Economy

Women Leadership Emerging As A Strategic Imperative For India’s T&A Sector

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

At the International Conference on TEXTILE 2030, organised by The Textile Association (India) Mumbai unit, on January 30, 2026, a compelling panel discussion titled ‘Women Leadership Driving a Change in the Textile & Apparel Sector’ brought into focus the evolving role of women in shaping

Corporates

Seiko Epson Ranked 6th In Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

Seiko Epson Corporation, has been named 6th in the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026, maintaining its position from last year. This marks the 13th time Epson has appeared on the list since its launch in 2012. The award recognizes companies demonstrating sustained innovation performance through high-quality patents and global invention activity. Clarivate assesses

Industry

Lifetime Achievement Award For Textile Veteran Amrishbhai Patel

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

Veteran industrialist Amrishbhai Patel, Chairman and Managing Director of the Dishman Group, Shirpur, has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his enduring contribution to India’s textile industry. The honour was announced at the Textiles 2030 International Conference held in Mumbai on January 30th and was formally accepted on his behalf by his son, […]

Corporates

Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Announces Change In Senior Management

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) has announced a change in its senior management team. Anant Kumar Daga, CEO of the TCNS Division, has resigned from the company effective April 30, 2026, citing personal reasons. Following his departure, Sooraj Bhat, currently CEO – Ethnic Business, will take on additional responsibility for the TCNS Division […]

Corporates

On Holding Appoints Frank Sluis As Chief Financial Officer

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

On Holding AG, the global premium sportswear brand, has announced the appointment of Frank Sluis as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 1, 2026. Sluis brings more than 25 years of international finance leadership experience across major consumer businesses. Most recently, he served as CFO for Europe & Indonesia at Ahold Delhaize, where he oversaw financial […]

Corporates

Kelheim Fibres To Close By March 2026

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

Kelheim Fibres GmbH has announced that it will terminate business operations as of March 31, 2026, following an unsuccessful attempt to secure a strategic investor. Despite restructuring efforts and support from many customers, the company was unable to secure sufficient orders to ensure an economically viable continuation. A key potential investor withdrew at short notice

Financial Results

Levi Strauss Delivers Strong FY25 Results

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

Levi Strauss & Co., reported steady performance for the fourth quarter and strong growth for the full fiscal year ended November 30, 2025, reflecting the company’s continued shift towards a direct-to-consumer (DTC)-led, denim lifestyle strategy. Net revenues for Q4 stood at US$ 1.8 billion, up 5% on an organic basis, driven by growth across Europe, […]

Financial Results

Arvind Fashions Posts Strong Growth In Q3 FY26

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

Arvind Fashions Ltd (AFL), one of India’s leading casual and denim apparel players, reported a robust performance for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025, driven by strong momentum across its direct-to-consumer channels. For Q3 FY26, the company’s revenue grew 14.5% year-on-year to Rs 1,377 crore, compared to Rs 1,203 crore in the corresponding quarter […]

Corporates

Sangam India Acquires 49% Stake In Hybrid Renewable Power Project

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

Sangam (India) Ltd has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 49% equity stake in Clean Max Kenai Pvt Ltd, a renewable energy company, as part of its strategy to expand captive green power capacity for its Rajasthan-based manufacturing operations. The acquisition, disclosed under Regulation 30 of SEBI’s Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements, […]

Corporates

Eurofins CPT Lanka Signs MoU With Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association

Textile Insights February 1, 2026

Eurofins Consumer Product Testing Lanka Pvt Ltd has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association (SLAEA) to strengthen testing, sustainability and capability development across the country’s apparel sector. The MoU was signed on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in Colombo, by Rajitha Jayasuriya, Chairperson of SLAEA and Dr Karthik