Tag: SIMA
India imposes duty on cotton imports
On February 1, Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister of India introduced the Indian budget for the financial year 2021-22. Read More
10% import duty on cotton – a severe blow: SIMA
10 per cent import duty on cotton is a severe blow for cotton textile value chain. SIMA appeals PM for withdrawal. Read More
SIMA CD & RA to focus on ELS & organic cotton
The Central Government plans to increase production of high quality Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton, organic cotton and naturally coloured cotton under “AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyan†... Read More
PLI scheme a shot in the arm for MMF & tech textiles
On November 11, 2020, the Union Cabinet gave its approval to extend the PLI scheme to textile products along with nine other new sectors entailing ... Read More
Textile firms welcome PLI scheme; await clarity
On November 11, 2020, The Union Cabinet gave its approval to extend the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme to textile products along with nine other new ... Read More
SIMA hails Rs 1,460 bn PLI scheme
Ashwin Chandran, Chairman, The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has thanked the Prime Minister and Union Textile Minister for including textile industry and allocating budget ... Read More
Weaving Success
While European textiles and clothing companies have been crucial in providing short-term relief in the crisis, such as converting their production or an increased production ... Read More