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SIMA Chairman Demands Evaluation Of New TN Energy Tariff

Textile Insights October 11, 2023

The apex body of spinners in South India, the Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) has urged the Tamil Nadu government to evaluate its policies related to energy supplied to the textile industry. “Tamil Nadu is most attractive destination for new investments mainly due to its energy policies

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Pakistan Textile Sector Seeks Subsidies To Boost Exports

Textile Insights October 9, 2023

Exporters from the Pakistani textile industry are seeking subsides and incentives to boost the prospects of the exports industry, which is reeling under a slowdown. These incentives include preferential cost-based electricity tariff, deferral of principal and interest payments on loans and restoration of a no-sales tax payment scheme. The industry also proposed priority

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Marzoli Secures Recyclability Index Certification For Sustainability

October 8, 2023

Marzoli has secured the “Recyclability Index Certification” for its sustainability strategy. This certification, developed in collaboration with ACIMIT and ASSOMAC, along with Rina Consulting, signifies a major step forward in Marzoli’s sustainable journey. One of Marzoli’s standout achievements lies in its Roving Frame, which boasts remarkable

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Textile Value Chain Running On Minimum Order Levels: ITMF

Textile Insights October 7, 2023

The entire textile value chain is running on minimum levels of orders and as long as brands and retailers do not increase orders, the entire textile value chain will continue to struggle. This was the analysis of the International Textile Machinery Federation’s (ITMF) Global Textile Industry Survey (GTIS) conducted in the middle of September 2023. […]

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Fineotex Achieves NABL Accreditation For Its Laboratory

October 6, 2023

Fineotex Chemical Ltd has recently announced the accreditation of its laboratory by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). This accreditation underscores Fineotex’s steadfast commitment to advancing sustainability and aligning with universally accepted standards within the textile industry and manufacturing sector. It is a

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Riju Jhunjhunwala Emphasises Need To Upskill Textile Workers

Textile Insights October 6, 2023

Speaking at the 118th PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) Annual Session 2023, Riju Jhunjhunwala, CMD, RSWM Ltd. emphasised on the need to upskill textile workers to meet the US $100 billion export goal by 2030. “Established companies are now dedicating more time to ensure skill development for all their employees. This is crucial […]

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Smartex Fact Digitises Knitting Factory Operations

Textile Insights October 5, 2023

Portugal’s Smartex.ai has introduced Smartex Fact, a digital factory management system that permits to monitor operations of a knitting factory from a mobile. Smartex Fact provides knitters an all in one solution that significantly upgrades operations at a knitting factory. Smartex Fact provides real-time visibility, enhances quality through automatic roll grading, and

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Schutzen Wins 2023 Innovation Challenge To Emerge Top Innovator

October 1, 2023

In a fiercely competitive arena featuring 113 start-ups from across the globe, Schutzen has clinched the coveted first place as the Innovation Challenge winner for 2023. This hard-fought challenge spanned 12 months and attracted a staggering 182 applications from around the world, out of which 113 promising start-ups were shortlisted ultimately. The culmination of this

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Donear Group MD Rajendra Agarwal Named “India’s Influential Leader 2023”

October 1, 2023

Rajendra Agarwal, the Managing Director of Donear Group, was bestowed with the prestigious title of “India’s Influential Leader 2023.” The Most Influential Leaders of India 2023 event was held at the Westin Garden City Mumbai. Powered by Marksmen Daily, this recognition felicitates Agarwal’s visionary leadership and remarkable contributions. In an

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Yogesh Kusumgar Inducted Into ITTA Hall Of Fame For Lifetime Achievement

October 1, 2023

Yogesh K Kusumgar, Chairman of Kusumgar Corporates, was bestowed with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA). This accolade recognizes his outstanding contributions and transformative impact on the Indian technical textiles industry. Kusumgar has played a pivotal role in