Policies

Bangladesh Seeks Tariff Relief Amid Urgent Trade Talks With US

Textile Insights July 10, 2025

Bangladesh is in urgent negotiations with the US to avert looming tariffs that threaten its key exports, particularly apparel. Set to take effect on July 9, the proposed US tariff policy includes a 37% duty on Bangladeshi cotton products more than double the current 16% with a 10% baseline levy

Industry

Textile Ministry Plans New Schemes Beyond PLI-II

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

The Union Ministry of Textiles is exploring the introduction of new schemes for the sector in addition to the proposed second phase of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI-II). Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, stated during a media interaction in Coimbatore today (June 30, 2025) that the government remains committed to the […]

Industry

Govt Extends Safety Order Deadline To Sept 2026

Textile Insights June 13, 2025

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued an amendment to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, extending the enforcement timeline for key provisions of the regulation. As per the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Amendment Order, 2025, the original compliance date has been

Event

29th Manufacturing IT Summit India Set For Tomorrow In Mumbai

Textile Insights June 11, 2025

India’s premier manufacturing technology conference to spotlight digital transformation and smart factory initiatives Exito Media Concepts is set to host the 29th edition of the Manufacturing IT Summit India tomorrow (June 12, 2025) in Mumbai. This physical conference will gather top technology and manufacturing leaders to explore the future of industrial digitization,

Fibre

Trützschler’s Truecycled Yarn Powers Sustainable Interiors In Lotus Electric Cars

Textile Insights May 29, 2025

Trützschler’s advanced Truecycled process is now steering sustainability in the automotive sector, with its high-quality recycled yarn featured in Lotus’ electric vehicles. In partnership with German innovation hub Brain of Materials, Trützschler has enabled the development of WYRON Truecycled yarn, which meets the stringent demands of the automotive industry. The yarn is

Machinery

Powering Progress: LMW Drives Eri Silk Spinning Expansion In North-East India

Textile Insights May 28, 2025

Eri silk, represents one of India’s most eco-conscious and culturally rooted textile traditions. Its production, which allows the silkworm to emerge from the cocoon unharmed, makes it a truly sustainable and ethical fiber. Historically spun on handlooms, Eri silk is now undergoing a remarkable transformation—powered by modern technology and regional collaboration in

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

UNIQLO Opens Fourth Mumbai Store At Inorbit Mall, Malad

Textile Insights May 19, 2025

Expands LifeWear reach in one of the city’s fastest-growing neighborhoods Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has opened its fourth store in Mumbai at Inorbit Mall, Malad, marking its 16th physical outlet in India. Strategically located in Malad West, the new store aims to bring UNIQLO’s signature LifeWear – high-quality, functional and timeless clothing – to more […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

RSWM Launches ‘GLIDE’ Denim Collection At Denim & Jeans India 2025

Textile Insights May 19, 2025

RSWM Ltd., the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2026-27 denim collection, GLIDE, under the LNJ Denim vertical at the 7th edition of the Denim and Jeans India Exhibition in Bengaluru. This marks RSWM’s first full-fledged presence at the exhibition and the debut of shirting and non-indigo (ecru) denim in its […]

Financial Results

Cantabil Retail India Posts Record FY25 Performance

Textile Insights May 19, 2025

Cantabil Retail India Ltd (CRIL), a leading integrated apparel brand, has reported its best-ever financial performance in FY25. Revenue from operations rose 17% YoY to Rs 721.1 crore, up from Rs 615.6 crore in FY24. EBIDTA surged 26% to Rs 205 crore with a margin of 28.4%, while PAT grew 20% to Rs 74.9 crore, […]

Machinery

Announcing the All-New Uster AFIS 6 – The Indispensable Process Control Instrument

Textile Insights May 15, 2025

Uster Technologies introduces its next-generation fiber process control system Fiber quality measurement during spinning preparation is essential for optimizing raw material use and ensuring yarn quality. The all-new Uster AFIS 6, the next-generation laboratory instrument from Uster Technologies, is designed to meet these needs—now with the added capability to test