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Testa Group Expands Portfolio With Acquisition Of MT

Textile Insights June 8, 2026

Testa Group has expanded its presence in the textile machinery sector with the addition of MT, a move aimed at strengthening the Group’s product offering and enhancing service continuity, quality and reliability for customers. MT will continue to operate with its own organizational structure

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Dr N. Vigneshwaran Named ICAC Researcher Of The Year 2026

Textile Insights June 5, 2026

The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has named Dr N. Vigneshwaran, Principal Scientist and Head of the Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division at ICAR–Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT), Mumbai, as the recipient of the prestigious ICAC Researcher of the Year Award 2026. A renowned cotton scientist, Dr Vigneshwaran has made

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Textile Export Sector Wins Greater Representation In India’s Top Trade Advisory Body

Textile Insights June 5, 2026

The Indian textile and apparel sector will now have a stronger voice in shaping the country’s trade and export policies following the appointment of K.M. Subramanian, President of the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) and Chairman of K.M. Knitwear Private Limited and Naren Goenka, Chairman of Texport Industries, as Members of the Board of Trade (BoT), […]

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PDS Earns Great Place To Work Certification Across 10 Countries

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

PDS, the global fashion solutions and infrastructure company, has been recognised as a Great Place to Work® across 10 countries, reinforcing its commitment to building a people-first organisation. The certification covers PDS operations in India, Hong Kong, Germany, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Türkiye, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The recognition is based on

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Bombay Dyeing Appoints Niraj Kumar As CFO And Chief Risk Officer

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited has appointed Niraj Kumar as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO), strengthening its leadership team as the company advances its growth and transformation agenda. In his new role, Niraj will play a key strategic role in driving Bombay Dyeing’s next phase of growth. His […]

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India, EU Push For Early Implementation Of Free Trade Agreement

Textile Insights June 4, 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated the importance of early implementation of the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during discussions with a European Parliamentary delegation led by Angelika Niebler. The meeting focused on strengthening India-EU economic cooperation and advancing the implementation roadmap for the landmark trade

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D’Décor Appoints Shailesh Joshi As AVP – Sales & Marketing

Textile Insights June 2, 2026

Home décor and furnishings leader D’Décor has appointed Shailesh H. Joshi as Assistant Vice President – Sales & Marketing (Furniture & Furnishings), strengthening its commitment to expanding its presence in India’s rapidly evolving home textiles and upholstery fabrics market. Based at the company’s headquarters in Mumbai, Joshi will report

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Lululemon Adds Two Directors In Deal With Founder Chip Wilson

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Lululemon has entered into a cooperation agreement with founder and major shareholder Chip Wilson, paving the way for board changes aimed at strengthening the company’s leadership and growth strategy. Under the agreement, Laura Gentile, former Chief Marketing Officer of ESPN and Marc Maurer, former Co-Chief Executive Officer of On, will join Lululemon’s Board of Directors

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Oil Green–Hindustan Waste JV To Advance Circular Bioenergy Infrastructure

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

In a significant move aligned with India’s circular economy and clean energy ambitions, OIL Green Energy Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oil India Ltd, has signed a joint venture agreement with Hindustan Waste Treatment Pvt. Ltd. to jointly develop integrated bioenergy and sustainable waste management projects across the country. The partnership will establish a […]

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CWDB, Essma Felts Sign MoU To Promote Wool-Based Innovation

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

The Central Wool Development Board has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Essma Felts Limited to strengthen innovation and development in wool-based products, with a special focus on the utilisation of indigenous coarse sheep wool. The MoU was signed in the presence of Neelam Shami Rao, Padmini Singla, and G.S. Bhati. The partnership aims […]