Industry

TN Govt Nixes Rs 500 Cr Textile Project Near Kodiveri

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Following widespread opposition from farmers, political parties and the public, the Tamil Nadu government has cancelled the permission granted to a private textile processing unit for its proposed Rs 500-crore expansion near Akkaraikodiveri village in Gobichettipalayam taluk. The project,

Policies

Centre Plans New PLI Scheme For Garments To Boost Jobs, Investments: Textiles Minister

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

The Centre is working on launching a dedicated Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the garment sector, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has said. This new initiative will be separate from the existing PLI scheme for textiles, which was launched in 2021 with an outlay of Rs 10,683 crore over five years to support production of […]

Trade & Market

Piyush Goyal Assures Textile Sector Of Safeguards In India-US Trade Talks: AEPC

Textile Insights June 30, 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has assured industry representatives that the government will safeguard the interests of the textiles and apparel sector during the ongoing negotiations for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) said on Friday. AEPC Chairman Sudhir Sekhri and TEXPROCIL Chairman Vijay Agarwal met the

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

How China’s Belt And Road Is Shaping Fashion In Africa

Textile Insights June 26, 2025

New research tracks how garments made in China reflect rising influence and resistance across the Global South. China’s growing influence in Africa is being stitched into the fabric of daily life, quite literally through fashion. A new research project is investigating how the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is reshaping power dynamics across the Global […]

Sustainability

France Leads Global Push Against Ultra-Fast Fashion With Bold Sustainability Law

Textile Insights June 26, 2025

France has enacted groundbreaking legislation aimed at curbing the environmental impact of ultra-fast fashion, marking one of the most ambitious regulatory efforts in the global fashion industry to date. The new law introduces a series of measures including eco-taxes, advertising restrictions, and mandatory environmental disclosures specifically targeting ultra-fast

Corporates

Welspun Welcomes Vidya Balan As Brand Ambassador

Textile Insights June 26, 2025

Welspun, a leading name in the home textiles sector, has announced renowned actress Vidya Balan as its new brand ambassador. Known for her authenticity, integrity, and thoughtful choices, Vidya Balan embodies Welspun’s core values of quality, trust, and innovation. With a legacy of delivering durable and design-forward home solutions, Welspun has always aimed to enhance

Corporates

Tynor Orthotics Launches Rs 300-Crore Textile Manufacturing Unit In Mohali

Textile Insights June 24, 2025

Punjab’s Minister for Industries, IT and Labour, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, inaugurated a state-of-the-art textile manufacturing unit set up by Tynor Orthotics in Mohali. Named Ortech Textiles, the facility represents a Rs 300-crore investment and spans six acres. It has been established to meet the complete raw material requirements of Tynor Orthotics, a leading manufacturer

Industry

Indian Textile Industry Embraces AI To Boost Efficiency And Exports

Textile Insights June 24, 2025

India’s textile industry, one of the oldest in the world, is undergoing a significant digital transformation as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) adopt artificial intelligence (AI) across the value chain. Key manufacturing hubs like Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu are leading the charge, integrating AI into design, sewing, spinning, and logistics operations. According to

Corporates

Fantail Raises US$ 1.6 Million To Build Surat’s First MMF Brand

Textile Insights June 24, 2025

Fantail, a Surat-based B2B textile company specializing in man-made fibres (MMF), has secured US$ 1.6 million in seed funding. The round was led by Riverwalk Holdings, Incubate Fund Asia, and All in Capital. Founded in 2023 by serial entrepreneur Ramya Iyer, Fantail is positioning itself as Surat’s first MMF brand, tapping into the city’s global […]

Corporates

UPM Biochemicals Achieves Key Sustainability Certifications At Leuna Biorefinery

Textile Insights June 24, 2025

Milestone reinforces commitment to sustainable innovation and transparent sourcing UPM Biochemicals has announced that its new biorefinery in Leuna, Germany, has earned ISCC PLUS, PEFC, and FSC chain-of-custody certifications. These globally recognized certifications validate UPM’s commitment to sustainable sourcing, full traceability and transparency throughout its