Corporates

Ankur Textiles Appoints Viral Joshi As COO To Drive Next Phase Of Growth

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

Ankur Textiles, a division of Arvind Limited, has appointed Viral Joshi as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for the next phase of expansion. Joshi brings over 27 years of industry experience, with a strong track record in managing complex

Corporates

ASSOCHAM Appoints Updeep Singh As Textile Council Chairman

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

The ASSOCHAM has appointed Updeep Singh as Chairman of its National Council on Textiles and Technical Textiles, marking a strategic move to strengthen industry leadership and accelerate sectoral growth. Welcoming the appointment, ASSOCHAM said Singh’s deep industry expertise and strategic perspective will play a key role in advancing India’s textile ecosystem, with a

Corporates

Syre Moves Towards Full-Scale Industrialisation With Global Partnerships

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

Dennis Nobelius has outlined the next phase of growth for Syre, signalling a decisive shift towards full-scale industrialisation as the company advances its textile-to-textile recycling ambitions. Building on earlier collaborations with brands such as Nike and H&M Group, along with launch partners including Gap, Houdini and Target, the company is nearing the required

Corporates

UNIFI Honours Global Leaders In Circular Innovation

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

Unifi Inc., maker of Repreve, has announced the winners of its ninth annual Repreve Champions of Sustainability Awards, recognising brands and mills advancing circularity in the global textile industry. Together with partners, Unifi has helped recycle over 46 billion plastic bottles and convert the equivalent of one billion T-shirts’ worth of textile and yarn waste […]

Corporates

S.P. Apparels Invests Rs 6 Crore In Sri Lankan Subsidiary To Boost Manufacturing

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

S.P. Apparels Ltd has infused Rs 6.01 crore (approx. US$ 6,50,000) as equity into its wholly-owned subsidiary, S.P. Apparels International Pvt Ltd (SPAIPL), as part of its strategy to expand global manufacturing operations. SPAIPL, incorporated in October 2023, is engaged in garment manufacturing and reported a turnover of LKR1.87 million as of March 2025. The […]

Corporates

Garment Mantra Posts 60% Export Growth In FY26

Textile Insights April 13, 2026

Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd has reported robust financial performance for FY26, achieving consolidated export revenues of Rs 2132.72 crore. The company recorded an impressive year-on-year growth of approximately 60%, reflecting strong business momentum and sustained demand across key export markets. This growth has been driven by a healthy order book, expanded product

Industry

Textile Ministry Formulates Time-bound Action Plan To Implement Schemes Announced In The Budget

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The Union Ministry of Textiles has come-up with a comprehensive time-bound action plan to implement the various schemes and policies that were announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in the recent Union Budget. The move follows the policymakers and other industry stakeholders realising the significance of promptly implementing these initiatives which can help the

Tete-A-Tete

Itema Focuses on Innovation And Customer-Centric Approach To Deliver Positive Performance In Challenging Global Environment

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

In an increasingly volatile global environment marked by currency fluctuations, shifting trade policies and cautious investments, Matteo Mutti, shared insights into the company’s 2025 performance, technological advancements and evolving customer dynamics, in an exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights. Reflecting on last year’s performance,

Tete-A-Tete

Four Decades Of Precision: How Bindal Silk Mills Built Its Fabric Processing Expertise

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

As India’s textile processing sector continues to evolve, Surat-based Bindal Silk Mills Pvt. Ltd., has built a reputation for precision-driven fabric processing and technical expertise. Under the leadership of Chairman and Managing Director Ravindra Arya, the company has steadily expanded its capabilities over the decades by focusing on specialised processing segments,

Tete-A-Tete

Finishing For The First Touch: How HYS Industries And A.T.E. Are Elevating Bedding Performance Through Advanced Calendaring

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

HYS Industries, a relatively new entrant in the textile finishing business, is a part of the parent group Raghuvir Exim, which has been associated with A.T.E. for many years. In an exclusive interaction with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights, Hardik Sunil Agarwal, Director of HYS Industries, shares insights into how the company is […]