Corporates

Itema Highlights India Growth At Surat Customer Meet

Textile Insights June 29, 2026

Global weaving technology manufacturer Itema Group brought together more than 400 customers, textile entrepreneurs and industry stakeholders at its Customer Meet in Surat on June 24, highlighting the company’s global manufacturing capabilities, technological developments and long-term

Cotton

Zimbabwe Unveils Reforms To Revive Cotton Sector

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

Zimbabwe is rolling out a series of reforms aimed at revitalising its cotton industry, with a focus on improving farmer incomes, boosting productivity and strengthening the country’s cotton value chain. The government plans to introduce pricing reforms to create a more balanced and sustainable system for both farmers and contractors, while expanding the use of […]

Cotton

Azerbaijan Plans Cotton Insurance Scheme To Reduce Market Risks

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

Azerbaijan is planning to introduce insurance mechanisms for the cotton sector to protect farmers and cotton producers from price volatility in international markets, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the industry’s long-term sustainability. The announcement was made by Zeynal Naghdaliyev, Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan and Head of the Department for

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Tamil Nadu Targets Rs 1,000-Crore Technical Textiles Investment By 2030

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government has set a target of attracting Rs 1,000 crore in investments in the technical textiles sector by 2030, with a focus on expanding manufacturing capacity and promoting MSME participation in high-value textile segments. Announcing the initiative at a technical textiles conference in Coimbatore, the state government said the investment drive will […]

Industry

Maharashtra Mandates Clean Fuel For Bhiwandi Textile Dyeing Units

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

The Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for textile dyeing units in Bhiwandi to transition to cleaner fuels such as PNG, CNG and LPG as part of a broader strategy to reduce industrial pollution and improve environmental compliance across the state. Announcing the measures in the State Assembly, Environment and Climate Change Minister Pankaja Munde […]

Trade & Market

Goyal Says India-UK Trade Pact To Strengthen Global Growth

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will strengthen bilateral economic ties and act as a catalyst for global growth by enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology and strategic sectors. Speaking at the India Global Forum’s UK-India Week 2026 in London, Goyal said the

Economy

IMF Retains India’s FY27 Growth Forecast At 6.5%

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its 6.5% growth forecast for India for FY2026-27, citing the country’s resilient economic performance despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and elevated global energy prices. The IMF said India continues to be a key contributor to global economic growth, supported by strong domestic demand and sustained

Industry

Govt Expands Textile Push Beyond Traditional Manufacturing Hubs

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles is stepping up efforts to expand India’s textile manufacturing base beyond established clusters such as Tirupur, Surat, Panipat and Ludhiana, as part of a broader strategy to promote balanced industrial growth and attract fresh investments across new regions. The government is engaging with states including Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Jharkhand

Corporates

Albany International, Cyclezyme Advance Enzymatic Recycling Of Industrial Textiles

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

Albany International Corp., and Swedish biotechnology company Cyclezyme AB have reported significant progress in their joint project to develop enzyme-based recycling solutions for industrial textiles made from polyester and polyamide, marking a step forward in advancing circularity for high-performance textile materials. The collaboration focuses on developing enzymatic

Industry

Surat Textile Industry Welcomes Duty Relief

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

The textile industry in Surat and South Gujarat has welcomed the Central government’s decision not to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY), Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY) and Spandex Yarn, describing the move as a major relief for the sector. Industry stakeholders said the decision would help maintain competitive raw material prices […]