Apparel, Fashion, Retail

TechnoSport Launches On Slikk To Tap Gen Z, Young Millennial Demand For Instant Activewear

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

TechnoSport, one of India’s fastest-growing activewear brands, has announced its launch on Slikk, the ultra-fast fashion commerce app designed for Gen Z and young millennials. The move marks a strategic step for TechnoSport as it sharpens its focus on youth-led, impulse-driven consumption

Corporates

Active Clothing To Raise Rs 323 Cr. Via Warrants

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

Active Clothing Co. Ltd., one of India’s leading design-to-shelf platforms specializing in flat-knitted sweaters, jackets and circular-knitted apparel for global fashion brands, has announced that its Board has approved a preferential issue of warrants to raise up to Rs 323 crore. Under the proposed issue, the company will allot up to 20,00,000 warrants, each convertible

Industry

CITI Hails India-EU FTA As Major Boost For Textile & Apparel Sector

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, calling it a historic development that could significantly accelerate the country’s textile and apparel exports in the coming years. CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran said the agreement comes at a critical […]

Corporates

Raymond Lifestyle Appoints Prasad EC As Chief Financial Officer

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

Raymond Lifestyle Limited has appointed Prasad EC as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the company announced on Tuesday. In his new role, Prasad will oversee the finance function, drive financial governance, and contribute to strategic decision-making to support the company’s long-term growth plans. Prasad brings more than 24 years of experience across consumer durables, FMCG

Cotton

Kasturi Cotton Expands Network With Sultania Oil Industries

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

Kasturi Cotton representatives carried out a technical review at Sultania Oil Industries in Kalmeshwar, Maharashtra, as part of its ongoing engagement with ginning units across the country to strengthen quality and traceability standards in Indian cotton. The visit included a detailed factory tour focused on ginning practices, process controls, and contamination prevention

Policies

Mother Of All Deals: India–EU FTA Opens New Doors For Textile Exporters

Textile Insights January 27, 2026

Today, India and the European Union concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed by leaders on both sides as the mother of all deals. The agreement was announced in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa, […]

Policies

EU Suspends GSP Benefits For Indian Textile Exports From January 1

Textile Insights January 26, 2026

The European Union has suspended preferential tariff benefits for most Indian exports under its Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) from January 1, 2026, affecting 87% of India’s shipments to the bloc, trade think tank GTRI said. Only about 13% of exports, mainly agricultural and leather goods, will continue to enjoy reduced duties. Sectors losing benefits […]

Industry

Gujarat’s Textile Sector Spotlighted As Growth Driver At Vibrant Gujarat Meet

Textile Insights January 26, 2026

The textile sector took centrestage at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Rajkot, with industry leaders and policymakers highlighting its crucial role in Gujarat’s economic growth, employment generation and global competitiveness. According to a release from the Chief Minister’s office, experts stressed that textiles are moving beyond traditional

Event

Industry Leaders To Converge In Mumbai For TEXTILES 2030 Conference

Textile Insights January 26, 2026

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit has announced that it will host an international conference titled ‘TEXTILES 2030 – Navigating Geopolitics, Technology, Innovations and Global Expectations’ on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai. The event is expected to bring together leading textile industry experts, sustainability strategists, technology

Corporates

IndiGo And Nobero Partner To Make Shopping More Rewarding For Travellers

Textile Insights January 26, 2026

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, and Nobero, a travel-centric apparel brand from TMRW House of Brands, have announced a strategic partnership under the IndiGo BluChip loyalty programme, offering enhanced value to customers across travel and everyday shopping. With this collaboration, Nobero becomes the first Indian fashion brand to tie up with IndiGo BluChip. Under the