Surat’s textile industry has raised concerns over a sharp increase in yarn prices and delays in Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds, urging the Centre to intervene as rising costs put pressure on manufacturers and allied segments. Industry representatives raised the issues during a
Aurelia, the women’s ethnic wear brand from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL), has launched Styled by Ananya, a festive campaign featuring brand ambassador Ananya Panday, combining personalised styling recommendations with AI-enabled virtual try-on technology on WhatsApp. Launched on October 8, the campaign aims to simplify festive shopping by helping
Alok Industries has completed the sale of its entire stake in Czech textile manufacturer Mileta a.s. for EUR 558,825, equivalent to approximately Rs 5.6 crore. In a stock exchange filing dated October 9, 2026, the company said its step-down wholly owned subsidiary, Alok Industries International Limited, had completed the transaction. The sale follows a share […]
Sri Lanka has invited Indian buyers, investors and business leaders to participate in Sri Lanka Export 2027, scheduled to be held in Colombo from January 14 to 17, as the island nation seeks to strengthen trade ties and attract investment. Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne extended the invitation while speaking at the MIICCIA conference […]
The Man-Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA) has entered its 50th year, marking nearly five decades of research, technical services and industry support as Surat’s textile sector looks to move towards technical textiles, sustainable manufacturing and higher-value products. MANTRA announced the milestone at a press conference in Surat, where its President,
The Lenzing Group has partnered with Japanese denim manufacturer Kaihara Corporation to launch the REMOD Collection, showcasing new textural possibilities and blending options using TENCEL Lyocell fibres. The collection features three fibre variants: TENCEL Lyocell Standard, TENCEL Lyocell – HV100 and TENCEL Lyocell dtex 2.2. It will be showcased at Lenzing’s booth 19 in
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has restructured its senior leadership team, appointing Maggie Gauger as President and Chief Product Officer and Joseph Godsey as Chief Operating Officer, effective October 26, 2026, as the athletic apparel retailer seeks to strengthen competitiveness and drive long-term growth. Gauger joins from Athleta, where she served as President and CEO,
EcoEx has appointed Kapil Lakhwara as Vice President – Textile Sustainability & Global Partnerships, as the company looks to strengthen India’s textile waste-to-value ecosystem and advance circularity across the global textile industry. Lakhwara brings extensive experience in textile business development, global partnerships, sales and marketing and sustainable
IIT Delhi-originated deeptech textile startup IndigoTex Pvt Ltd has raised Rs 5 crore in a funding round led by IAN Angel Fund, with participation from SIDBI, FITT and IIT Delhi Angels. Founded in 2024, the company is developing waterless wool finishing technology and wool-based fabrics, including IndiWool Denim, which combines the durability of denim with […]
Bhilosa Industries has proposed an investment of Rs 7,500 crore in Madhya Pradesh, with plans to generate around 3,750 direct jobs through a phased manufacturing expansion centred on the PM MITRA Park in Dhar. The proposal was presented by Sandeep Jain, Managing Director of Bhilosa Industries, during a meeting with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr […]






















