Special Report

T&A Sector Poised To Reap Benefits From National Manufacturing Mission

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Amidst global uncertainties arising out of tariff war and geopolitical headwinds, the Union government is gearing up to strengthen the country’s manufacturing ecosystem. In one of its latest initiatives, the government is currently in the process of chalking out a roadmap for the ambitious

Sustainability

Elion’s Water Recycling Facility In Surat To Advance Textile Sustainability

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

In a significant move toward sustainable industrial practices, Elion has implemented a comprehensive Water Recycling and Reuse Programme at its textile processing unit in Surat, Gujarat. The initiative aims to address the longstanding issue of excessive water usage in the textile sector, especially in regions facing acute water scarcity. Known for its high water

Special Report

Should Research Be Limited to Manufacturers and Institutions?

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

Regardless of the outcome of trials, I feel immensely proud to witness such cutting-edge experimentation happening at the industry level, says Murugan Santhanam Meeting innovative people always feels like stepping into a classroom—there’s so much to learn and take away. Mr. X is one such remarkable individual whom I deeply admire and look forward to […]

Special Report

GCC Ecosystem: A Powerful Opportunity To Drive Change and Inclusivity

Textile Insights May 9, 2025

India is rapidly becoming a hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), playing an integral role in driving innovation and digital transformation. However, while the ecosystem continues to evolve and the workforce grows, there exists a persistent gender pay gap across various industries, raising questions about inclusivity and equal opportunity. Exploring this, TeamLease

Export

Morocco Climbs To 8th Spot In EU Textile Export Rankings

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

Morocco has advanced to the eighth position among the European Union’s top textile and apparel suppliers, according to the Moroccan Association of Textile and Apparel Industries (AMITH). This marks a continued rise from 10th in 2023 and 9th in 2024, fueled by strong export performance in early 2025. As of February 2025, EU imports of […]

Industry

Odisha Approves Rs 3,898 Cr Projects, Textile Sector Gets A Push

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

The Odisha government on Friday approved 19 industrial projects worth Rs 3,898 crore, with the potential to generate over 7,400 jobs across various sectors. Among these, key proposals in the apparel and textile sector were given the green light, reaffirming the state’s push to diversify its industrial base. The approvals came during the meeting of […]

Textile Park

MSME Textile Park Launched In Kurnool To Boost Weaver Welfare And Industry

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

In a major push towards industrial development in Kurnool district, the ground-breaking ceremony (‘bhumi puja’) for the proposed Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Park at Banavasi in Yemmiganur mandal was held on Tuesday. The upcoming park is envisioned as a dedicated hub for textile and allied industries. In the first phase, basic infrastructure is […]

Industry

TN Handlooms Minister Visits Textile Mills, Reviews Operations And Schemes

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

State Handlooms and Textiles Minister R. Gandhi visited several textile mills in southern Tamil Nadu over two days to review operations and inspect government-supported facilities. On Tuesday, he visited Madura Coats in Madurai and held discussions with the management on best practices, technological advancements, and labour welfare schemes adopted by the company. Earlier,

Industry

Report Challenges Nike’s Wage Claims at Cambodian Supplier

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

A recent investigation has cast doubt on Nike’s claims regarding wages at its supplier factories, revealing that only 1% of workers at a Cambodian facility earn nearly double the country’s minimum wage. The report, published on April 25, 2025, by ProPublica, analyzed a detailed payroll data set from Y&W Garment, a Cambodian factory producing baby […]

Trade & Market

Vietnam Tackles US Tariffs With Reforms And Diversification

Textile Insights May 8, 2025

Vietnam’s textile and garment industry, a cornerstone of its export economy, recently faced heightened challenges as the U.S. moved ahead with proposed tariff hikes that could increase duties on textile exports from the previous 15–16% to as high as 61–62%. With the U.S. accounting for 40% of Vietnam’s US$44 billion textile exports in 2024, the […]