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TEXPROCIL Showcases Premium Indian Cotton At Heimtextil 2026

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

At Heimtextil 2026, TEXPROCIL actively promoted Bharat Tex 2026 at the ‘Kasturi Cotton Bharat’ pavilion engaging global buyers and shaping the future of textile sourcing. The Ministry of Textiles delegation, including Akhilesh Kumar, Dy. Director General and Purnesh Gururani, Director (Fibre),

Corporates

Trident Group Expands European Focus With New Collections At Heimtextil 2026

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

Trident Group, one of India’s leading integrated home textile manufacturers, strengthened its European presence showcasing its latest collections at Heimtextil 2026, the world’s largest trade fair for home and contract textiles, held in Messe Frankfurt, Germany from January 13–16, 2026. The participation supports the company’s intent to grow in Europe amid improving trade

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Confidence Drives Textile Industry As Heimtextil 2026 Sharpened Global Market Relevance

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

Heimtextil 2026 reinforced its global relevance and industry confidence by attracting a higher share of top-level decision-makers and maintaining strong international participation despite a volatile market environment. With 148 participating nations, 3,000 exhibitors and over 48,000 buyers, the world’s leading home and contract textiles fair once again proved to be a

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CWDB And ICAR Host Chintan Shivir On Future Of India’s Wool Sector In Avikanagar

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

The Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with ICAR–Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), organised a one-day “Chintan Shivir on Challenges, Opportunities and Future Prospects of the Indian Wool Sector” today in Avikanagar. The event was presided over by Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), as Chief Guest, while

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UP To Build Textile Park In Kashi To Boost Banarasi Sari Ecosystem

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

The Banarasi sari, woven in Varanasi, is an enduring symbol of Indian craftsmanship, cultural heritage and global appeal. To strengthen this historic handloom ecosystem and support weaver livelihoods, the Uttar Pradesh government is taking focused measures under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in line with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to

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Centre And Rajasthan Govt To Work Jointly To Develop Rajasthan As Textile Production And Export Hub

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

The Central and state government are working jointly to develop Rajasthan as a textile production and export hub, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said on January 16. He noted that the Rajasthan Textile and Apparel Policy 2025 has been implemented to drive investment, with garment manufacturing included for the first time. The policy spans natural and […]

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India, EU Close To Signing FTA

Textile Insights January 19, 2026

The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) is being hailed as the ‘mother of all deals,’ with negotiations in their final stages and an official announcement expected by 27 January, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on January 16. Calling it a ‘super deal,’ Goyal said the […]

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CMAI’s Most Popular NGF Back With Its 82nd Edition In The New Year

Textile Insights January 16, 2026

82nd NGF: India’s Largest Spring Summer Apparel Trade Fair, January 20-22, Showcasing 1085 Brands Across 7 Lakh Sq. Ft. Connecting Over 1,000 Exhibitors and expected 20000+ pan-India Retailers at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, shaping the Future of Fashion. The 82nd National Garment Fair (NGF), India’s largest Spring–Summer apparel trade fair, will be held from January […]

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Exito Drives India’s Digital-First Revolution With The Flagship 43rd Digital Transformation Summit – India 2026

Textile Insights January 16, 2026

India’s digital transformation journey has moved decisively from vision to execution. As enterprises and government bodies race to modernize operations, adopt AI at scale, and secure increasingly complex digital ecosystems, the need for real-world strategies, peer learning, and trusted platforms has never been greater. Answering this moment, Exito Media Concepts presents

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Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Signs Mou With Govt Of Tamil Nadu To Launch Techtextil India Summit In Coimbatore

Textile Insights January 15, 2026

In a major step towards strengthening Tamil Nadu’s leadership in the global technical textiles value chain, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Textiles and Guidance, Government of Tamil Nadu, on 25 November, 2025, in Coimbatore to launch Techtextil India Summit scheduled from 26–27 November 2026 […]