Event

India ITME Advances UK-India FTA & ASEAN Partnerships In Singapore

Textile Insights November 22, 2025

India ITME Society hosted the India Networking Program, Fabricating the Future of Textile Industry: From Heritage to High-Tech on 29 October 2025 in Singapore, bringing together officials from the Ministry of Textiles, embassy representatives, global industry leaders, entrepreneurs,

Corporates

Indian Army Secures IPR For Newly Designed Digital-Print Coat Combat

Textile Insights November 22, 2025

The Indian Army has secured Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) for its newly developed Coat Combat (Digital Print), marking a significant milestone in modernising soldier gear. The new three-layered combat garment, designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi, under a consultancy project overseen by the Army Design Bureau, integrates advanced

Corporates

Inter IKEA Group Joins ZDHC As New Signatory Brand

Textile Insights November 22, 2025

The ZDHC Foundation has welcomed Inter IKEA Group as the newest Signatory Brand in its global Roadmap to Zero Programme, marking a significant step in the company’s ongoing efforts to advance safer and more sustainable chemical management across its value chain. Inter IKEA Group, the organization that connects IKEA franchisees with range development, suppliers and […]

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 since the United States imposed tariffs of over […]

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The Central Government has rescinded the Quality Control Order (QCO) requirement for Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) with immediate effect.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 […]