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BharatTex 2026| Mend old clothes, meet master craftsperson at these Delhi events

With precursor, parallel events such as Indie Haat and Weave the Future 4.0, those keen to be part of Bharat Tex 2026 can gain access to interactive workshops and activities at Dilli Haat and National Crafts Museum.
Published on Jul 11, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Scottish fashion seeks new talent for homespun crafts

Scottish fashion seeks new talent for homespun crafts
Published on Feb 20, 2026 11:14 am IST

Ludhiana: Awaiting 250-cr subsidy, bizmen meet textile official

Industrialists hope the assurance would translate into swift action, as delayed subsidies have already impacted production, employment and future investment plans in Ludhiana’s textile hub. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Feb 05, 2026 03:12 am IST

US tariff cut a lifeline for TN textile industry, says association

US tariff cut a lifeline for TN textile industry, says association
Published on Feb 04, 2026 08:38 am IST

New scheme named after Mahatma Gandhi in Budget 2026 amid MGNREGA repeal row

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman at Parliament to present Union Budget 2026, in New Delhi on Sunday.
Updated on Feb 01, 2026 04:48 pm IST

Haryana: Saini announces int’l-level textile institute in Panipat

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini lays foundation stone of the Panipat-Jatal Road and the overbridge project on the C.L.C. (Canal), in Panipat on Wednesday. (ANI)
Published on Jan 22, 2026 07:00 am IST

Lore galore: Reseeding the pomegranate's sacred and sensual symbolism

Reseeding the pomegranate's sacred and sensual symbolism
Updated on Nov 14, 2025 11:50 am IST

Amid Trump's tariffs, Centre to ramp up MSP cotton buys to shield farmers

A worker feeds raw cotton into an opener machine at a processing facility in Amritsar
Published on Sept 03, 2025 07:49 am IST

Gujarat: Two killed, 20 injured after blast at textile factory in Surat

At least 10 fire tenders reportedly rushed to the spot to douse the blaze.
Updated on Sept 01, 2025 10:59 pm IST

Duty-free cotton imports extended till end of the year

Farmers’ groups have criticised the move, saying cheaper imports of the fibre will hurt them in a year of good rains and an expected robust harvest. (HT)
Published on Aug 29, 2025 07:42 am IST

US tariffs to hit nearly one-fourth of India's textile exports in next 6 months

A garment factory in Noida. The US is the biggest export market for India's textile industry.
Updated on Aug 28, 2025 05:51 pm IST

Ludhiana: ‘Future of India’s textile industry lies in technical textiles’

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) organised a high-impact conference in Ludhiana on Saturday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 27, 2025 02:59 pm IST

Textile firms' share prices surge as Trump imposes 35% tariff on Bangladesh

US President Donald Trump imposed a 35 per cent tariff on Bangladesh, a nation which plays a crucial role in the Indian textile sector.
Published on Jul 08, 2025 06:20 pm IST

7 Indian textiles that will transform your home and its aesthetics

A cosy living room layered with Indian textiles like Kalamkari, Ikat and Ajrakh, blending heritage craft and modern comfort for a space rich in texture and stories.
Published on Jun 24, 2025 05:57 pm IST

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 Sept 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