For a company that has spent decades making towels, bedsheets and other home textiles, Welspun Living is increasingly looking beyond the loom. Its latest annual report shows a business attempting a significant transformation from being primarily a large-scale textile manufacturer to becoming a
Samir Joshipura, Group CEO, Trident Group, speaks on the overwhelming response at Bharat Tex 2026, evolving consumer preferences, global market challenges, India’s growing competitiveness and Trident’s sustainability journey. Trident Group’s booth at Bharat Tex 2026 has been witnessing a steady stream of visitors, reflecting the growing interest in the company’s diverse
Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Limited (UMPESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Voltas Limited, a Tata Enterprise, has entered into a strategic agency agreement with Danitech Group, a global provider of textile dyeing, finishing and automation technologies. Danitech is represented under the partnership by Danitech Engineering & Solutions Srl (Italy)
India’s textile and apparel industry could be among the biggest beneficiaries of the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be signed by December 2026 and come into effect by February-March 2027. Announcing the timeline during an interaction with chartered accountants in Mumbai, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to supporting Andhra Pradesh’s transformation into a major textile manufacturing destination, highlighting the need for stronger cotton productivity, modern manufacturing capabilities and greater participation in technical textiles. During his two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh, the Union Minister
In a move aimed at ensuring raw material availability and stabilising input costs for the textile sector, the Government of India has announced a temporary exemption on customs duty for cotton imports from June 1 to October 31, 2026. The decision is designed to maintain a balanced approach between protecting domestic cotton growers and supporting […]
Pushing the boundaries of productivity in ring spinning requires the ability to achieve higher spindle speeds while maintaining consistent yarn quality and machine stability. LS Mills, Theni has successfully installed and commissioned 14400 spindles, LMW LRJ 9 Ring Frames in the past year. LMW worked very closely with the technical team of LS mills, implemented […]
In a spinning industry where productivity, space efficiency and energy optimization define competitiveness, Pongalur Pioneer Textiles has commissioned fourteen LRJ 90 Series ring frames from LMW Limited, each configured with 2400 spindles. The total addition of 33,600 spindles sets a new global benchmark in modern ring spinning. A Strategic Expansion – Not Just a Machine
Industry veteran S. Rajendran has exited A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., after a 35-year tenure and has transitioned into a freelance consulting role. Rajendran, who served as Senior Vice President & Business Head – Textile Engineering Group (Processing & Accessories) and Zonal Head – South India, confirmed that he has officially stepped down from his full-time […]
Arvind Ltd., the textile-to-retail conglomerate and a pioneer in Indian denim, has appointed Rajarshi Ghosh as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of its Denim business. In this role, Ghosh will focus on driving profitable growth, strengthening customer partnerships, advancing digital adoption across the denim value chain and fostering a performance-led culture. Welcoming him to





















