Event

India’s Textile Industry Charts Green Roadmap At 4th Sustainable Textile Summit

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) hosted the 4th Sustainable Textile Summit (STS) in New Delhi on Sept. 16, 2025, where senior government officials, industry leaders and global experts deliberated on strategies to transform India’s textile industry into a global hub for

Industry

How GST 2.0 Rate Cuts Will Strengthen India’s Textile And Apparel Value Chain

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

For the economy and the textile industry, GST 2.0 reforms are undoubtedly a landmark step. The reduction in manmade fibres from 18% to 5% and synthetic yarn from 12% to 5% will substantially strengthen the country’s textile industry while enhancing its competitiveness and stimulating consumption. Handloom, handicraft goods, yarns and carpets have also been shifted […]

Event

TMMA Elects New Office Bearers, Hosts 65th R&D And Export Awards

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

The Textile Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (TMMA) convened its first Executive Council meeting for 2025–26 on September 19 at the ITME Centre in Mumbai, where it announced new leadership and recognized industry excellence through its prestigious 65th R&D and Export Awards. At the meeting, Prashant Mangukia (Yamuna Machine Works) was elected as Chairman for FY

Corporates

Jaypore Unveils ‘Letters To The Sea’ – A Coastal Collection Celebrating India’s Shores

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

Jaypore, the artisanal lifestyle brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd., has launched Letters to the Sea, a collection inspired by the beauty, craft and rhythms of India’s coastline. Spanning apparel, jewellery and home décor, the collection draws inspiration from monsoon-washed skies, salt-laden breezes, and the timeless rhythm of waves meeting the shore. Manu

Product Launch & Innovation

Mimaki Launches TS200-1600 Sublimation Printer

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

Mimaki Europe, a leading manufacturer of industrial inkjet printers and cutting plotters, has introduced the TS200-1600, a new entry-level sublimation transfer printer designed to deliver vibrant results, versatile applications and affordability. The printer will make its international debut at The Sign Show/The Print Show in Birmingham, UK, from 23–25 September 2025.

Corporates

Itema Lays First Stone Of New Manufacturing Site In Ponte Nossa

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

Itema Group has officially laid the First Stone for its new manufacturing site in Ponte Nossa, marking the beginning of a major redevelopment of the historic Seriana Valley industrial area. The site, once home to Cotonificio Cantoni and unused since 2004, will now be transformed into a world-class production hub for weaving machinery and solutions. […]

Corporates

Lenzing Names Mathias Breuer New CFO

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG has extended the mandate of Chief Pulp & Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Christian Skilich by three years until May 31, 2029. Skilich, who joined the Management Board in June 2020, oversees key areas including pulp commercial and operations, co-products & wood, global HSE, purchasing and innovation. “The pulp business […]

Corporates

OCA Appoints Sucharu Mahajan Uppal As Country Manager, India

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) has appointed Sucharu Mahajan Uppal as its new Country Manager for India. With nearly three decades of experience in the global textile and apparel sector, Uppal will lead OCA’s efforts to scale impact across India’s organic cotton ecosystem. Bart Vollaard, Executive Director of OCA, welcomed her appointment, saying, “Sucharu brings

Corporates

Ashwin Chandran Takes Charge As CITI Chairman

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

Ashwin Chandran, Chairman & Managing Director of Precot Limited, has assumed charge as Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), following the 67th Annual General Meeting in New Delhi. Dinesh Nolkha, Chairman & Managing Director of Nitin Spinners Ltd., has been appointed Deputy Chairman, while Shreyaskar Chaudhary, Managing Director of

Machinery

Slack & Parr To Showcase Advanced Gear Pump Solutions At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

Textile Insights September 22, 2025

Precision gear metering specialist Slack & Parr will present its enhanced range of large-capacity gear pumps for the heavy denier, industrial and nonwoven markets at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, taking place in Singapore from October 28–31. The company will exhibit in Hall 4, Stand D305. A member of the British Textile Machinery Association (BTMA), […]