Auto companies apart, Chennai may soon become the hot spot of technical textile units.

The Textiles Ministry has agreed to part-fund the setting up of the Rs 117.07 crore Palla­va­da Technical Tex­t

Chennai, known for its Madras Checks the world over, is fast losing its status as a leading woven apparel exporter to its Bangladeshi counterparts.

The city, which had about 500 woven units exportin

Apparel exports are expected to grow by 20 per cent to USD 16 billion during the current financial year on the back of growing demand in the new markets like Latin America and Africa.

"We are seeing

To offset the impact of demand slowdown in the US and Europe, apparel exporters have demanded incentives in the foreign trade policy which is to be announced soon.

Apparel Export Promotion Council (A

It is the ideal pick for this summer. The stunning array of cotton sarees at the Co-optex showrooms here, with prices suiting everyone’s budget, promises comfort and elegance.

The city has emerged a

The Tamil Nadu Handloom Weavers’ Cooperative Society Ltd, popularly known as Co-optex, has made history of sorts.

It’s overall turnover is expected to cross Rs 1,000 crore this year as against Rs 62