Tajikistan aims to boost its textile exports tenfold from US$ 300 million to US$ 3 billion by increasing domestic cotton processing and building full-cycle production chains. This vision was outlined by Sherali Kabir, Minister of Industry and New Technologies, during the First International
KG Exports, one of India’s largest apparel manufacturers, had the honour of hosting the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India, Shri Giriraj Singh, at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Ludhiana. During his visit, Giriraj Singh undertook a detailed tour of the company’s operations and infrastructure, gaining insights into the company’s manufacturing
The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has released a comprehensive report outlining the social, economic, and environmental benefits of developing a large-scale textile recycling hub in the UK. The proposal centres on a phased rollout of three Automatic Textile Sorting Plants (ATSPs) and a chemical recycling facility, aimed at transforming the country’s approach to
The global technical textiles market, valued at US$ 209.38 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2%, reaching US$ 338.79 billion by 2032, according to Stellar Market Research. The growth is fuelled by rising demand across automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and protective clothing sectors, driven by a shift towards lightweight, durable, and […]
Amazon and FedEx are leading a new wave of automation in logistics, integrating AI and robotics to boost efficiency, accuracy and customer satisfaction across their global operations. Amazon recently unveiled a US$ 300 million, 2.8 million-square-foot AI-enabled logistics hub in Charlton, Massachusetts. The facility, which employs over 1,000 people and hundreds of robots,
As part of his outreach to industry leaders, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav visited Rajinder Gupta, Chairman Emeritus of the Trident Group at his residence in Ludhiana. The meeting reflected the strong and longstanding relationship between the Madhya Pradesh government and Trident Group, a leading Indian manufacturer in textiles and paper. The visit […]
In response to intensifying global regulations and the growing push for circular economy practices, CEMATEX (European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers) will launch the ITMA Sustainability Forum: Accelerating the Green Transition on 30 October 2025 at Singapore Expo. The half-day forum, held alongside ITMA ASIA + CITME, Singapore 2025, is tailored to support
Despite stronger climate pledges, global fashion giants like Adidas, H&M Group, Inditex, Lululemon, and Shein are falling behind on meaningful decarbonisation, according to the 2025 Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM) released by NewClimate Institute and Carbon Market Watch. The report reveals that while greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets have improved,
Primus Partners, a leading Indian management consulting firm, has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to drive India’s textile exports to US$ 100 billion over the next five years. Anchored in a six-point strategy, the roadmap outlines key recommendations to diversify export offerings, integrate Industry 4.0, increase skilled manpower, enhance infrastructure and build industry
India is on a strong growth trajectory, with its share of global GDP rising from 1.9 per cent in 2008 to 3.4 per cent in 2023. What would it take to achieve the ambitious target of 8 to 10 per cent share of global GDP by 2040? In a new report ‘India’s Future Arenas: Engines […]






















