Textile weavers from Surat city and district staged protests against a trading firm over alleged payment delays and abusive remarks directed at a weaver seeking outstanding dues. A group gathered at the firm’s office in Millennium Textile Market II on Friday, prompting police intervention. The
Arvind Fashions Ltd reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue and EBITDA in Q2 FY27, supported by retail growth, a rising contribution from direct channels and lower discounting. Revenue increased 10% year-on-year to Rs 1,559 crore, while EBITDA rose 15.5% to Rs 216 crore. The EBITDA margin expanded approximately 67 basis points to 13.9%. Profit after tax […]
Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL) reported an 11% year-on-year increase in consolidated revenue to Rs 2,266 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, marking its fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth. Profit after tax rose 126% to Rs 53 crore, while EBITDA increased 15% to Rs 390 crore. The EBITDA margin expanded 60 […]
KPR Mill Ltd reported a 58.2% year-on-year increase in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 345 crore in Q2 FY27, while revenue from operations rose 18.9% to Rs 1,939.74 crore. EBITDA increased 61.7% to Rs 546.81 crore, with the margin, calculated on total income, expanding to 27.5% from 20.4% a year earlier. Total income reached […]
Lenzing Group maintained adjusted EBITDA at EUR 353 million in the first nine months of 2026, despite a 2.3% decline in revenue to EUR 1.93 billion, as its focus on higher-value products and cost efficiencies supported profitability. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 18.3% from 17.9% a year earlier. Revenue declined primarily due to lower […]
Bangladesh has submitted a three-year reform roadmap to its development partners to strengthen banking, revenue collection and the business environment after securing an extension of its graduation from the United Nations’ least developed country (LDC) category. The revised graduation date of November 24, 2029, gives Bangladesh three additional years to prepare for the
India must strengthen inland connectivity, shipping services and logistics coordination to translate improvements in port efficiency into greater trade competitiveness, according to a FICCI–Kearney report released in Mumbai. Titled India’s Maritime Agenda for 2030: From Efficient Ports to Globally Connected Trade Gateways, the report calls for differentiated strategies for
Representatives of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) States and ASEAN met in Bern on November 3 to discuss trade policy priorities and advance cooperation under their Joint Declaration on Economic Cooperation. Hosted by the EFTA Secretariat, the high-level meeting brought together EFTA representatives and the ASEAN Committee in Bern (ACB), comprising ambassadors
Dow has launched DOWSIL™ IE-5619 DWOR Emulsion, a silicone-organic hybrid finishing agent designed to provide durable water and oil repellency for textiles while retaining softness, breathability and appearance. The third-generation technology targets textile chemical formulators, mills and brands seeking fluoro-alternative solutions to meet evolving regulatory,
The Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) organised a seminar on “Heimtextil Trends 2027-28 and Visual Merchandising” in Karur, offering textile exporters and industry professionals insights into emerging design trends, colour forecasts and product presentation techniques. The programme focused on international market preferences and design developments to help






















