of income for the populace, according to Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh. Singh stated that 46 million people are currently employed in the nation’s textile industry, which is significantly more than the number before 2014. This statement was made during a road show in the […]

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Concerns rise in textile sector over declining cotton projections

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:59:04 +0000

A decline in the sowing area this year is expected to result in lower cotton production, which has alarmed the textile industry. According to cotton associations, India would produce 302 lakh bales of cotton (170 kg is equivalent to one bale). Cotton production in Gujarat decreased to 23.71 lakh hectares from 26.82 lakh hectares the […]

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Even two weeks after festivals, garment factories face worker shortage

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 08:28:05 +0000

Labour shortage for Delhi-NCR-based garment units after Diwali and Chatt Pooja is an annual affair but this year the issue has emerged even greater since even two weeks after the festivities, a lot of migratory workers have not come back to the factories. It is also pertinent to mention here that currently most of the […]

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NCR’s garment factories left facing the heat as pollution ramps up

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 07:17:03 +0000

Global warming is a concern for everyone across the globe and similar to the beginning of every winter season, Delhi-NCR is again facing issues due to pollution. Many garment factories, retailer offices, brands and buying houses are facing the heat of this as they have started facing challenges. A major concern for many garment factories […]

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Panipat’s textile industry upbeat with Giriraj Singh’s visit

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:07:09 +0000

The home furnishing and recycling industry of Panipat is upbeat after a day-long visit from Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh. The Minister listened to the industry’s requirements and assured of further support. He also visited various factories like Mahajan Overseas, H R Overseas, Excellent Fabtex, Shree Jee International, ASM Home furnishing and held discussions with […]

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SMEs in Bangladesh grapple with severe financial hardship

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:27:24 +0000

Political unpredictability, skyrocketing inflation and rising bank loan interest rates are all contributing to the severe financial hardship that small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Bangladesh are experiencing. Many entrepreneurs are resorting to delayed salary payments and employee layoffs as a result of sharp drops in sales and profitability. As customers’ spending power continues to […]

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Giriraj Singh takes part in review meeting with textile, handloom and handicraft sector stakeholders in Chennai

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:02:32 +0000

In Chennai, stakeholders from the textile, handloom, and handicraft industries met with Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh for a review meeting. The meeting was also attended by Tamil Nadu’s Minister of Commerce, Investment Promotion, and Industries, TRB Rajaa. Singh highlighted the advantages being offered to the industry during the conference, including the PM Mudra […]

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Tamil Nadu to get new footwear manufacturing unit, CM lays foundation stone

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 06:41:43 +0000

In a significant boost to the state’s industrial development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin laid the cornerstone for a new Dean Shoes manufacturing facility in the Ariyalur District’s SIPCOT industrial park, Jayankondam. The footwear giant Long Yin Investment (Dean Shoes) plans to invest US $ 118 million in the project, which will create […]

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A.T.E. and UNITEX Singapore partner for circular knitting machine promotion in India

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:27:26 +0000

UNITEX Singapore and A.T.E., an Indian provider of textile engineering machinery, are collaborating to use their unique capabilities in the textile sector with the goal of expanding the number of circular knitting machines in India. At all knit production sizes, from tiny job knitters to large textile firms, UNITEX TEXMAC PTE LTD, also known as […]

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Chic Wings (BD) Lingerie to invest US $ 18 million in Bepza Economic Zone

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:24:49 +0000

A joint venture between China and Singapore, Chic Wings (BD) Lingerie Co Ltd, plans to invest US$18 million to build a clothing manufacturing facility in Bangladesh’s Bepza Economic Zone (Bepza EZ). Briefs, undergarments, slips, boxers, shorts, camisoles, bras, and vests are among the astonishing 30 million pieces that the newly designed facility is expected to […]

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A&E Gütermann’s Tech Centre setting benchmarks in quality and innovation in the sewing industry

Dheeraj Sharma — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:38:18 +0000

The thread cost may only account for a small fraction of the cost of a sewn product, but it shoulders 50 per cent of the responsibility for seam strength, durability and appearance. To push innovation and help the industry grow, A&E Gütermann, a global leader in high-quality sewing and embroidery threads, has opened its cutting-edge […]

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India’s Trims and Accessories industry flourishing against odds

Dheeraj Sharma — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:45:25 +0000

In fashion, trims and accessories are like punctuation marks – they’re the details that add emphasis, pauses and flair, influencing a garment’s overall appearance, durability and feel while also increasing its market value. However, of late, the industry is going through a tough phase with exports being stagnant for many years now. India’s garment exports […]

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Shahi Exports announces rebranding initiative as it marks its fifth decade

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:28:54 +0000

The biggest clothing maker and exporter in India, Shahi Exports, announced a significant rebranding initiative in honour of its 50th anniversary. This achievement marks the beginning of a new age for the company and reaffirms its commitment to ethical behaviour, green innovation, and employee empowerment. “For 50 years, Shahi has dedicated itself as a brand […]

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Envoy Textiles to invest Taka 97 crore to boost blended yarn production capacity

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:59:04 +0000

Plans for a significant Taka 97 crore investment to build a new spinning plant have been revealed by Envoy Textiles Limited. This investment is expected to boost the company’s manufacturing capacity by 4,550 tonnes per year. According to a filing with the stock exchange, this strategic expansion is concentrated on producing cotton-polyester-spandex core-spun yarn in […]

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Shangu Tex: Strengths driving success

Dheeraj Tagra — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:31:26 +0000

With nearly 25 years in business, Shangu Tex has become a leading RMG company of Bangladesh. Under the leadership of Maheer Mannan, the company’s Deputy Managing Director and second generation leader, Shangu Tex is focusing on product diversification, capacity enhancement, with plans to establish a new green factory and maximise exposure to buyers worldwide. Things […]

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Mid-level textile companies increasing thrust on product developments

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:32:54 +0000

Innovation and a greater thrust on product development are among the tools needed to stay ahead in the market and a few such mid-level companies with a specific focus on Eri silk products are enjoying considerable growth focusing on these tools. Apparel Resources had a brief discussion with two such interesting companies working in ‘remote […]

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Tamil Nadu powerloom weavers urge CM to take up issue of QCOs on textiles with Centre

Apparel Resources News-Desk — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:10:51 +0000

Tamil Nadu powerloom weavers have urged Chief Minister M.K. Stalin to discuss the planned quality control order (QCO) on viscose rayon staple spun yarn with the central government. According to the Tamil Nadu Federation of Powerlooms Associations, no other nation enforces QCO on textile goods. The entire viscose textile chain has been adversely affected and […]

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