Corporates

Borana Weaves Commissions 108 Additional Looms

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

Borana Weaves Ltd., one of India’s leading producers of synthetic greige fabric, has commissioned 108 additional looms at its Unit 4, three months ahead of the proposed December schedule. The new capacity, part of a Rs 71.35 crore capex funded through IPO proceeds, brings the total number of

Corporates

Flipkart To Exit Aditya Birla Lifestyle Stake In Rs 950 Crore Block Deal

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

Flipkart Investments is set to offload its entire 6% stake in Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL) through block deals valued at around Rs 950 crore. The transaction will involve the sale of 7.3 crore shares at a base price of Rs 130 per share. The divestment marks one of the largest exits by a […]

Corporates

A.T.E. Partners With STC Spinnzwirn To Bring World-Class Products To India And South Asia

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., a leader in India’s textile value chain, has entered into a strategic partnership with STC Spinnzwirn GmbH, a German manufacturer of advanced textile machinery, effective September 1, 2025. Under the agreement, A.T.E. will act as the official partner to promote STC Spinnzwirn’s world-class products in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.

Industry

Textile PLI Scheme 2.0 Set To Boost MSMEs, Says CITI

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the announcement of the new Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, termed PLI Scheme 2.0, unveiled on September 30. The updated scheme is expected to encourage wider participation and significantly benefit smaller entities across the textile ecosystem. CITI has long advocated for a more

Industry

Textiles Ministry Launches Swadeshi Drive To Boost Domestic Demand For Textile Products

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has rolled out the Swadeshi Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting domestic demand for handloom, handicrafts and textile products. The campaign, which will run for six to nine months, seeks to reposition Indian textiles as aspirational products of pride, style and heritage, with a strong focus on urban millennials and […]

Machinery

Karl Mayer Brings Customer-Centric Innovation To ITMA Asia 2025

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

Under the motto ‘WE WARP. WE KNIT. WE CARE.’, Karl Mayer will present its latest innovations at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, showcasing a 360 m² booth (Hall 5 – A301) dedicated to advancing warp knitting and warp preparation technologies. With a strong focus on customer-driven innovation, Karl Mayer aims to help textile producers increase […]

Sustainability

EU Publishes Revised Waste Framework Directive Introducing Mandatory Textile EPR

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

The European Union has officially published the revised Waste Framework Directive (Directive (EU) 2025/1892) in the Official Journal, setting the stage for significant changes in textile waste management across member states. As a Directive, it must be transposed into national law by each EU Member State, meaning compliance requirements may vary from country to country.

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

TechnoSport Debuts Kids’ Activewear On FirstCry

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

TechnoSport, India’s fastest-growing activewear brand, has announced the launch of its kids’ activewear collection on FirstCry, India’s leading platform for baby and kids’ products. The move reinforces TechnoSport’s commitment to providing performance-driven, comfortable, and affordable apparel designed specifically for children with active lifestyles. The brand debuts

Corporates

Indorama Ventures Champions Systemic Change In Textiles At Lisbon Conference

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, is set to participate in the Textile Exchange Conference in Lisbon from October 13-17, joining leading brand owners, technology providers, weavers, and knitters under the theme Shifting Landscapes. The company aims to drive systemic change across the textile value chain by promoting

Industry

Amid US Tariff Hurdles, India’s Textile Sector Pins Hopes On TEPA

Textile Insights October 3, 2025

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed optimism about the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which came into force on October 1, 2025. The agreement is expected to significantly boost exports of Indian textile and apparel products to Europe. “The TEPA can serve […]