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Hans India
6 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Japan keen on Indian textiles sector
New Delhi/Tokyo: Japanese companies have shown keen interest in investing in India's growing textiles sector, Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has said. India's garment exports to Japan stood at $234.5 million in 2024. Tokyo imported these goods worth about $23 billion last year. Inaugurating the 16thedition of the India Tex Trend Fair (ITTF) in Tokyo, the minister said that India-Japan textiles trade relations remain strong since ages. 'I have spoken to various stakeholders from the apparel and textiles sector under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government's end-to-end policy that has been in place for the apparel and textiles sector,' he told the gathering. 'There is an ecosystem like 7 PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks with an area encompassing 1,000 to 2,000 acres of each unit, where the expected investment is of Rs1 lakh crore, creating almost 12 lakh jobs. The Japanese investors will get all facilities including benefits of the state government subsidies — like labour and electricity subsidy, etc,' the minister emphasised.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jehan Dorab Madan: Inspiring Journey from Paralysis to Table Tennis Champion
An accident in 2007 left him paralysed. Now, J D Madan is back on the podium, winning medals in table tennis M Sudharshan | TNN Until 2007, Jehan Dorab Madan led an active life as a professional racing driver, while tennis, windsurfing and swimming in the ocean were among his hobbies. However, his life took a dramatic turn after an accident left him paralysed. But Madan from Tamil Nadu , a passionate sportsperson, refused to give up. Fourteen years after the accident, in 2021, he discovered a love for table tennis and has been making steady progress ever since. What has helped him excel in the sport, winning medals at international and national levels, is the disciplined approach he has maintained towards his recovery. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai 'When you are paralysed, the most important thing is to stay active so your body can function,' says the 48-year-old. 'At one point, I could not even lift a spoon, but I kept trying so my body would start to adapt. Now, everything seems easy.' Madan, a class 1 (wheelchair) athlete, won multiple medals at the recent ITTF events in Taipei (Future) and Kaohsiung (Challenger). In Kaohsiung, he clinched silver in the men's singles, losing to multiple Olympic medallist Joo Young Dae of South Korea. 'The Kaohsiung competition was a game-changing event for me. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo I never used to win from losing positions, but this time, I managed to do that on multiple occasions. I identified my opponent's weaknesses even when he was leading, took some risks which I had not done before, and it paid off,' says Madan, who won gold in the Khelo India Para Games earlier this year. Madan has also started to gain confidence in himself as he travels frequently and manages things on his own, something that was not possible between 2007 and 2021. 'I thought my world was confined to my home. But travelling around the world opened my mind and gave me confidence. Simple things like going to the supermarket or taking a bus are possible abroad, which is not the case in India due to accessibility issues.' Madan had a tough season last year and failed to qualify for the Paris Paralympics; however, the lessons learned from competing against top-ranked players have shaped him into a better athlete. While Madan predominantly competes in the Future and Challenger categories, he is slowly pushing the bar and gaining valuable points to enter elite-level tournaments. 'Next year will give me a better idea of where I stand in terms of qualifying for the Los Angeles Paralympics. The ranking system has changed, and top-ranked players will need to participate in competitions to earn points,' says Madan, who is ranked 22nd in the world. Robot rally Madan mostly trains with a robot at home, which he says is helpful as it allows him to focus on specific drills. 'Players in my category often try to prevent their opponent from reaching the ball by playing close to the net. So, I spend half of my session practising those shots, and then I play with my able-bodied friends who compete at club level.'
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Japanese firms keen to invest in India's textiles sector: AEPC
Huge opportunities are there to increase collaboration between Indian and Japanese firms in the textiles sector, and companies from Tokyo are keen to invest here, AEPC said on Wednesday. Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Chairman Sudhir Sekhri said that numbers of meetings were held between companies of the two countries in the apparel sector to explore business opportunities. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Digital Marketing Leadership MBA Data Science Management CXO Finance Artificial Intelligence Degree healthcare Design Thinking Technology Others Public Policy Cybersecurity PGDM Data Science others Project Management Healthcare MCA Operations Management Data Analytics Product Management Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategy Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Social Media Marketing & Advertising Data Analytics & Measurement Duration: 24 Weeks Indian School of Business Professional Certificate Programme in Digital Marketing Starts on Jun 26, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Digital Marketing Strategies Customer Journey Mapping Paid Advertising Campaign Management Emerging Technologies in Digital Marketing Duration: 12 Weeks Indian School of Business Digital Marketing and Analytics Starts on May 14, 2024 Get Details A number of domestic firms are participating in the India Tex Trend Fair (ITTF) in Tokyo. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now "We have appealed to increase their (Japan) sourcing and invest more in India. We had successful meetings with major brands like Uniqlo, Adastria, Toray, Itokin company, Broque Japan, Daiso, along with YKK and Pegasus," he said. The Indian industry, he said, is committed to meet Japanese quality norms. Live Events "We invite all our Japanese partners to engage with Indian exhibitors, explore collaborative possibilities, and experience firsthand the strength and reliability of India as a preferred sourcing destination," Sekhri said. The fair was inaugurated by Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh in Tokyo. It is a flagship textiles event, organised in collaboration with the Embassy of India, the Ministry of Textiles, AEPC, and the Japan India Industry Promotion Association (JIIPA). The government is taking a series of measures to boost domestic textiles manufacturing, such as seven PM MITRA Parks. India has a golden opportunity to significantly expand its garment exports to Japan , the council said, adding duty-free trade, strong sustainability credentials, and a flexible manufacturing base are strong foundations. " However, catching up in quality standards (especially in MMF), simplifying trade procedures, and adhering to Japanese compliance norms are critical to capturing a greater share of the US, USD 35 billion Japanese apparel market," it said. India's garment exports to Japan stood at USD 234.5 million in 2024. Tokyo imported these goods worth about USD 23 billion last year. India's share in this is just one per cent.
