Corporates

Arvind Ltd Appoints Praveen Sharma VP – Spinning Operations

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Arvind Limited has appointed Praveen Sharma as Vice President – Spinning Operations. In his new role, Sharma will lead the company’s spinning operations and drive initiatives focused on operational excellence, product development, process optimisation and sustainable manufacturing. With more

Corporates

Grasim Industries Announces Sales Leadership Transition

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Grasim Industries has announced a leadership transition in its global sales team, with Dr. Suraj Bahirwani stepping down as Global Head of Sales after eight years in the role. During his tenure, Bahirwani played a key role in strengthening the company’s sales operations and driving consistent growth, helping build a strong foundation for the business. […]

Sustainability

DyStar’s Gabus Plant Achieves ISO 14001 Environmental Certification

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

DyStar has secured ISO 14001 certification for its Gabus production facility, marking a significant step in the company’s sustainability and environmental management efforts. The globally recognised standard for environmental management systems confirms that the Gabus plant has implemented robust practices for efficient resource use, waste reduction and compliance with

Corporates

Hugo Boss Reports Strong Q4, Announces Strategic Reset For 2026

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Hugo Boss reported solid fourth-quarter results and confirmed it met its 2025 financial targets, with the company outlining 2026 as a year of strategic realignment to strengthen long-term profitability. The fashion group recorded currency-adjusted sales growth of 2% to €4.3 billion in 2025, supported by strong 7% growth in the fourth quarter. Performance was driven […]

Corporates

Karl Mayer To Open Textile Innovation Centre In Germany

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Karl Mayer is set to open its new Textile Innovation Centre (TIC) in Obertshausen, Germany, a facility designed to accelerate textile development and foster collaboration across the global textile industry. Spanning 5,000 square metres, the centre will provide advanced infrastructure for textile research, product development and machine trials. The company said the TIC

Industry

Punjab Secures Rs 1,550 Crore Investment Commitment from JL Oswal Group

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Punjab has attracted a major investment commitment of Rs 1,550 crore (about US$ 168 million) from the JL Oswal Group over the next three years, aimed at strengthening the state’s textile and industrial ecosystem. The announcement was made by Sanjeev Arora, the state’s Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Promotion. According to the government, the […]

Economy

Reliance-Backed US$ 300 Billion Oil Refinery Planned In Texas

Textile Insights March 16, 2026

Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, is backing a proposed US$ 300 billion oil refinery project in the United States that would mark the country’s first new refinery development in nearly 50 years. The facility is planned at the Port of Brownsville in Texas. The announcement was made by Donald Trump, who described the project […]

Industry

Crude, Coal Price Surge Raises Cost Pressures For Surat Textile Industry

Textile Insights March 12, 2026

A sharp rise in crude oil and coal prices amid global geopolitical tensions is putting pressure on the textile industry in Surat, driving up production costs and raising concerns over a possible increase in prices of sarees, dress materials and garments. Industry sources indicate that the prices of man-made fibres (MMF) could increase by around […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

ROICA Brings European And Japanese Textile Expertise To Performance Days

Textile Insights March 12, 2026

ROICA by Asahi Kasei will highlight a range of performance-driven textile innovations at Performance Days 2026 in Munich, bringing together leading European partners and Japanese textile specialists to demonstrate advanced stretch solutions for sportswear, activewear and lifestyle fabrics. At Hall C2, Booth R19, the showcase will feature a curated selection of fabric

Industry

US–Iran Conflict Pushes Up Costs For Industries In Kalyan Belt

Textile Insights March 12, 2026

Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are beginning to impact industrial operations across the wider Mumbai metropolitan belt of Dombivli, Ambarnath and Badlapur, as manufacturers grapple with rising input costs and uncertainty over fuel supplies. Large chemical manufacturing units in the region rely heavily on piped natural gas (PNG) to run their