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India Has Witnessed Rapid Surge In Social Media Influencers Between 2020-2024

Textile Insights March 10, 2025

The latest report from Qoruz, an Influencer Marketing Intelligence Platform, reveals the extraordinary rise of the influencer ecosystem in India over the last four years. From just 962,000 influencers in 2020, the creator economy has expanded to an impressive 4.06 million influencers in 2024,

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Enhancing Productivity With Fun & Pun At Workplace!

Textile Insights March 10, 2025

Incorporating fun and puns into the workplace can have a profound impact on employee productivity and well-being. Ironically, the activity of what we, as spinners, do is originally referred to as storytelling. So, let us tell interesting stories which will foster a positive and humorous atmosphere, writes Murugan Santhanam “Call the ‘card’iologist!” Ishida exclaimed as

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PM Narendra Modi Highlights India’s Vision Of Viksit Bharat For Global Textile Leadership At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s growing stature in the global textile industry while addressing Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He highlighted the event’s significance as a platform for showcasing India’s rich textile heritage, technological advancements and commitment to sustainability, reinforcing the vision of Viksit Bharat. Bharat

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Can India Become A Textile Machinery Hub? Industry Leaders Discuss At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 16, 2025

India ITME Society organized an insightful panel discussion at Bharat Tex 2025, focusing on the theme: “Textile Machinery: Can India Become a Machine Manufacturing Hub?” The session brought together industry leaders and government representatives to discuss India’s capabilities, challenges and the roadmap for developing a self-reliant textile machinery sector.

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No Complaints Does Not Necessarily Mean Good Performance — It Maybe Just An Aversion To Risk Creative Ideas!

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

When employees are overly cautious and avoid taking risks, they may miss out on opportunities to introduce new techniques, products or processes that could significantly enhance the company’s performance, says Murugan Santhanam. “He would be the winner if the company awarded first prize to the person who had more complaints from the customers.” The

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Indian T&A Sector May Continue Its Revival Journey In 2025

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

While CY2024 was a mix bag for the Indian T&A sector, the year CY2025 is expected to be a better one. The second half of 2024 saw a distinct recovery in the overall exports after multiple quarters of subdued performance in the backdrop of sluggish demand in the major markets of the EU and the […]

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RISE 2024: Advancing Gender Equality In Global Garment, Footwear & Home Textile Supply Chains

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The 2024 Annual Report from RISE highlights its pivotal role in advancing gender equality and sustainability across global garment, footwear and home textile supply chains. With comprehensive programmes, strategic collaborations and transformative initiatives, RISE continues to empower workers, challenge systemic inequities and enhance workplace environments. In 2024, RISE

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One-Earth Fashion Report Calls For Radical Reform In Global Fashion Industry

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The One-Earth Fashion report by Public Eye has issued a clarion call for radical reform in the global fashion industry. Highlighting its outsized impact on the environment and society, the report lays out 33 actionable targets designed to align the industry with planetary boundaries and create a just, sustainable future. Fashion’s contribution to climate change, […]

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92% Indian Executives Consider Security Vulnerabilities As Primary Obstacle To Responsible AI Usage: Deloitte Report

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

According to the Deloitte Asia Pacific report ‘AI at a crossroads: Building trust as the path to scale’, about 92 per cent of Indian executives identify security vulnerabilities, including hacking and cyber threats, as a primary concern in AI adoption, while 91 per cent express significant concern about the privacy risks related to sensitive data in […]

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Give Before You Get!

Textile Insights January 9, 2025

The principle of reciprocity describes the tendency of human nature to want to offer something when something is received. You feel obliged to do something in return because something was done for you, writes Murugan Santhanam I felt so happy! Finally, I got an inquiry from our principal in Japan for Indian organic yarns. My […]