Centre Extends Customs Duty Exemption on Cotton Imports Till December 31

October 31, 2026 3:22 PM

Centre Extends Customs Duty Exemption on Cotton Imports Till December 31

The Government of India has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports by two months till December 31, 2026, to ensure adequate availability of raw materials for the domestic textile industry. The extension, notified by the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance through Notification No. 35/2026-Customs dated October 30, 2026, extends the existing exemption, which was scheduled to expire on October 31. The decision aims to improve cotton availability for the domestic tex...

India’s textile sector emerging as major job-creating engine of growth: PM Modi

January 20, 2026 5:15 PM

India’s textile sector emerging as major job-creating engine of growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the rapid transformation of India’s textile sector into a powerful, job-creating and people-centric engine of growth, stating that it reflects the true spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The Prime Minister shared an article authored by Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh, which outlines how the sector has evolved from a legacy industry into a modern driver of employment, investment and exports. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "In this artic...

PM Modi hails remarkable growth in India’s handloom sector

August 6, 2025 3:26 PM

PM Modi hails remarkable growth in India’s handloom sector

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, for highlighting the impressive progress of India’s handloom sector. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office shared Margherita’s article that described how India is weaving heritage, innovation, and collective effort into a global success story. “Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, writes about the growth of the textile sector in Bharat. He explains how,...