Tiruppur Exporters’ Association Wins CITI–UNIDO Best Cluster Initiative Award for Sustainable Textile Production
The Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) has been honoured with the prestigious CITI–UNIDO Best Cluster Initiative Towards Sustainable Textile Production Award at the CITI Textile Sustainability Awards 2026 ,award function at Bharat Tex 2026 in recognition of Tiruppur’s outstanding initiatives in promoting sustainable textile manufacturing and environmental stewardship. The award was presented during a special ceremony […]
“Beyond Tariffs: Building Global Competitiveness in India’s Textile & Apparel Sector” at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
It was a very engaging and fruitful discussion with industry leaders and policymakers. I had the opportunity to share the remarkable journey of the Tiruppur knitwear cluster, highlighting how our ecosystem of specialised MSMEs has made Tiruppur India’s leading knitwear export hub. I also spoke about the cluster’s strong commitment to sustainability and ESG initiatives, […]
Bharat Tex 2026 – Day 1 | 14 July 2026 | Interaction with Tamil Nadu Ministers
On the inauguration of Bharat Tex 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Tamil Nadu delegation comprising Selvi S. Keerthana , Hon’ble Minister for Industries; Shri M. Vijay Balaji, Hon’ble Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi; and Thiru T. N. Venkatesh, IAS, Principal Secretary, Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi Department, interacted with TEA Honorary Chairman, Padma […]
Bharat Tex 2026 – Day 1 | 14 July 2026 | TEA Stall
Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) stall at Bharat Tex 2026, themed “Tiruppur – The World’s Sustainable Sourcing Destination,” showcases the city’s sustainability initiatives through miniature models highlighting Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) wastewater recycling, mass tree plantation and adoption of renewable energy in the knitwear industry. At the TEA stall are President Shri K. M. Subramanian, Vice […]
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Bharat Tex 2026; AEPC Chairman Dr. A. Sakthivel Says Event Reinforces India’s Leadership in Global Apparel Trade
New Delhi, July 14, 2026: Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh today inaugurated Bharat Tex 2026, India’s largest global textile and apparel event, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The four-day event, being held from 14–17 July 2026, is organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, a consortium of Textile Export Promotion Councils and industry […]
Bharat Tex 2026 – Day 1 | 14 July 2026 | Knowledge session on Sustainability and Circularity: Demonstrating Traceability Solutions for Transparency and Strengthened Global Competitiveness of the Indian Textile and Apparel Sector
At Bharat Tex 2026, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) organised a session titled “Demonstrating Traceability Solutions for Transparency and Strengthened Global Competitiveness of the Indian Textile and Apparel Sector.” On behalf of the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA), Shri M. Anand, Joint Secretary, participated as one of the panellists. He shared the Tiruppur perspective, highlighting […]