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 […]
AEPC at 47: Championing India’s Apparel Exports with Renewed Vision
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) marked its 47th Foundation Day with a celebratory event at its headquarters in Apparel House, Gurugram. The occasion, filled with pride and gratitude, saw participation from senior functionaries and staff members. The lighting of lamps and cake-cutting ceremony set the tone for the event, symbolizing the council’s continued commitment […]
India’s Textile Industry and COP28: Embracing Sustainability
The COP28 climate summit, held in Dubai, has further underlined the global urgency to address climate change, placing sustainability at the forefront of every industry’s agenda. For India’s textile industry—a vital sector contributing significantly to the country’s economy and employment—this marks a pivotal moment. With global buyers and markets increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly practices, the industry […]