AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHandloom Spotlight (India): Ahead of 12th National Handloom Day (Aug 7), PM Modi urged people to share GRWM videos to boost local weaves, while the Ministry of Textiles will host the national event at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre with President Droupadi Murmu and top officials, including Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awardees. Weaver Support (Andhra Pradesh): CM Chandrababu Naidu is set to launch Netanna Sevalo in Chirala, offering ₹25,000 to eligible handloom families and rolling out broader welfare measures like free electricity, pensions, cooperative cash credit, and new handloom infrastructure. Trade Policy (India–US): An Indian parliamentary panel pushed for a swift India–US trade pact that includes textiles and urges safeguards against US tariff shocks, plus faster monitoring and targeted support for small firms. Market Signals (US imports): OTEXA data shows US apparel imports fell 8.04% in H1 2026, with Bangladesh down 5.75% year-on-year and China dropping sharply. Innovation (Textile tech): Researchers report flexible photovoltaic fibers that can be stitched into fabrics to generate electricity under sunlight, opening new paths for smart textiles. Sustainability & Craft: Coverage also highlights natural dye and indigo workshops, plus Gen Z-led handloom discovery models that keep traditional weaving relevant online.
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