Event

Ministry Of Textiles Holds National Webinar To Align States Ahead of Textiles for Global Markets Summit

Textile Insights March 27, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles conducted a National Consultative Webinar with States and Union Territories as part of its preparations for the Departmental Summit on Textiles for Global Markets, scheduled for June 2026. The initiative follows directions from the Cabinet Secretary to strengthen

Event

Intex South Asia Expands 2026 Editions To Bangladesh, Sri Lanka

Textile Insights March 27, 2026

Intex South Asia has announced its upcoming 2026 editions in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, further strengthening its position as a leading platform for textile sourcing, innovation and global industry collaboration. With 17 successful editions across the region, the show continues to play a pivotal role in connecting international suppliers with South Asia’s rapidly expanding

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

D’Decor Home Fabrics Strengthens Retail Presence With Kolhapur Showroom Launch

Textile Insights March 27, 2026

D’Decor Home Fabrics has expanded its retail footprint with the launch of a new exclusive showroom in Kolhapur on March 27, 2026. The latest addition marks another step in the brand’s ongoing nationwide expansion, reinforcing its growing connect with consumers seeking premium, design-led home décor solutions. The new showroom is positioned as a signature destination,

Corporates

Sanathan Textiles Subsidiary Acquires 26% Stake In Serentica Arm To Secure Renewable Power

Textile Insights March 27, 2026

Sanathan Textiles Limited has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Sanathan Polycot Private Limited (SPPL), has entered into a Agreement along with a Power Supply and Consumption Agreement (PSCA) to acquire a 26% stake in Serentica Renewables India 33 Private Limited, a subsidiary of Serentica Renewables India Private Limited. The acquisition is aimed at enabling

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

ABFRL Expands OWND Footprint, Enters Mumbai With 75-Store Milestone

Textile Insights March 26, 2026

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited is strengthening its value fashion portfolio as its Gen-Z focused brand OWND! marks a major milestone of 75 stores across India, alongside its strategic entry into Mumbai. The brand has launched two new stores in the city, located at Infiniti Mall, Malad and R-Mall, Thane, further expanding its presence […]

Event

Techtextil 2026 Highlights Market-Ready Defence Textiles Amid Rising Demand

Textile Insights March 26, 2026

The growing focus on defence preparedness and advanced material innovation is set to take centre stage at Techtextil 2026, where industry players will showcase market-ready protective textile solutions aligned with evolving global requirements. With EU defence spending reaching approximately €381 billion in 2025, demand for high-performance textiles is accelerating. The

Sustainability

H&M Foundation Launches Open Toolkit To Drive Coordinated Climate Action In Textiles

Textile Insights March 26, 2026

The H&M Foundation has unveiled an open-access toolkit aimed at accelerating coordinated climate action across the textile value chain, enabling industry stakeholders to translate sustainability ambitions into measurable outcomes. Building on its previously introduced System Map, a visual framework that reimagines the textile industry as an interconnected ecosystem,

Fibre

Lenzing Expands VEOCEL Lyocell Production To Asia, Strengthens Nonwovens Supply Chain

Textile Insights March 26, 2026

Lenzing AG has expanded its VEOCEL lyocell production footprint in Asia, commencing nonwoven-grade fiber output at its Prachinburi facility in Thailand—a first for the region. The plant, commissioned in 2022 with a capacity of 100,000 tonnes per annum, was initially focused on textile applications and has now been upgraded to serve the growing nonwovens segment, […]

Policies

California–EU Pact Signals Stronger Push For Carbon Markets, Clean Tech Collaboration

Textile Insights March 26, 2026

In a move reinforcing global climate cooperation, California and the European Union have stepped up engagement to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral and resilient economy, with a clear focus on market-driven mechanisms and industrial decarbonisation. The renewed partnership, led by Gavin Newsom and Teresa Ribera, positions climate action as a strategic

Policies

Australia–EU FTA Concluded After 8 Years, Unlocks Duty-Free Access For 98% Exports

Textile Insights March 26, 2026

Australia has finalised a landmark free trade agreement with the European Union, marking the conclusion of eight years of negotiations and opening up a market of over 450 million consumers. The Australia–EU Free Trade Agreement was jointly announced by Anthony Albanese and Ursula von der Leyen, alongside trade officials from both sides, signalling a major […]