Policies

India Speeds Up FTA Push To Boost Exports

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

India is accelerating its free trade agreement (FTA) strategy, with negotiations concluded or agreements signed with several key global partners, including the United Kingdom, Oman, New Zealand and the European Union, according to the Union Commerce Ministry. The ministry, while releasing April

Policies

Textile Ministry And ICRIER Partner On Policy Research

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

India’s Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council for Research (ICRIER) on International Economic Relations to strengthen policy research and data-driven decision-making for the country’s textile and apparel sector. The partnership aims to support the formulation of evidence-based policies by enhancing textile-related

Financial Results

Welspun Living Targets Global Growth With Stronger Margins

Textile Insights May 16, 2026

Welspun Living is witnessing strong recovery momentum as improving margins, lower debt levels and rising branded business strengthen the company’s growth outlook amid favourable global trade developments for India’s textile sector. The company reported total income of Rs 24,512 million in the fourth quarter of FY26, registering an 11 percent sequential growth over the

Industry

India Eyes Bigger Role In Nigeria’s Textile Revival

Textile Insights May 15, 2026

India and Nigeria are looking to strengthen textile trade relations, with India expressing readiness to support Nigeria’s textile revival programme through investments, technology transfer and skill development initiatives across the textile value chain. Speaking at the Textile Meet/B2B Nigeria-India engagement held at the Indian High Commission in Abuja, India’s High

Product Launch & Innovation

Tonello To Unveil Denim Illusion Concept At Denim PV Milan 2026

Textile Insights May 15, 2026

Tonello is set to present its latest creative and technological concept, Denim Illusion at Denim Première Vision Milan 2026, scheduled for May 20-21. The collection challenges conventional perceptions of denim by recreating authentic denim aesthetics on non-denim garments through advanced dyeing and finishing technologies. According to Tonello, the collection explores the

Technology

Mesdan To Showcase Latest Textile Solutions At ITM 2026

Textile Insights May 15, 2026

MESDAN S.p.A., a leading manufacturer of yarn joining solutions and textile testing equipment, is set to participate in ITM 2026, scheduled to be held at the Tuyap Exhibition Centre in Istanbul from June 9 to 13. The company will exhibit at the booth of its Turkish agent, SARTEKS MAKINA, located at Hall 7, Stand 701A. […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Active Clothing Enters Multi-Brand Retail Segment With NUEMO

Textile Insights May 15, 2026

Active Clothing Co Limited has announced its strategic entry into the multi-brand retail segment with the launch of retail outlets under the brand name NUEMO. NUEMO will operate as a multi-brand retail platform targeting growth opportunities in India’s Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. The retail format will offer men’s, women’s and kids’ apparel under […]

Financial Results

Garment Business Drives KPR Mill FY26 Growth

Textile Insights May 15, 2026

KPR Mill Limited reported a strong financial performance for FY26, supported by steady growth in its garment business, improved operational efficiency and continued focus on value-added textile products. The company posted consolidated total income of Rs 6,784.29 crore for FY26, registering growth over Rs 6,462.26 crore reported in FY25. EBITDA increased to Rs 1,401.20

Trade & Market

India-Oman FTA To Boost Textile Exports

Textile Insights May 15, 2026

India’s textile and apparel sector is expected to gain significant export opportunities as the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and Oman is likely to come into force from June 1, 2026, according to Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Goyal said discussions with the Oman delegation […]

Textile Park

RIICO Opens Plot Allotment At Bhilwara’s Rupaheri Textile Park

Textile Insights May 12, 2026

Investors looking to establish textile manufacturing units in Bhilwara, widely regarded as Rajasthan’s textile hub, can now apply for industrial plots under the 10th phase of direct allotment launched by the Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation (RIICO) at the Rupaheri Textile Park. The scheme offers industrial plots ranging from 1,500 sq metre