Industry

22 Handloom Weavers Honoured On National Handloom Day

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

President Droupadi Murmu underscored the importance of technology adoption and digital market access for the sustainable growth of India’s handloom sector while addressing the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The President presented

Product Launch & Innovation

Antler General Industries Unveils New Chemical Solutions At Colombo Product Launch

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Antler General Industries showcased its latest innovations at an exclusive product launch held at Shangri-La Colombo on July 23 under the theme “Formulated for the Future.” The event brought together customers, industry partners and local and international guests to highlight the company’s expanding portfolio of advanced chemical solutions and its vision

Corporates

Creative Garments Signs MoU With Bihar Government For Greenfield Apparel Manufacturing Project

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Creative Garments Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bihar to establish a new greenfield garment manufacturing project in the state, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion plans. The proposed project is expected to strengthen India’s textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem while contributing to

Financial Results

ABFRL Reports 11% Revenue Growth In Q1 FY27, Retail Expansion Momentum Continues

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) reported an 11% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by broad-based growth across its retail portfolio, including Pantaloons, luxury brands, ethnic wear and TMRW. The company posted revenue of Rs 2,026 crore in Q1 FY27, compared to Rs 1,831 crore in […]

Corporates

Arvind Limited Appoints Vivek Sandhwar As Business Head For TAS & AD Businesses

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Arvind Limited has appointed retail industry veteran Vivek Sandhwar as Business Head for The Arvind Store (TAS) and AD businesses, effective July 2026, further strengthening its retail leadership team. In his new role, Sandhwar will drive growth and retail performance across both businesses while also leading the consumer and marketing functions for Arvind’s fabrics

Corporates

Go Colors Names Shraddha Kapoor As Brand Ambassador

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Women’s bottomwear brand Go Colors has announced actor Shraddha Kapoor as its new Brand Ambassador, marking a significant step in the company’s evolving brand journey. Alongside the announcement, the company has unveiled its new campaign, Life Moves In Your Comfort Zone, reinforcing its positioning around comfort-first everyday fashion. For over a decade, Go

Industry

Birla Cellulose Brings Sustainable Fibre Innovation To India’s Handloom Sector

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

As India’s handloom sector seeks to balance heritage with changing market demands, Birla Cellulose is driving innovation by introducing sustainable man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCFs) into traditional weaving clusters. Through the integration of Livaeco™ Viscose, Livaeco™ Modal and Livaeco™ Lyocell, the company is enabling weavers to create fabrics that preserve

Home Textiles

Alok Industries To Unveil New Retail Architecture At NY Home Fashions Market Week

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Alok Industries’ Home Textiles Division will introduce a new retail architecture at its Madison Avenue showroom during the Fall 2026 NY Home Fashions Market Week, scheduled from September 14–17. Developed in collaboration with design partner Studio Heritage Living (SHL), the concept aims to redefine how consumers engage with home textile products in retail

Financial Results

Fineotex Chemical Reports 164% Revenue Growth In Q1 FY26-27

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Fineotex Chemical Ltd (FCL), one of India’s leading multinational specialty performance chemical manufacturers, reported a strong performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by the successful integration of CrudeChem Technologies Group and robust demand across key end-use sectors. The company’s consolidated total income rose 164.5% year-on-year to Rs

Financial Results

Trent Revenue Up 19% & PAT Rises 26% In Q1 FY26-27

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Tata Group retail company Trent Ltd. reported a strong first-quarter performance for FY26-27, driven by continued expansion of its Westside and Zudio formats. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, standalone revenue from operations increased 19% year-on-year to Rs 5,666 crore, while operating EBITDA grew 36% to Rs 847 crore. Profit after tax (PAT) rose […]