Exemption of imported VSF under Advance Authorization Scheme from Quality Control Order will boost exports – SIMA

The Union Government is taking various bold and proactive initiatives for strengthening the global competitiveness of…

Avoid panic buying due to increasing cotton prices – SIMA Chief

The predominantly cotton based Indian textiles & clothing industry has been taking advantage of the home-grown…

SIMA hails policy measures announced in TN budget for textile industry

Tamil Nadu that accounts 1/3rd of the textile business size, 45% of the spinning capacity, 10%…

Textile Industry wishes raw material structural issues to be addressed in Union Budget

The interim Union Budget for the year 2024-25 maintains status quo as far as tax rates…

South India Mills Association (SIMA): Celebrating 90 Years of Textile Excellence

In the dynamic landscape of the Indian textile industry, the South India Mills Association (SIMA) stands…

Southern spinning sector seeks Central and State Governments’ urgent relief measures to sustain livelihood of families

The Southern States, particularly Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana that account around 55% of the…

SIMA appeals for financial relief measures and exemption of import duty on ELS cotton

The predominantly cotton based Indian textiles and clothing industry has been facing an unprecedented financial stress…

SIMA elects new office-bearers to address structural challenges and enhance global competitiveness

At the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), held recently, new…

Textile Industry discusses issues concerning hindrances in growth of T&A segment

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) organized a press meeting on 23rd August 2023 to deliberate…

First PM MITRA Park in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

A Memorandum of Understanding to establish the first PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM…

Seven PM MITRA Park sites announced

Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra The Government of India announced…

Textile manufacturers should start securing Cotton to meet their demands

Textile manufacturers should start securing Cotton to meet their demands. Besides, all those involved with Cotton…

SIMA submits master plan to TN Chief Minister for increase of cotton production

Tamil Nadu textiles and clothing industry predominantly cotton based, accounts 1/3rd of the textile business size,…

Ravi Sam re-elected as Chairman of SIMA

Advises mills to focus on renewable energy The 63rd Annual General Body meeting of The Southern…

SIMA Chairman appeals to TN CM for moderation in power tariff hike

Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission has notified the revised tariff Orders for energy charges and different…

SIMA Texfair 2022 – successful expo conducted at the right time

The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), the single largest employers’ organization representing the entire textile value…

“Impose cotton stock declaration mandatory and allow 40 lakh bales of duty-free import of cotton” – Cotton Textile Industry

The predominantly cotton based textile industry is facing a long drawn recession on cotton front as…

SIMA ELECTS NEW OFFICE-BEARERS FOR 2021-2022

The 62nd Annual General Meeting of The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) was held on 27th  …

Expedite conclusion of FTAs and enhance global competitiveness – New SIMA Chief

The Indian textiles and clothing industry being the second largest employment provider, next only to the…

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme – Herald a new age in textile manufacturing – ITTA / SIMA hails

Cotton has been the engine of growth for the Indian textiles and clothing industry due to…

SIMA appeals for inclusion of textile units under continuous process industry

The Government of Tamil Nadu on 18th April 2021 has imposed certain restrictions with effect from…