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Tracing Success: How Technology Drives Value In Supply Chain

March 10, 2024

The concept of integrating transparent relationships with digital and physical traceability tools harbours broad potential. This approach could be tailored to support traceability across various other commodities, writes Alison Ward Global supply chains have reached unprecedented levels of

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Win-Win Negotiation: A Sustainable Way Of Doing Business

March 9, 2024

When the objective of negotiation is not a zero-sum game where one side triumphs at the other’s expense, it is a win-win negotiation. This is the insightful lesson learnt from friend’s experience, writes Murugan S. “Did you know that win-win negotiation is an art that contributes to sustainable business growth?” My friend, who operates his […]

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Change the Mindset, Devise Strategy & Plan Roadmap

December 11, 2023

Kenya & India: A Strategic Partnership by Avinash Mayekar, Suvin Expo LLP During my recent visit to Kenya for the ITME Africa & ME 2023 technology & engineering show, I gained valuable insights into Kenya as a developing textile hub. Through key interactions with the government, local bodies, and industry patrons of Kenya, I comprehended […]

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India’s Cotton Production Recovers In 2022-23 Season

November 10, 2023

Cotton production in India is a significant component of the country’s agricultural landscape and economy. In the 2022-23 cotton season, India witnessed a notable recovery in cotton production, with an overall increase of 10.38% compared to the previous year. This improvement marks a significant shift from the 11.72% drop observed in the 2021-22 season. Central […]

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GDP Contribution Of Indian Textiles To Almost Double By 2030

Textile Insights November 4, 2023

A recently released report states that the contribution of the Indian textile industry will almost double from the current 2.3 percent to 5 percent by 2020. The report titled ‘Decadal Outlook for Textile Industry’ was jointly prepared by the Confederation of Indian Industry and Primus Partners. The report further said that Gross Value Added (GVA) […]

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Rising Stars In Babywear: How India, Bangladesh And Vietnam Are Redefining The Global Market

October 17, 2023

Babywear apparel is an essential and ever-evolving segment of the global fashion industry. In 2022, the world witnessed a notable upswing in the exports of babywear apparels compared to the previous year, with a 2.27% increase in trade totaling an impressive US$ 11,265.96 million. This article delves into the key trends and insights shaping the […]

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India Emerges As World’s Leading Importer Of Knitting Machinery In 2022

September 21, 2023

In 2022, the global knitting machinery import market saw significant growth, with imports rising by 7.43% to reach US$ 2716.36 million. Among the various knitting machinery categories, tulle, lace, embroidery, trimmings and related machines dominated the scene, accounting for a substantial US$ 1051.81 million of imports, signifying a remarkable 18.82% growth in 2022. This

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Revolutionizing PET Recycling: From Bottles To Fine Filament Movement

September 21, 2023

In the current scenario, PET bottle flakes are being extensively converted into fiber in India. The journey began with a capacity of 20 TPD approx. and has now escalated to a range of 80 to 100 TPD for solid fiber production. Numerous cotton/polyester spinning companies are now taking the initiative to establish polyester recycling fiber […]

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ELS Cotton: The Short Haul To Increase Farmers’ Incomes!

September 20, 2023

Many of us in India may not know that India tops the world in the production of cotton fibre in terms of quantity. Fewer people know that the world’s best cotton fibre ‘Suvin’ is produced in Tamil Nadu. ‘Suvin’ is a domestically nurtured cotton variety that has been recognized as the world’s best extra-long staple […]

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Rightly-Skilled Manpower Will Drive T&C Sector Growth

September 20, 2023

The $150-billion Indian textiles and clothing (T&C) sector is expected to require a large pool of rightly-skilled workforce to achieve its aim of building a globally competitive production base and to seize the opportunities that are emerging in the world market. As per one estimate, the industry may need around 10 million skilled and semi-skilled […]