Industry

50 Textile Parks Sanctioned Under SITP, 1.23 Lakh Jobs Created

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

To boost investment, employment, and exports in the textile sector, the Ministry of Textiles has been implementing the Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP), aimed at setting up world-class textile parks across India’s key textile hubs. While the SITP was in operation until March 31, 2021,

Export

India Eyes EU, New Markets To Drive Textile Export Surge

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

India’s textile industry is gearing up to tackle global trade challenges head-on, with a renewed thrust on quality, zero defects, and export competitiveness, aiming for a US$ 100 billion export target by 2030. In a high-level meeting with top textile and apparel stakeholders at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, joined by […]

Corporates

MATEXIL Joins High-Level Talks With Textile Minister On Post-Tariff Strategy

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

The Man-Made and Technical Textiles Exporters Association of India (MATEXIL) participated in high-level consultations convened by the Hon’ble Textile Minister to discuss the evolving trade scenario following US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement. MATEXIL Chairman Shaleen Toshniwal, Vice Chairman Anil Rajvanshi, and Narendra Dalmia attended the meeting

Industry

BGMEA Seeks US Man-Made Fibre Imports To Cut China Dependence

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

After recently unveiling plans to import cotton from the United States to help reduce the trade deficit, Bangladesh’s garment industry is now keen to source more man-made fibres such as polyester and nylon from the US, a market segment currently dominated by China. The interest was expressed during a meeting between leaders of the Bangladesh […]

Corporates

Borana Weaves Expands With 192 New Water Jet Looms

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

Borana Weaves Limited has begun commercial operations of 192 state-of-the-art water jet looms at its facility in Hojiwala Industrial Estate, Sachin, Surat, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing expansion plan to install a total of 348 looms. The new capacity is expected to boost operational efficiency, increase production volumes, and enable the company to […]

Event

Gartex Texprocess India 2025 Expands With New Segments

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

The 13th edition of Gartex Texprocess India is set to open at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing an expanded line-up, fresh segments, and a strong international presence. Organised by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, the show will span Halls 2, 3, and 4, covering 1,50,000+ sq ft. This […]

Corporates

Eastman, Huafon Partner On Naia Yarn In China

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

Eastman has announced a formal strategic partnership with Huafon Chemical to establish a joint facility for the production of cellulose acetate yarn. The facility will focus on localized production and product innovation for Eastman Naia™ cellulose acetate filament yarns in China. “China is the world’s largest textile supply chain hub and a frontier for product […]

Special Report

New Book Awesome I Empowers Readers To Shine

Textile Insights August 14, 2025

Author, speaker, and corporate professional Rushin H. Vadhani has released his latest book, Awesome I – Inspire the Real You!, a motivational guide aimed at helping individuals break free from self-doubt, fear, and societal pressures to embrace their authentic selves. Drawing from hundreds of conversations with students, corporate peers and his own daughter, Vadhani says

Financial Results

Shelton To Showcase Deep Learning AI At ITMA Asia + CITME 2025

Textile Insights August 13, 2025

UK-based Shelton Vision will unveil its latest machine vision inspection technology incorporating machine learning and deep learning AI at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore. The system achieves over 98% defect detection accuracy and up to 100% defect classification and grading accuracy, enabling precise identification of even the smallest faults in plain or patterned

Financial Results

Himatsingka Q1 Revenue Dips 10% To Rs 661 Cr

Textile Insights August 13, 2025

Himatsingka Seide Limited reported consolidated revenue of Rs 661.02 crore for Q1 FY26, down 10.4% year-on-year, impacted by global trade uncertainty and proposed additional 25% US tariffs. EBITDA stood at Rs 124.75 crore with an 18.9% margin, compared to Rs 148.90 crore and 20.2% a year ago. Net profit fell 47% to Rs 10.90 crore. […]