Corporates

LNJ Bhilwara Group And Birla Cellulose Collaborate To Manufacture Functional Textiles With Graphene

Textile Insights February 15, 2025

LNJ Bhilwara Group companies, RSWM Ltd and TACC Ltd, have announced the signing of a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Birla Cellulose, the cellulosic fibres division of Grasim Industries Ltd. This partnership marks a significant step in advancing the development of graphene technology for

Event

Bharat Tex 2025 Kicks Off With Great Fanfare In New Delhi

Textile Insights February 15, 2025

With over 6,000 foreign buyers and 5,000 exhibitors, the event highlights India’s growing role in global textiles, focusing on trade, sustainability, and innovation. Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the beginning of one of the world’s largest textile expos. The event, organized by a consortium

Textile Print

Orange O Tec Unveils Fabpro 1i with Pigment Printing At GTTES & Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

Orange O Tec has introduced the Fabpro 1i series, now equipped for pigment printing, at GTTES and Bharat Tex 2025. With over 15 years of expertise and a team of 75+ engineers, the Surat-based company continues to lead in digital textile printing, boasting over 500 installations across India. Its advanced machines collectively print over 3.5 […]

Economy

India Among Top Global Textile Exporters, Employs Over 45 Million: Economic Survey

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

The Economic Survey highlights India’s position as the sixth-largest exporter of textiles and apparel globally, with exports worth USD 34 billion in 2023. The sector remains a key contributor to GDP, industrial production, and employment, directly engaging over 45 million people, including a significant rural and female workforce. Nearly 80% of India’s textile

Industry

Centre Approves Start-Ups, Education Grants & Skill Development In Technical Textiles

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles, in the 10th Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) meeting under the National Technical Textiles Mission, approved multiple initiatives to boost innovation, education, and skill development in the sector. The committee sanctioned four start-ups under the ‘Grant for Research & Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

INDIAsize Initiative To Be Released At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

The much-awaited INDIAsize initiative, aimed at establishing standardized body measurements suited to Indian physiques, will be released at Bharat Tex 2025 later this month, Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao announced on Tuesday. A set of anthropometric data will be made public, allowing industry stakeholders to provide feedback before finalizing standardized

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

CMAI To Spotlight Indian Apparel At Bharat Tex 2025 With Top Brands & Sustainability Initiatives

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) is set to make a strong impact at Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, organized by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation from February 14-17, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. As a key participant, CMAI will highlight India’s apparel sector through an exclusive Brands of India […]

Product Launch & Innovation

NexTex To Launch At Bharat Tex 2025, Connecting Next-Gen Textile Leaders

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

NexTex, a dedicated leadership forum for second-generation textile entrepreneurs, is set to make its debut at Bharat Tex 2025 with an exclusive networking event. Aimed at young textile leaders aged 21-40, NexTex seeks to build a strong, collaborative community that drives the future of India’s textile industry through innovation, sustainability, and strategic business

Sustainability

Gokaldas Exports Joins As Sustainability Partner At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

Gokaldas Exports, one of India’s largest textile and apparel manufacturers and exporters, has officially announced its role as a Sustainability Partner at Bharat Tex 2025, one of the premier global textile events. This collaboration highlights the company’s steadfast commitment to sustainable manufacturing, eco-friendly practices, and driving the adoption of a

Event

RSWM To Showcase ‘Panchtatva’ Inspired Textile Innovations At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

RSWM Limited, a flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, is set to showcase its ‘Panchtatva’-inspired textile innovations at Bharat Tex 2025. Drawing from the five elements—Fire, Earth, Water, Air, and Space—the initiative blends ancient Indian wisdom with modern technology to drive textile innovation and sustainability. Aligning with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri