The extension of the Iran–US conflict is creating serious challenges for the global economy, and the Indian textile industry is also feeling the pressure. The conflict in the Middle East has pushed crude oil prices higher, which directly affects the textile sector. Many synthetic fibres such as polyester are made from petroleum. When oil prices rise, the cost of producing these fibres also increases. As a result, the prices of yarn, fabrics, and finished garments go up across the entire textile supply chain. Experts believe that if the conflict continues, production costs in...

Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh released the
report titled “Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in
India” at an event held at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi. The report
provides a comprehensive assessment of textile waste...

The Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, unveiled
Bharat Tex 2026, India’s flagship global textile event, signal
ling the country’s growing leadership in the global textile econ
omy. Addressing stakeholders from industry...