by DIGITAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE | Apr 5, 2023 | Interviews
Textile Value Chain discussed with Vishwanath R. Agarwal, Chairman of Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council on the current state of power loom industry Can you tell us a little about yourself and your role as the Chairman of the Powerloom ...
by DIGITAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE | Mar 21, 2023 | Garment
The Indian state of Tamil Nadu has launched a number of initiatives to help the textile industry. Under the PM MITRA mega textile park programme, State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) would establish new industrial parks in Virudhunagar,...
by DIGITAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE | Mar 21, 2023 | Traditional Textiles
On Monday, the local branch of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry applauded the Tamil Nadu Budget, especially with the announcement of the Rs 9,000 crore Metro Rail Project for Coimbatore. Today in the Assembly, State Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan...
by DIGITAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE | Mar 20, 2023 | Fashion, Garment
International buyers from all over the World to Visit the show Leading manufacturer-exporters to Showcase a Wide Range in Textiles & Apparels. Special Pavilion from J&K to exhibit Variety and Innovation 20th March 2023, New Delhi: To strengthen the Indian...
by DIGITAL MEDIA EXECUTIVE | Mar 6, 2023 | Traditional Textiles
The Assam government’s restriction on the sale of Mekhela Sador and Gamusa produced on power looms has caused panic among the Surat power loom weavers. Almost 60% of Assam’s usage comes from Surat, which has always been a significant supplier to the North...
by Manali bhanushali | Jun 26, 2021 | In-Depth Analysis, Industry Experts, Interviews
Mr. Sajid Ansari, president of Malegaon Powerloom Udyog Vikas Sanghatana, has worked for his powerloom firm for decades. As president of the Malegaon powerloom industrialists, he represents them now. While Covid-19 devastated the worldwide economy, it had a distinct...
by Manali bhanushali | Jun 24, 2021 | Industry And Cluster, News & Insights
The Covid 19 pandemic had a negative influence on numerous sectors worldwide, creating a significant impact on the individual country’s national economies. Maharashtra was the most affected state in India, with the highest number of active cases. This large...
by Manali bhanushali | Dec 29, 2020 | Industry And Cluster, News & Insights
The Telangana State Government has urged the textile ministry to issue funds for the development of textile industry in the state. The State Government has sought fund in the upcoming central budget for Kakatiya Mega Textile Park (KMTP) and sanction of mega powerloom...
by Ssmundra2612 | Dec 10, 2020 | Apparel, Fashion & Retail, News & Insights
The UK and Canada have signed a trade agreement that secures transatlantic trade with a trading partnership worth £20 billion last year. The new agreement will come into effect on January 1, 2021. The UK will be covered by the EU-Canada FTA during the transition...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | May 9, 2020 | Basics of Textiles, Featured, Textile Articles
HISTORY OF POWER WEAVING The idea of starting factory production of cotton cloth and yarn in India took shape during the first two decades of the nineteenth century. The first cotton mill in India was established in Calcutta in 1818. The second cotton mill came into...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Jul 12, 2019 | Industry And Cluster, News & Insights
As per the latest available Annual Survey of Industries, employment in the Textiles and Wearing Apparel were 25.27 lakh in 2014-15, 26.48 lakh in 2015-16 and 26.97 lakh in 2016-17. Government has been implementing various schemes for welfare and development of textile...
by TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN | Mar 15, 2019 | Industry Experts, Interviews
The Maharashtra government has been placing a lot of emphasis on developing Vidarbha’s cotton value chain, and has attracted a number of textile units to the region through various incentive schemes. Next on the map is Solapur, which the government wants to develop as...
