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Yamuna Machine Works: The Common Thread Behind Ludhiana’s Leading Textile Mills

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Ludhiana has long been recognised as one of India’s most dynamic textile manufacturing hubs. From luxury woollens and premium home textiles to knitted fabrics, seamless garments and technical apparel, the city is home to companies that supply some of the world’s most demanding

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TechnoSport Expands Capacity, Targets Rs 1,000 Crore Revenue

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Activewear brand TechnoSport is set to significantly scale up its manufacturing capacity over the next six months, reinforcing its growth ambitions in India’s fast-expanding performance apparel market. The company plans to increase production capacity to 40 tonnes per day, equivalent to approximately 1.5 lakh garments daily, to meet rising consumer demand.

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Colorant’s Bharat Trivedi Awarded Doctorate For Research On Global Pricing Strategies

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Colorant Limited has announced that its senior executive, Dr. Bharat Trivedi, has been awarded a Doctorate in International Trade & Marketing by GIBMS Business School (Global Institute of Business Management & Studies). The doctoral degree was conferred during the institute’s convocation ceremony held on June 24, 2026. Dr. Trivedi’s research, titled

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TEA, SGCCI Sign MoU To Strengthen Trade Collaboration And Market Access

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SGCCI) to strengthen trade cooperation, expand business opportunities and enhance policy advocacy for the textile and apparel industry. The agreement was signed by K.M. Subramanian, President of TEA, and N. Thirukkumaran,

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Centre Backs Indigenous Geo-Grid Coating Technology With Rs 14.92 Crore Project

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has approved a Rs 14.92 crore project under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) to develop indigenous geo-grid coating technology, marking a major step towards reducing the country’s dependence on imported technical textile machinery. The project has been awarded jointly to the Man Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA), Surat

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Trident Bags Triple Honours At CII Energy Awards

Textile Insights July 7, 2026

Trident Group has earned multiple national honours at the 10th Edition of the CII National Energy Efficiency Circle Competition 2026, recognising its leadership in energy efficiency, ESG performance and low-carbon manufacturing. Held on July 2–3 under the theme Powering the Net Zero Goals, the competition honoured organisations driving innovation and excellence in

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Shahi Exports Outlines Comprehensive Strategy To Tackle Heat Stress

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Shahi Exports has outlined a comprehensive strategy to tackle rising heat stress across its manufacturing operations, calling for greater collaboration between brands and suppliers as climate change reshapes working conditions in the apparel industry. With more than 50 manufacturing facilities and a workforce of over 100,000 employees, the company said thermal comfort has

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Inditex Commits €13 Million To Support Rohingya Refugees

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Inditex has renewed its strategic partnership with the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), committing €13 million between 2026 and 2028 to improve the living conditions of nearly 1.2 million Rohingya refugees in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. The funding will support an Integrated Settlement Planning programme focused on enhancing community safety, improving infrastructure,

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Reju Opens First North American R&D Centre To Advance Textile Recycling

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Reju, a textile regeneration company, has opened its first proprietary Research and Development (R&D) Centre in North America in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, to accelerate the commercialisation of its textile recycling technologies. Located within Technip Energies’ Advanced Materials and Catalysts Research Center, the facility will support the development of

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RSWM, NITRA Partner To Promote Commercialisation Of Milkweed Fibre Blended Yarn

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

RSWM Ltd has strengthened its collaboration with the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) to accelerate the adoption and commercialisation of milkweed (calotropis) fibre blended yarn, a sustainable textile innovation that transforms naturally growing weeds into value-added fibre. The announcement was made during NITRA’s 52nd Foundation Day, where Om