Tete-A-Tete

The Highest Growth Potential Lies In Functional And Technical Textiles: Dr Murarka

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The buzz of sustainability is reshaping formulation strategies across the textile chemicals sector in India, and at Mirachem Industries, we actively adapt to these evolving demands, states Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka in this exclusive interview with Textile Insights Could you give us an overview of

Sustainability

How Vikram Turned Climate Pressure Into A Business Opportunity With Ivy Decarb

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Vikram stood on the noisy, humid floor of his mid-sized dyehouse in Surat, feeling the squeeze from every direction. On his desk sat a stark reality: energy expenses were up 15% this quarter, eroding their already thin margins. In his inbox was a sharp email from a key European apparel brand, demanding a concrete decarbonization […]

Special Report

India’s Textile Industry At The Crossroads: Opportunities In A Shifting Global Supply Chain

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

By Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Ltd. The biggest benefit of the events in the 2025 domestic textile industry was the diversification of its export markets. The global market chaos caused by the United States’ reciprocal trade tariffs is well known. As a result, demand across regions was volatile and uneven. A partial state […]

Tete-A-Tete

‘Today’s Consumer Is Looking For A Balance Of Price, Fashion And Convenience’

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Operational efficiency, consistent product quality and a scalable distribution network have helped Ajmera Fashion maintain steady growth even in a competitive environment, says Ajay Ajmera   How has your journey from founding the company in 1992 to building Ajmera Fashion influenced and shaped the DNA of the company today? My journey began on the ground […]

Policies

Punjab Textile Policy 2026 Targets Investment, Jobs And Global Edge

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The Government of Punjab has introduced the Punjab Textile and Apparel Policy 2026, a wide-ranging roadmap aimed at strengthening the state’s position as a leading textile and apparel manufacturing hub while driving investment, employment and exports. Building on Punjab’s strong industrial foundation, where textiles account for a significant share of output and exports,

Export

Bangladesh RMG Exports To US Slip, Market Share Rises

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the United States, its largest export destination, declined marginally by 0.91% year-on-year to US$ 792 million in January 2026, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel. Exports stood at US$ 799 million in the same month last year. Despite the dip in value, Bangladesh emerged as […]

Policies

Government Extends RoDTEP Scheme Till September 2026

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The Government of India has announced the continuation of the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for an additional six months, extending its validity from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the notification confirms […]

Technology

Rieter SERVOpack: Modular System For Efficient Packaging

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

The future of packaging is within reach: In 2027, fully automated Rieter spinning mills with only three operators for every 10,000 spindles will become a reality. This means maximum efficiency with minimum personnel costs. Smart automation solutions like the fully automatic packaging system SERVOpack are paving the way. Short-staple spinning mills are under increasing

Sustainability

India’s Textile Waste Presents US$ 3.5 Bn Circular Market Opportunity

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

India’s textile sector, a cornerstone of the country’s industrial and export economy, is facing a mounting sustainability challenge as it generates an estimated 7,073 kilotonnes of textile waste every year, according to the latest government-backed report, Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India (2026). The study, commissioned by the Ministry of Textiles, positions

Sustainability

Ireland’s Circular Strategy Puts Textiles At The Core Of Sustainable Transition

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

Ireland has unveiled its Circular Economy Strategy 2026–2028, placing textiles and clothing at the forefront of its push to reduce emissions, minimise waste and strengthen resource efficiency across industries. Launched by Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, and Alan Dillon, Minister of State for the Circular Economy, the strategy positions