Economy

Giriraj Singh: India Targets $350 Billion Textile Economy By 2030–31

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, has urged the Indian textile industry to scale up production and move towards higher-value manufacturing in order to strengthen the country’s position in global markets. Speaking at an industry interaction organised by the Confederation of Indian

Corporates

Walmart Appoints Erin Nealy Cox As EVP, CLO And Corporate Secretary

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Walmart Inc. has appointed Erin Nealy Cox as Executive Vice President of Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, effective April 13, 2026. Cox will lead Walmart’s Global Governance organisation, which oversees legal, compliance, ethics, corporate governance, enterprise risk management, litigation, investigations, corporate security and the company’s

Corporates

Discover e-Solutions Partners With Textile Solutions Group

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Discover e-Solutions Ltd (DeSL), a global provider of AI-powered Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for the fashion, apparel, retail and footwear sectors, has entered into a strategic agreement with Textile Solutions Group (TSG) to strengthen digital capabilities across the textile and apparel value chain. The agreement is expected to enhance DeSL’s ability to

Policies

Arunachal Plans Rs 25-Crore Boost For Textile And Sericulture

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, has announced a Rs 25-crore package aimed at strengthening the state’s sericulture and textile sector while also inaugurating the Arunachal Fashion Week – The Artisans’ Movement at Naharlagun. The initiative is intended to support local artisans and designers while promoting the region’s traditional weaving heritage.

Event

Cyber Security Summit Philippines 2026 Set For March 27

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Exito Media Concepts has announced the 30th Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Philippines 2026, scheduled to be held on March 27, 2026, at the Manila Marriott Hotel. The summit will bring together cybersecurity leaders, government representatives and industry experts to discuss strategies for strengthening digital security and building cyber resilience as the

Trade & Market

US Import Cargo Volumes Seen Lower In H1 2026 Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Imports at major US container ports are expected to remain below last year’s levels during the first half of 2026, amid continued uncertainty around tariffs, according to the latest Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation in partnership with Hackett Associates. According to Jonathan Gold, Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs […]

Corporates

Primark Raises Hourly Pay For Retail Staff Across Great Britain

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Primark has announced an increase in hourly wages for its retail colleagues across Great Britain, benefiting more than 27,000 employees. Effective April 1, the retailer will raise the average hourly pay for retail assistants to a minimum of £13.00 across England, Scotland and Wales, and £13.71 per hour in London. The latest revision means that, […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Ross Stores Opens 17 New Locations, Kicks Off 2026 Expansion Plan

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Ross Stores Inc., has announced the opening of 17 new stores across the United States during February and March, marking the start of its fiscal 2026 expansion programme. The new locations include 13 Ross Dress for Less stores and four dd’s DISCOUNTS outlets across 11 states. These openings represent the first phase of the company’s […]

Industry

Western Zone Consultation On Textile Budget Initiatives Held In Mumbai

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

A consultation meeting with Western Zone states on key textile initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 was held in Mumbai under the chairpersonship of Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles. Senior officials attending the meeting included Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Padmini Singla, Joint Secretary (Fibre), Vrunda Manohar Desai, Textile

Corporates

Maulin Shah To Lead Yarn Business At Arvind Advanced Materials

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Arvind Advanced Materials Limited has appointed Maulin Shah as Chief Operating Officer (COO) – Yarn Business. In his new role, Shah will lead the company’s yarn operations, focusing on strengthening capabilities in technical textiles and supporting the next phase of growth and innovation. With more than three decades of experience in spinning and fibre technology, […]