Corporates

Awards Conferred On Emerging Engineers For Outstanding Academic Work

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

At the Aachen-Dresden-Denkendorf International Textile Conference held in Aachen at the end of November, Peter D. Dornier, Chairman of the Walter Reiners Foundation of the VDMA, honoured five emerging engineers for their exceptional academic work. Promotion and sustainability awards were

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TEXTILES 2030 Conference To Address Geopolitics, Innovation And Sustainability

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

As the global textile and apparel industry braces for a decade defined by geopolitical shifts, rapid technological evolution and intensifying sustainability expectations, The Textile Association (India) – Mumbai Unit is set to organise an international conference titled “TEXTILES 2030 – Navigating Geopolitics, Technology Innovations and Global Expectations” on January 30,

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Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Appoints Jacob John As CEO Of Emerging Business

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL) has appointed Jacob John as Chief Executive Officer – Emerging Business, marking a key leadership move as the company sharpens its focus on new growth opportunities in India’s fashion and lifestyle market. In his new role, Jacob will lead the development of emerging categories, new brand concepts and innovative […]

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Nitesh Kanchan Appointed CEO Of Arrow

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

Arvind Fashions Ltd has appointed Nitesh Kanchan as Chief Executive Officer of Arrow, marking a key leadership move for the iconic menswear brand as it enters its next phase of growth in India. In his new role, Kanchan will lead Arrow’s strategy across product development, brand building, digital initiatives and omni-channel retail, strengthening its position […]

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LNJ Bhilwara Appoints Salil Bawa As President – Corporate Development & IR

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

LNJ Bhilwara Group has announced the appointment of Salil Bawa as President – Corporate Development & Investor Relations, strengthening the group’s leadership as it advances its growth and capital market strategy. Bawa brings over 25 years of experience in investor relations, corporate strategy, capital markets and corporate planning across global markets. His career

Industry

President Of India Confers Shilp Guru And National Handicraft Awards For 2023–24

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the Shilp Guru Awards and National Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024 at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, honouring India’s master craftspersons, designers and innovators for their outstanding contribution to the handicrafts sector. A total of 48 awards were presented, including 12 Shilp Guru Awards and […]

Industry

Ministry Of Textiles Launches Nationwide Chaupal Programme

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has launched the nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Programme in New Delhi as part of National Handicrafts Week celebrations. The initiative was organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) in the presence of Secretary (Textiles) Neelam Shami Rao. The Chaupal Programme aims to promote awareness of handicraft traditions,

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Himson Engineering Issues Public Notice On Oerlikon Patent Rights In India

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

Himson Engineering Private Limited, Surat, has issued a public notice informing the industry about patent rights held by Oerlikon Textile GmbH & Co. KG, Germany, in relation to false-twist texturising technology used in manmade fibre applications. As per the notice, Oerlikon is the registered proprietor of Indian Patent No. 316763, titled ‘A False-Twist Texturing

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Textiles Secretary Visits The Kunj During National Handicrafts Week

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

As part of the ongoing National Handicrafts & Heritage Week 2025 celebrations, Secretary to the Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, visited The Kunj, the flagship retail and cultural space of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), on December 10. She was accompanied by Amrit Raj, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), along with senior ministry

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Textiles Minister Reviews Progress Of PM MITRA Parks

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

The Minister of Textiles chaired a review meeting on 4 December 2025 to assess the progress and upcoming milestones of the PM MITRA Parks initiative. Senior officials from the ministry and state governments were present during the session. During the meeting, officials presented updates on the implementation of the parks. External infrastructure works worth Rs […]