Fashion Value Chain
6 days ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
India Showcases Apparel Strength at ITTF Japan 2025
The 16th edition of the India Tex Trend Fair (ITTF) was inaugurated today in Tokyo by Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, alongside Indian Ambassador to Japan Shri Sibi George, Additional Secretary Shri Rohit Kansal, and AEPC Chairman Shri Sudhir Sekhri. Running from 15–17 July, ITTF is a key event to promote India's textile and apparel industry to the discerning Japanese market. Organized jointly by the Ministry of Textiles, Embassy of India in Japan, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), and Japan India Industry Promotion Association (JIIPA), the event reflects a strategic commitment to bolstering India–Japan textile trade relations. In his keynote, Shri Giriraj Singh emphasized the potential of the Indian textile ecosystem, particularly the PM MITRA Parks, offering world-class infrastructure across 1,000–2,000 acres and incentives like labour and electricity subsidies. He highlighted recent successes in Indian exports, noting that Japan's import of 5,000 cars from India underlined India's adherence to global quality standards. The Minister also spotlighted India's strengths in sustainable fibers and workforce, urging Japanese brands to increase sourcing and investments in India's robust apparel manufacturing sector. Ambassador Sibi George pointed to India's steady economic growth and rising consumer demand, calling for deeper collaboration with Japanese buyers known for their quality and refined aesthetic sensibilities—values shared by India's rich textile heritage. Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, noted that India offers end-to-end value chain capabilities, scale, and sustainability, making it an ideal sourcing hub. AEPC Chairman Shri Sudhir Sekhri highlighted the participation of 150+ Indian exhibitors showcasing sustainable and high-fashion apparel. He reported enthusiastic interest from Japanese giants like Uniqlo, Adastria, Toray, Itokin, Broque Japan, Daiso, YKK, and Pegasus, reinforcing India's credibility in meeting Japan's strict quality expectations. Sekhri also underlined India's growing export competitiveness through increased CEPA utilization, flexible production capabilities, and ESG-compliant factories with solar integration, traceability, and Kasturi Cotton branding. Despite a strong foundation, India's current garment export share to Japan stands at just 1% (USD 234.5 million out of USD 23 billion in 2024). With duty-free trade, green credentials, and agile manufacturing, India is poised to expand this share. However, progress in MMF quality standards, compliance alignment, and trade facilitation will be key to unlocking greater potential in Japan's USD 20–35 billion apparel market.
South China Morning Post
06-07-2025
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Table tennis world No 2 Wang Chuqin gets traffic fine before heading off to WTT event in US
Table tennis star Wang Chuqin was fined and had a point deducted from his driving licence following a road violation earlier this month. Advertisement The reigning men's singles world champion, who won his title at the ITTF Table Tennis World Championships in Doha in May, was reported to have crossed a solid line and turned into the General Administration of Sport of China building in Beijing without indicating. Wang's violations were not detected by road cameras but were reported to the authorities by the public. In March, the 25-year-old from Jilin was also reported by members of the public to have driven his car while wearing only slippers. Wang was not punished at the time, but the incident did spark controversy. In response to the reports, the Beijing Traffic Management Bureau retrieved the electronic surveillance video of the road, from the East Gate of Tiantan to the lower section of Yuting Bridge, to confirm the violations. Advertisement Wang, the world No 2, was reportedly fined 200 yuan (US$27.91) and visited the Dongcheng Traffic Detachment Tiantan Brigade on the same day to settle his punishment before heading to Las Vegas to take part in the World Table Tennis (WTT) United States Smash.
