Economy

Rupee Crashes Past 90 As Trade Deal Uncertainty And Outflows Intensify

Textile Insights December 5, 2025

The rupee slid to a record low beyond 90 per dollar on December 3, driven by persistent foreign outflows, heavy offshore speculation and uncertainty over the delayed India–US trade deal. The currency has been weakening for several sessions, repeatedly setting new lows and renewing concerns over

Industry

Tariff Uncertainty Halts US$ 2 Billion In US Apparel Orders For India

Textile Insights December 5, 2025

Negotiations between Indian apparel exporters and US buyers have stalled, putting nearly US$ 2 billion in summer orders at risk. Exporters are hesitant to commit without clarity on the tariffs that will apply under the long-pending India–US trade deal, which was expected to be concluded by fall but remains unresolved. With uncertainty persisting, major US […]

Corporates

SPGPrints Secures Key Orders At ITMA ASIA 2025

Textile Insights December 2, 2025

SPGPrints, the global leader in innovative textile printing solutions, announced an overwhelmingly successful participation in ITMA ASIA 2025 at the Singapore Expo. The event not only showcased the company’s commitment to sustainable and high-efficiency technology but also resulted in the finalization of several major orders with key industry players and the

Corporates

M. Sankar Of LMW Limited Receives Honorary Membership From TAI

Textile Insights December 1, 2025

The prestigious 78th All India Textile Conference, organized by The Textile Association of India (South India Unit) in collaboration with the American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC), was held on 21 – 22 November, 2025 at Hotel Le Meridien, Coimbatore. During the event, Director – Operations, LMW Limited, Mr M Sankar, was awarded […]

Industry

Union Textiles Minister Visits NITRA, Reviews Breakthrough Milkweed Fibre Research

Textile Insights December 1, 2025

Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, visited NITRA, Ghaziabad to inspect the ongoing Milkweed (Aak) cultivation fields. NITRA’s research on Milkweed fibre known for being heat-resistant, lightweight and eco-friendly is emerging as a promising breakthrough for the textile industry. Led by NITRA’s Director General, Dr. M.S. Parmar, the project brings together

Corporates

DyStar Retains 2nd Position In IPE’s 2025 Green Supply Chain Index

Textile Insights December 1, 2025

DyStar has once again secured 2nd place in the 2025 IPE CITI Index within the Industrial Chemicals category, highlighting its continued commitment to transparent and sustainable supply chain practices. The company also recorded an improved CATI score, highlighting its strengthened efforts in climate action and carbon transparency. This recognition reinforces DyStar’s focus

Corporates

Vardhman ReNova Wins CII Design Excellence Award 2025 For Circularity

Textile Insights December 1, 2025

Vardhman ReNova has been honored with the CII Design Excellence Award 2025 in the Design for Circularity category for its pioneering ReNova Recycle Cotton innovation. The award recognizes Vardhman’s commitment to advancing sustainable textile solutions at a time when the industry faces increasing environmental challenges. ReNova™ stands out as a meaningful step toward

Corporates

Ashok Juneja Retires After 40+ Years In Textile Industry

Textile Insights December 1, 2025

Ashok Juneja, Director – Sales & Services at Saurer India and one of the textile industry’s most respected leaders, has stepped back from active professional roles at the age of 66, marking the end of an well-known career spanning more than four decades. Juneja, who entered the textile sector in 1981 after completing his textile […]

Corporates

DKTE Signs Strategic MoU With Trident India

Textile Insights December 1, 2025

DKTE’s Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Trident Group, one of India’s leading textile and home essentials manufacturers. The agreement was formalized during a ceremonial event attended by senior representatives from both institutions. The partnership will provide DKTE students and faculty

Industry

TAI Appoints R. K. Vij As New National President

Textile Insights December 1, 2025

The Textile Association India (TAI) has announced the election of its new office bearers for the term 2025–2027 during the Governing Council meeting held on November 22, 2025, at Hotel Le Meridien, Coimbatore. After a fair and transparent election process conducted from the valid nominations received, Returning Officer Dr. G. S. Nadiger declared that R. […]