SIHMA Meets Piyush Goyal to Discuss FTAs and Growth of Tamil Nadu Knitwear Sector
A delegation from the South India Hosiery Manufacturers Association (SIHMA) met Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, in New Delhi on 11 February 2026 to deliberate on the present challenges and future growth prospects of the Tamil Nadu knitwear industry. The meeting was chaired by Shri A. Sakthivel, Chairman of the […]
Dr A. Sakthivel Welcomes Budget 2026–27 – Blueprint for Indian Apparel Industry
Dr A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC, has welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27 as a decisive and forward-looking roadmap that reinforces India’s ambition to emerge as a resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive textile and apparel manufacturing powerhouse. According to Dr Sakthivel, the Budget successfully aligns growth, self-reliance, employment generation, and sustainability into a cohesive national vision, while […]
Tamil Nadu Weaves a New Global Future for Fashion Manufacturing
Tamil Nadu is no longer just supplying fabric to the world. It is actively shaping the future of global fashion manufacturing. In a decisive policy signal that blends ambition with scale, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced a 20 per cent capital subsidy for weaving and knitting units investing in modern machinery, setting the tone […]
Bangladesh in Crisis: A Path Forward for Indian Apparel?
— Kumar Duraisamy Joint Secretary Tiruppur Exporters Association Uncertainty in Bangladesh, will this be an opportunity for the Indian Apparel industry to grow its Global Share? This is the question that is being asked by many of my friends and particularly friends from the Media. 30 Years back Bangladesh doesn’t have any great infrastructure to […]
Bangladesh Unrest: A Potential Boon for Indian Apparel Industry?
The recent civil unrest in Bangladesh has sent shockwaves through the global apparel industry. With buyers pulling out orders and seeking alternative production hubs, India stands to benefit. However, challenges persist. According to Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman, Shri Sudhir Sekhri, the immediate impact of the situation in Bangladesh is a surge in demand […]