Sustainability

Sangam India To Set Up 27 MW Solar Power Plant In Rajasthan

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

Sangam (India) Ltd has signed an agreement for the installation of a 27 MWp solar power plant in Rajasthan as part of its sustainability and energy cost optimisation initiatives. The company has entered into an EPC contract with IB Vogt Solar India Pvt Ltd for setting up the project at Sangarh

Corporates

SIMTA Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

SIMTA, a leading producer of specialized machinery for the textile industry, has officially joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a Corporate Member. Over the past two decades, SIMTA has become a key supplier of precision rollers for top OEMs and expanded its portfolio to include overhead cleaners, bobbin transport systems and other textile

Corporates

Nahar Industrial Enterprises Appoints Chandan Kumar Kar As Asst VP

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

Nahar Industrial Enterprises Limited has appointed Chandan Kumar Kar as Assistant Vice President, marking a significant step in strengthening its operational leadership. In his new role, Kar will focus on driving operational excellence, process optimisation and quality-led manufacturing practices, aimed at improving efficiency and supporting the company’s long-term growth

Corporates

Abhishek Nawani Appointed CEO – Manufacturing At PDS

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

PDS has appointed Abhishek Nawani as CEO – Manufacturing. In his new role, he will oversee customer engagement, growth initiatives and have overall P&L responsibility for the manufacturing segment. Abhishek has been with PDS for the past four years and brings nearly three decades of experience in global apparel sourcing and manufacturing across India, Bangladesh, […]

Corporates

Centre Appoints New Joint Secretary And Textile Commissioner In Ministry Of Textiles

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved key senior-level appointments in the Ministry of Textiles, strengthening administrative leadership in the sector. As per the government notification, Manisha Chatterjee has been appointed as Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, for a tenure of five years from the date she assumes charge, or until further

Industry

Ministry Of Textiles Ends 2025 On Strong Note With Export Growth, Reforms And Infra Push

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles closed 2025 on a strong note, reporting significant progress across infrastructure creation, exports, farmer support, skilling and regulatory reforms, reinforcing India’s position as a global textile powerhouse. Textile and apparel exports rose to US$ 37.8 billion in 2024–25, registering 5% growth and generating a robust trade surplus of US$ 28.2

Sustainability

PDS Limited Gets SBTi Validation For Net-Zero Climate Targets

Textile Insights December 27, 2025

PDS Limited, a global fashion supply chain solutions company, has announced that its net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets for FY2050 have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation confirms that PDS’s climate commitments are aligned with science-based pathways required to limit global warming in line with the Paris

Home Textiles

FabriCare By D’Decor Launches DreamWorld Kids Bedding Collection

Textile Insights December 27, 2025

FabriCare by D’Decor, India’s leading innovator in high-performance home textiles, has unveiled DreamWorld, a thoughtfully curated bedding collection designed for toddlers, preteens and teens, bringing imagination, comfort and functionality together in children’s bedrooms. Inspired by global design trends, the DreamWorld collection features vibrant digital prints

Event

Techtextil India 2025 Sees Strong Footfall

Textile Insights December 27, 2025

The 10th edition of Techtextil India 2025 concluded on a high note at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, firmly reinforcing India’s growing stature as a global destination for value-added and technical textiles. The three-day trade fair attracted a robust turnout of 9,144 visitors from 235 Indian cities and 45 countries, with particularly strong participation from […]

Corporates

Shekhar Singh Appointed Managing Director At Zschimmer & Schwarz

Textile Insights December 27, 2025

Shekhar Singh has taken on a new role as Managing Director at Zschimmer & Schwarz, marking a significant leadership appointment for the globally renowned specialty chemicals group. Headquartered in Lahnstein near Koblenz, Germany, Zschimmer & Schwarz is a 100 per cent family-owned company with a legacy spanning more than 130 years, having been founded in […]