The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, calling it a historic development that could significantly accelerate the country’s textile and apparel exports in the coming
Raymond Lifestyle Limited has appointed Prasad EC as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the company announced on Tuesday. In his new role, Prasad will oversee the finance function, drive financial governance, and contribute to strategic decision-making to support the company’s long-term growth plans. Prasad brings more than 24 years of experience across consumer durables, FMCG
Kasturi Cotton representatives carried out a technical review at Sultania Oil Industries in Kalmeshwar, Maharashtra, as part of its ongoing engagement with ginning units across the country to strengthen quality and traceability standards in Indian cotton. The visit included a detailed factory tour focused on ginning practices, process controls, and contamination prevention
Today, India and the European Union concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), hailed by leaders on both sides as the mother of all deals. The agreement was announced in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa, […]
Industry veteran S. Rajendran has exited A.T.E. Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., after a 35-year tenure and has transitioned into a freelance consulting role. Rajendran, who served as Senior Vice President & Business Head – Textile Engineering Group (Processing & Accessories) and Zonal Head – South India, confirmed that he has officially stepped down from his full-time […]
The European Union has suspended preferential tariff benefits for most Indian exports under its Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) from January 1, 2026, affecting 87% of India’s shipments to the bloc, trade think tank GTRI said. Only about 13% of exports, mainly agricultural and leather goods, will continue to enjoy reduced duties. Sectors losing benefits […]
The textile sector took centrestage at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) in Rajkot, with industry leaders and policymakers highlighting its crucial role in Gujarat’s economic growth, employment generation and global competitiveness. According to a release from the Chief Minister’s office, experts stressed that textiles are moving beyond traditional
The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit has announced that it will host an international conference titled ‘TEXTILES 2030 – Navigating Geopolitics, Technology, Innovations and Global Expectations’ on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Hotel The Lalit, Mumbai. The event is expected to bring together leading textile industry experts, sustainability strategists, technology
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, and Nobero, a travel-centric apparel brand from TMRW House of Brands, have announced a strategic partnership under the IndiGo BluChip loyalty programme, offering enhanced value to customers across travel and everyday shopping. With this collaboration, Nobero becomes the first Indian fashion brand to tie up with IndiGo BluChip. Under the
Brazilian techwear brand Insider has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) with sustainability pioneer Spinnova to secure access to future volumes of Spinnova fibre, supporting its strategy to expand the use of lower-impact materials in functional apparel. As demand grows for performance textiles with reduced environmental impact, Spinnova and next-gen cellulosic





















