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PM Modi sets 9L Cr textile exports goal by 2030

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at ‘Bharat Tex 2025’ in the Bharat Mandapam on Sunday. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 17, 2025 03:57 AM IST

Need for tech and tradition to work together: Textiles minister Giriraj Singh

The minister also highlighted the importance of these exhibitions in boosting India’s position in the global textile value chain and promoting innovation in sustainable manufacturing. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 13, 2025 07:20 AM IST

‘MP is emerging...' : CM Mohan Yadav ahead of Global Investors Summit

BJP leader MP Chief Minister Mohan Yadav during campaign rally for the Delhi Assembly elections, in, New Delhi. (@DrMohanYadav51 via PTI Photo)
Published on Feb 10, 2025 03:07 PM IST

Textile industry hosts landmark HR summit in Greater Noida

The second half of the event was dedicated to the TBD Excellence Awards, chaired by Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh. The awards recognized exemplary work in HR management by individuals and organizations, demonstrating the industry’s commitment to innovation and employee welfare. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 21, 2024 06:18 AM IST

India's textile and apparel sector story

Textile and apparel (HT)
Published on Nov 02, 2024 09:00 AM IST

IT, textile sector ‘job destroyers,’ FY 2023-24 job growth declined: BoB report

Job growth increased by just 1.5% in FY24, compared to a 5.7% rise in FY23,(Representational Image/Pixabay)
Published on Aug 23, 2024 03:00 PM IST

Inaugural ceremony of the Textile Gallery II, “Tradition and Innovation"

Sunil Sethi, FDCI Chairman; Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles; Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles and Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles at the opening of the Textile Gallery II “TRADITION & INNOVATION” under Ministry of Textiles at National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 03:46 PM IST

National Handloom Day: New generation of designers reviving Indian textiles

From incorporating the unique Maheshwari weaves of Madhya Pradesh to the delicate Jamdani of West Bengal, designers are not only preserving this invaluable craft but also elevating it to new heights
Published on Aug 07, 2024 06:36 PM IST

Raymond to add over 100 stores of ethnic wear brand Ethnix this year

Gautam Singhania, Chairman and MD of the Raymond group
Published on Jun 27, 2024 11:09 AM IST

Indian textile exports surge by 9.59% in May despite global economic challenges

Textiles (Representational)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 06:52 PM IST

IGNOU invites applications for certificate programme in Fashion Design

The programme aims to cater for the needs of those who aspire to make their careers as assistant designers in the retail or export sectors, or want to become entrepreneurs, or would like to update their existing knowledge and specifically in pattern making and sewing, informed IGNOU. (Photo by BERTRAND GUAY / AFP)
Published on May 28, 2024 03:25 PM IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on December 16

Catch it live on December 16
Published on Dec 27, 2023 09:03 PM IST

How a bustling Bhiwandi is embracing change

Bhiwandi has emerged as one of Asia’s foremost warehousing centres. Amazon’s first warehouse in India was built here, designed by Durraj Kamankar. (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo ))
Updated on Dec 03, 2023 07:02 AM IST

Fashion hacks: Upcycling ideas for turning old clothes into stylish masterpieces

From trash to treasure: 14 innovative upcycling ideas for turning old clothes into stylish masterpieces
Published on Oct 18, 2023 07:34 AM IST

Forging a lifeline for our migrant workers

PREMIUM
ONORC has become a lifeline for migrants, especially during critical times (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)
Published on Sep 08, 2023 10:34 PM IST

Development, ideology steer BJP’s campaign in Karnataka’s Tumkur, Davangere

Karnataka goes to the assembly polls on May 10. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 10:11 AM IST

Centre plans export incentives in textile sector

Centre plans export incentives in textile sector
Published on Mar 06, 2022 03:33 AM IST

Rise in prices of raw materials hits Noida’s garment sector

Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has urged the government to exempt factories from lockdown and requested an ‘essential service’ tag for the labour-intensive apparel export industry.
Updated on Apr 27, 2021 02:43 PM IST

From pushing electric mobility to boosting textile sector, Niti Aayog charts 2021 reforms map

A worker wearing a protective face mask works on a loom in a textile factory, amidst the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) outbreak, in Meerut, India.
Published on Dec 30, 2020 03:49 PM IST

Khadi and Village Industries Commission appoints FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi as Advisor

Sunil Sethi has earlier discharged advisory roles in various government bodies like the Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation, National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, Ministry of Textile, Ministry of Tourism, and Ministry of Culture.
Updated on Sep 26, 2020 04:28 PM IST

The fashion edit: The most iconic fashion magazine covers in times of crisis

British Grazia paid homage to the National Health System (NHS) in it’s April 2020 issue, with split covers featuring real-life NHS workers
Updated on Jun 21, 2020 01:19 AM IST

Lead, cadmium found in foodgrain grown around Jojari river in Jodhpur, claims study

The Jojari River has become a dumping ground for all kinds of waste water.
Updated on May 26, 2020 03:43 PM IST

Centre lifts restriction on export of woven masks

Days before the lockdown was announced on March 24, key government officials in a meeting helmed by the textiles secretary on March 18 pegged the shortage of 10.5 lakh N95 masks and 10 lakh masks.
Updated on May 16, 2020 10:20 PM IST

FDCI sets up COVID-19 support fund, Smriti Irani expresses her gratitude

The Fashion Design Council of India has started a support fund to provide financial assistance to small businesses and young designers in need amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated on Apr 08, 2020 04:57 PM IST

A dress that feeds the nation: Why it is essential to support the local businesses right now

Perhaps there is no better time than now, to illustrate how integral it is for each and every one of us to support local businesses.
Updated on Apr 01, 2020 07:53 PM IST

Key labour reforms bill may include 50 changes: Officials

The government is also likely to modify some clauses of the bill to cater to the specific needs of women workers employed in the ship-breaking, software, and textile industries.
Updated on Mar 10, 2020 12:05 AM IST

A new spin on Khadi: It’s hip, luxurious and colourful

Pannu in one of designer Purvi Doshi’s creations. Khadi falls and drapes beautifully, making it perfect for long flowy outfits such as saris, kurtis, skirts, and long shrugs.
Updated on Sep 28, 2019 05:52 PM IST

A winning combination

Woman demonstrators during Quit India movement 1942
Published on Oct 01, 2021 12:58 AM IST

Guest column by designer David Abraham: New laws for the fashion police

Today with all the chatter by fashion brands, the industry and the media, the conversation on sustainability is getting difficult to follow
Updated on Sep 07, 2019 10:35 PM IST