Export

India’s T&A Exports Plunge 12.9% In October 2025

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

India’s textile and apparel (T&A) exports recorded a sharp decline of 12.91 percent in October 2025, falling from US$ 3061.54 million in the same month last year to US$ 2666.41 million, according to data from the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). This marks the steepest drop

Policies

Centre Withdraws QCO For Viscose Staple Fibre

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

The Central Government has rescinded the Quality Control Order (QCO) requirement for Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) with immediate effect. The decision, taken after consultations with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and key industry stakeholders, aims to ease raw material availability and address long-standing concerns around supply constraints and elevated costs. The

Corporates

PDS Wins Gold At LACP 2025, Rises To Global Rank 46

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

PDS Limited, a leading global fashion supply chain solutions company, announced that its FY 2024–25 Annual Report, Weaving Threads of Trust, has won the Gold Award at the 2025 Spotlight Awards, Global Communications Competition, organised by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) LLP. The company earned an impressive score of 98 out of 100, […]

Event

Dornbirn GFC Asia Makes India Debut, Champions Green Fibre Solutions

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

The Dornbirn Global Fibre Conference (GFC) Asia, the world’s largest forum for fibre innovation, made its much-anticipated debut in Mumbai on 18 November 2025. Held under the banner of the Techtextil India Symposium 2025, the event brought together global leaders, researchers and industry visionaries for a high-impact day of knowledge exchange and collaboration. Supported

Event

Techtextil India 2025 Opens, Marking A New Era For Functional Textiles

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

Techtextil India 2025, the country’s flagship trade fair for technical textiles, nonwovens and composites, opened today at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai, celebrating its 10th edition. Organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, the three-day event (19–21 November 2025) brings together 215 exhibitors, including 100 first-time participants and showcases

Financial Results

ABFRL Reports 13% Growth In Q2 FY26

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) reported a 13% YoY rise in revenue to Rs 1,982 crore in Q2 FY26, driven by strong performances across its value, ethnic, luxury and digital verticals. EBITDA grew 7% to Rs 116 crore, though margins were affected by higher marketing spends. The company posted a net loss of […]

Financial Results

Go Fashion Posts Steady Q2 Growth; Expands Store Network To 812 Outlets

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

Go Fashion (India) Limited, the company behind women’s bottom-wear brand Go Colors, reported moderate but steady growth in its financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025. The company continued to strengthen its retail footprint, maintain strong margins, and deliver stable cash flows despite a subdued consumption environment. In Q2 […]

Financial Results

Trent Delivers Strong Q2, Bets Big On New Youthwear Line

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

Trent Limited has reinforced its position as one of India’s most influential retail forces, delivering a solid 17% revenue growth in Q2FY26 and marking yet another quarter of disciplined execution. With standalone revenues touching Rs 5,002 crore and H1 figures crossing the Rs 10,000-crore milestone, the Tata Group company continues to display a rare blend […]

Industry

Brandix India Apparel City Hosts High-Level Taiwan Delegation

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

A high-level delegation from Taiwan visited Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC) to explore collaboration opportunities in India’s textile and apparel sector. The delegation, led by Shelly Chein, Chairperson of the Taiwan Non-Woven Fabrics Industry Association (TNFIA), toured the sprawling 1,000-acre integrated apparel park and reviewed its infrastructure, sustainability

Trade & Market

India, Saudi Arabia Close To Finalising Pact To Double Textile Trade

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

India and Saudi Arabia are nearing the finalisation of a major agreement aimed at doubling bilateral textile trade, with Riyadh expressing strong interest in increasing imports of high-quality Indian fabrics. According to senior officials in the Ministry of Textiles, the proposed pact is in its “last leg” of negotiations and includes discussions on duty