Tiruppur’s knitwear export sector recorded robust growth in FY 2024-25, clocking exports worth Rs 40,000 crore, a 20% increase over the Rs 33,400 crore achieved in FY 2023-24. The performance surpassed the projected 10% growth, with the industry now targeting a 15% rise in the current fiscal
Workers of Vijayamohini Mills, a unit of the National Textile Corporation (NTC), staged a protest on Wednesday by blocking the entry of the company management into the premises. The mill has remained shut for the past five years since the COVID-19 outbreak. Organised by a joint committee of trade unions, including the Centre of Indian […]
Active Clothing Co. Ltd., a leading Indian design-to-shelf apparel manufacturer, has entered a long-term agreement with China’s Ningbo Cixing Co. Ltd., the world’s largest maker of computerized flat knitting machines. This collaboration aims to establish India’s first “KNIT TO SHAPE” Smart Knitting Factory, ushering in a new era of high-tech, sustainable knitwear
GHCL Textiles Limited has announced the successful commencement of commercial production at the newly established Meenakshi section of its Paravai manufacturing unit, located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. With this expansion, the company has added 25,536 ring spindles, taking its total spindle capacity to 2,24,976. The company previously operated at a high-capacity utilization
Garment Mantra Lifestyle Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary Hylex Fashion Private Limited, has secured a significant export order worth approximately Rs 10.13 crore (US$ 1.18 million) from AL Rahmat Textiles L.L.C., a Dubai-based international entity. This strategic development marks a robust start to the current quarter for the Tirupur-headquartered apparel
The fifth edition of Africa Textile Talks, Africa’s leading forum on fashion, textiles, and sustainability will take place from 29–31 July 2025 at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. Co-produced by South Africa’s Twyg and Mauritius-based Imiloa Collective, the summit invites industry stakeholders to reimagine garments as living expressions of care, repair, and
The recently finalised Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom is expected to deliver substantial economic benefits, including a surge in Indian exports, enhanced worker mobility, and a boost in remittances, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence. In 2024, Indian workers abroad sent home approximately US$ 130 billion, accounting
India’s textile industry is calling for a review of the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA), citing trade imbalances and limited market access as key concerns, according to a recent report by India Exim Bank. While India has taken a cautious stance on free trade agreements, its commerce with major ASEAN economies like Indonesia, Thailand, […]
Gartex Texprocess India, organized by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, has partnered with the Drycleaners and Launderers Association of India (DLAI) to debut the Textile Care Forum at its upcoming 2025 edition, scheduled from 21–23 August at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. DLAI will serve as the Knowledge Partner […]
RSWM Limited, the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has joined the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF) as a Corporate Member. A leading Indian manufacturer and exporter, RSWM produces synthetic, cotton, and blended spun yarns, as well as knitted and denim fabrics, catering to over 70 countries worldwide. Welcoming the development, K.V.





















