India’s textile and apparel exports declined year on year in January 2026, reflecting weaker shipment volumes amid elevated tariffs in the United States that affected export competitiveness during most of the month. According to data released by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry
Circulose has restarted its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall, marking a key step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of its recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles in the fourth quarter of 2026. Chief Executive Officer Jonatan Janmark said
Beaulieu International Group has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire all shares of IFG Asota GMBH, strengthening its Fibres Division and advancing its strategy to become a leading partner for sustainable nonwoven solutions. Austria-based IFG Asota brings expertise in polypropylene, polyamide, polyethylene and biopolymer fibres, including PLA, serving markets such
Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd reported strong third-quarter results for FY26, with EBITDA rising 34.2 per cent year-on-year to Rs 63 crore, reflecting improved operating efficiencies and retail expansion. Consolidated revenue from operations in Q3 FY26 increased 18 per cent to Rs 301.1 crore, compared with Rs 255.2 crore a year earlier. Gross profit rose 24.1 […]
Global political and economic developments have continued to push up raw material and energy costs, placing increasing pressure on the textile machinery sector. Rieter said that key inputs used in its machines and components, including steel, copper, aluminum and electronics have witnessed significant demand-driven price increases in recent months. The company noted that
Global weaving machinery manufacturer Itema is presenting two of its best-selling high-end rapier weaving machines the R9500EVO and Galileo-RX, at SITEX 2026, being held from February 21 to 23 at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The exhibition follows the recent opening of Itema’s new Surat Service Centre, a move that strengthens the company’s […]
Nameet Srivastava has been appointed Brand Head – Chairman’s Collection at Raymond Lifestyle Limited, where he will lead the strategic direction, design development and market positioning of the company’s ultra-premium menswear segment. Based in Mumbai, he takes charge of one of the most exclusive lines in the Raymond portfolio. Srivastava brings more than two decades […]
The Department of Textile Engineering at Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI) is set to stage its flagship national-level textile summit, Vastra 2026, on March 27–28, 2026, bringing together budding engineers, designers and industry leaders for two days of innovation, competition and collaboration. Positioned as a platform that blends engineering precision with
Indo Count Industries Ltd reported revenue of Rs 1,074 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, with adjusted EBITDA of Rs 112 crore and profit after tax of Rs 24 crore. Sales volumes for the quarter stood at 24.8 million metres. The company said performance was impacted by lower volumes, margin pressures, the effect […]
Why tariff-free trade with a giant like the United States feels unsafe to India’s 6.5 million cotton farmers By Cottonguru – from the villages that grow India’s cotton At first light in Chincholi village in Adilabad, Telangana, Dhurva Laluram (Patel) steps into a field that tells the story of a year most small landholders know […]





















