In this exclusive interview, J C Laddha speaks candidly about Sudiva and India’s textile industry with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights Could you take us back to the start of your textile industry journey? My journey in the textile industry began in 1973, when I joined the
In an exclusive conversation with Textile Insights Associate Editor Henry Dsouza, Dr. S.N. Modani, reflects on Bhilwara’s rise as a textile powerhouse, Sangam’s integrated growth journey and the company’s roadmap for the future. Could you take us back to the early days of Bhilwara’s textile journey and tell us how the city emerged as one […]
In an industry long defined by scale and cost competitiveness, a structural shift is quietly underway. Spinners are being forced to rethink their strategies as margin pressures intensify, raw material volatility rises and global demand evolves toward performance-led textiles. In an exclusive conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights, Gautam
From its rugged beginnings as a workwear fabric in the late 1980s to becoming a wardrobe essential across generations, denim in India has undergone a remarkable transformation. In this candid conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights, Suketu Shah, reflects on the industry’s evolution, Gujarat’s dominance, the gaps in global competitiveness and
Over the years, we have partnered with leading textile manufacturers, providing customised solutions that enhance air circulation, optimise humidity distribution and significantly reduce power consumption saving crores in electricity bills, says R. Devaganeshan. Tell us about Tesco Fanz and its journey in providing industrial fan and ventilation solutions to the textile
In an industry often defined by scale, Sagar Manufacturers Integrated Textile Industry is building a differentiated identity, one rooted in integration, process control and disciplined expansion. In an exclusive conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights, the company’s Managing Director Siddharth Sudhir Agrawal, speaks on the company’s journey
At the recently concluded Gartex Texprocess India, Ashish Bhatnagar unveiled the company’s latest collection while offering sharp insights into market volatility, innovation and India’s evolving position in the global denim landscape. In conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights, he spoke about product strategy, geopolitical disruptions and the
With over four decades of textile manufacturing excellence, Arunachala Gounder Textile Mill (AGT), located in Pallipalayam near Namakkal in Tamil Nadu, has steadily evolved into a globally recognised yarn producer. Founded as a family-driven enterprise, the mill has built its reputation on innovation, sustainability and consistent quality. Today, AGT’s yarns are exported
Situated in Pallipalayam on the outskirts of Namakkal district, Santhi Processing Unit Pvt Ltd was established in 1983 by S. Duraisamy, with its headquarters in Erode. Over the decades, the company has steadily expanded its footprint, with branch offices in Bangalore, Delhi, Chennai and Indonesia, reflecting its strong growth trajectory in the textile sector. With […]
In 2026, the global textile machinery market is expected to continue evolving toward higher automation, digital integration and efficiency‑driven investments, avers Summer Hsia in this exclusive tete-e-tete with Textile Insights What are the latest innovations from Stäubli’s Textile Division that are transforming weaving preparation and automation? Stäubli’s Textile





















