Event

BSL Maps Rs 18,000 Crore Facilitation Plan With GOS 2.0

Textile Insights March 4, 2026

The Brands & Sourcing Leaders Association (BSL) has announced the launch of Global Outreach Summit (GOS) 2.0 in New Delhi, outlining an ambitious roadmap to facilitate Rs 18,000 crore (approximately US$ 2 billion) in business for the apparel and lifestyle industry during FY 2026–28. The

Economy

West Asia Conflicts Raise Trade And Energy Concerns For India

Textile Insights March 4, 2026

Escalating conflicts in West Asia are beginning to cast a shadow over global trade flows and energy markets, prompting concerns among investors and businesses about the potential spillover effects on the Indian economy. A recent report by JM Financial Institutional Securities indicates that prolonged disruption in the region could have a negative impact across shipping,

Dyes & Chemicals

Vietnam’s MOIT Engages Eurocham To Address Chemical Import–Export Licensing Challenges

Textile Insights March 4, 2026

Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) moved to address ongoing concerns in chemical import and export activities during a working session between Deputy Minister Truong Thanh Hoai and the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham). The meeting brought together representatives from EuroCham member companies, including AkzoNobel and BASF Vietnam, as well as

Corporates

Amit Saraff Appointed CEO Of Panorama Exports

Textile Insights March 4, 2026

Amit Saraff has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Panorama Exports Pvt Ltd, where he will lead the company’s overall business strategy, operational excellence and long-term value creation across its apparel, home and lifestyle divisions. In his new role, Saraff will focus on scaling operations, sharpening execution and strengthening value delivery for global

Corporates

Colorant, TIT&S Ink MoU To Launch Dyes Centre Of Excellence

Textile Insights March 2, 2026

Colorant Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Technological Institute of Textile & Sciences (TIT&S), Bhiwani, for the establishment of the Colorant Centre of Excellence (CoE) – Dyes Synthesis and Application. The MoU was formalised during the International Conference on Advanced Textile Structural Composites and Geosynthetics (ATSCG-2026)

Machinery

Benninger To Showcase Sustainable SynthMaster Jet Dyeing Solution At Knit-Tech 2026

Textile Insights March 2, 2026

Benninger, a complete system supplier known for its advanced technologies in continuous wet processing, discontinuous dyeing and technical textiles, is reinforcing its commitment to sustainable textile production with resource-efficient machinery designed to enhance both operational performance and profitability. At Knit-Tech 2026, scheduled from March 6–9, 2026 in

Event

Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris Strengthens Smart Sourcing

Textile Insights March 2, 2026

The 58th edition of Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris concluded on February 4 at the Paris-Le-Bourget Exhibition Centre after three days of intense business activity, reaffirming its position as a leading global sourcing platform for international buyers. Bringing together 1100 exhibitors, the show delivered strong commercial momentum despite ongoing structural shifts in the

Corporates

DyStar Appoints Ruan Cunfan To Board To Strengthen Governance & Accelerate Innovation

Textile Insights March 2, 2026

DyStar Group has announced the appointment of Ruan Cunfan to its Board of Directors, effective 20 February 2026, marking a strategic leadership transition aimed at strengthening governance and accelerating innovation. Based in Singapore, DyStar, a global specialty chemical company with more than a century of expertise in product development, said the appointment reflects

Policies

Tamil Nadu’s PM MITRA Park Draws Rs 2192 Cr. Investment

Textile Insights March 2, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s PM MITRA Park at Virudhunagar is fast emerging as a major hub in India’s integrated textile push, securing significant investor interest and fresh capital commitments as the Centre’s mega textile park vision gathers pace across the country. In a key development, the Board of Directors of the PM MITRA Park, Virudhunagar, has allotted […]

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Indorama Ventures Showcases Low-Carbon PET For Tire Reinforcement

Textile Insights February 28, 2026

Indorama Ventures will outline its roadmap for lower-carbon PET solutions for tire reinforcement at the upcoming Tire Technology Conference, scheduled for March 3–5 in Hannover, Germany. Thomas Buss, Global R&D Lead for Sustainable Filament Yarns at Indorama Ventures, will present the company’s progress in developing PET materials that deliver virgin-like performance