Policies

India–EU FTA To Provide Five-Year MFN Safeguard In Services Trade

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

India and the European Union have agreed to extend Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) treatment to each other for an initial period of five years following the entry into force of their proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The provision is designed to ensure fair and non-discriminatory treatment in

Cotton

Brazil Cotton Exports & Closing Stocks To Reach Record High In 2025/26: USDA Report

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

Brazil’s cotton sector is set for another landmark year, with exports forecast to reach a record 14.5 million bales in marketing year 2025/26 (August–July), up 1.5 million bales from the previous season. If realized, this would mark the third consecutive year of record-breaking shipments, reinforcing Brazil’s position as a dominant force in the global cotton […]

Special Report

Polyester Power: It’s High Time For Surat To Go Global

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

By Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights At a time when India’s textile industry is searching for its next big leap, Sanjay Jain, Managing Director of TT Ltd, delivered a sharp and forward-looking address that placed Surat at the centre of a massive global opportunity. Speaking at SGCCI – Bhilosa Textile Conclave 2026, Jain’s […]

Special Report

Artificial Intelligence Applications Are Changing The Landscape Of Textile Value Chain. Are You Prepared?

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

The world is fast-moving towards the application of AI (Artificial Intelligence), robotics and digitisation in manufacturing. Smart machines, AI-controlled systems and IoT (Internet of Things) based monitoring tools are used across the textile value chain. The modern textile automation is powered by a combination of digital intelligence, connected systems and precision

Corporates

Vardhman Textiles Starts Technical Textiles Production At Baddi Plant

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

Vardhman Textiles Ltd has commenced commercial production at its newly established technical textiles facility in Baddi, marking a key milestone in the company’s expansion strategy. The plant forms part of the company’s previously announced capital expenditure plan aimed at strengthening its capabilities in the technical textiles segment. With this development, Vardhman is

Technology

Edge AI Powers Next Productivity Leap For India’s Textile MSMEs

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are frequently described as the backbone of the economy, but in textiles that description is literal. From spinning and weaving to processing and garmenting, textile MSMEs form the dense production network that sustains domestic supply chains and export competitiveness. Contributing nearly 30% to India’s GDP and

Tete-A-Tete

Sanathan Textiles: Rooted In Integration, Adaptability And Responsibility

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

For Sanathan Textiles, sustainability is not just about ESG reporting. It’s about reducing waste, lowering risk and minimising the environmental footprint of the product itself, says Sammir Dattani. Sanathan Textiles’ story is not one of sudden scale or overnight success, but of a patient, generational transformation that mirrors the evolution of India’s textile industry

Event

Texfair 2026 Showcases Automation And Advance Technologies In Coimbatore

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

The 15th edition of Texfair 2026, an exhibition of textile machinery, spares and accessories, held at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore, from March 6 to 9, highlighting the growing importance of automation and advance technologies for the textile sector. The exhibition was inaugurated by P. R. Venketrama Raja, who noted that the exhibition provided […]

Sustainability

Ivy Decarb: Decarbonizing Your Processes And Enhance Your Productivity In Textile Value Chain

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

As sustainability regulations tighten in major markets, decarbonisation is becoming a key factor in global textile sourcing. For manufacturers, proving measurable carbon reductions now determines access to brands, finance and export markets. Ivy Decarb, a pragmatic marketplace platform, connects textile mills, machinery manufacturers, financial institutions and global

Policies

DGFT Extends Export Obligation Deadline To 31 Aug 2026

Textile Insights March 10, 2026

India’s export community has received a temporary relief after the Directorate General of Foreign Trade announced an extension in the Export Obligation Period (EOP) for select export authorisations in view of ongoing geopolitical disruptions affecting global trade and logistics. Through a public notice issued on 6 March 2026, the DGFT has extended the export obligation