Industry

AEPC Urges Tax Reforms In Budget 2025 To Boost Garment Exports

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has urged the government to introduce critical tax incentives and policy reforms in the upcoming Union Budget 2025 to enhance the competitiveness of India’s garment export sector. In its statement on Saturday, the council highlighted the need for

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Lululemon Welcomes PGA Golfer Max Homa as Its Newest Brand Ambassador

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

Lululemon has announced PGA Tour golfer Max Homa as the latest addition to its roster of brand ambassadors. Currently ranked 27th in the official World Golf Ranking, Homa brings both skill and personality to the partnership. A six-time PGA tour winner, he achieved three top-10 finishes in 2024, solidifying his status as one of the […]

Corporates

Gurpreet Bhatia Appointed President & CEO Of Arvind Advanced Materials

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

Arvind Advanced Materials has appointed Gurpreet Bhatia as its new President and CEO. With extensive leadership experience across energy, manufacturing and advanced materials industries, Bhatia brings a wealth of expertise to the role. Bhatia previously served as Managing Director and CEO of Livguard Energy Technology Private Ltd, where he spearheaded innovation and

Corporates

Shiva Texyarn Secures Rs 36.19 Crore Order From Indian Air Force

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

Shiva Texyarn has received a significant order from the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, for the supply of 16,000 pairs of NBC Suit Permeable MK V to the Indian Air Force. The order, valued at Rs 36.19 crore, is set to be delivered between January 3, 2025 and August 31, 2025. This follows an […]

Corporates

Green Tech Accelerator Partners With Taiwanese Startups To Drive Sustainability

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

Green Tech Accelerator is collaborating with innovative Taiwanese startups to advance sustainability in textile recycling, circular packaging and smart driving solutions. By leveraging technology and global markets, the accelerator is helping industries achieve carbon reduction goals and embrace a sustainable future. At the 2024 GITEX Expand North Star, startups like

Cotton

India’s Cotton Output Steady At 302.25 Lakh Bales: CAI

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has released its November 2024 estimate for the ongoing 2024-25 cotton season, which commenced on October 1, 2024. The association has maintained its cotton pressing projection at 302.25 lakh bales of 170 kg each, equivalent to 317.18 lakh running bales of 162 kg each. This estimate, compiled using data […]

Corporates

AB Cotspin India Bags Rs 7.50 Crore Order For Cotton Yarn

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

AB Cotspin India has secured a major order for 300 metric tonnes of high-quality cotton yarn, valued at Rs 7.50 crore. This order highlights the company’s strong market presence and growing demand for its premium products in both domestic and international markets, reaffirming its reputation for exceptional quality and large-scale capabilities. In addition to its […]

Export

Pakistan Falls Short of US$ 17 Billion Textile Export Target

Textile Insights January 2, 2025

Pakistan’s textile exports for the fiscal year 2023-24 grew by a modest 0.93%, generating US$ 16.7 billion in revenue. In the first five months of FY25, exports reached US$ 7.60 billion, marking a 10.51% increase compared to the same period last year. However, the total exports for the first 11 months of 2024 amounted to […]

Industry

Assam CM: Textile Owners Abetting Illegal Bangladeshi Influx

Textile Insights January 2, 2025

In a pressing revelation, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has drawn attention to the involvement of Indian textile factory owners in the growing issue of illegal immigration from Bangladesh. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, Sarma alleged that certain industrial houses are actively “importing” cheap labor from the neighboring country,

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Maharashtra CM Plans Technical Textile Mission, Solar-Powered Mills

Textile Insights December 31, 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed officials to take proactive measures to strengthen the state’s textile sector. During a review of the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj’s 100-day action plan on Monday, the CM announced the establishment of the Maharashtra Technical Textile Mission (MTTM) and the Maharashtra State