Gujarat’s textile and manufacturing sectors have flagged recurring production disruptions caused by repeated election cycles and migrant worker movement during polling periods, during consultations with the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) reviewing the proposed One Nation, One Election
India’s Ministry of Textiles has announced an investment of Rs 1,000 crore to strengthen domestic silk production and reduce dependence on imported raw silk, with a target of achieving 44,500 tonnes of raw silk output by FY27. The initiative is aimed at modernising the country’s sericulture value chain while enhancing export competitiveness and supporting nearly […]
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to supporting Andhra Pradesh’s transformation into a major textile manufacturing destination, highlighting the need for stronger cotton productivity, modern manufacturing capabilities and greater participation in technical textiles. During his two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh, the Union Minister
In a move aimed at ensuring raw material availability and stabilising input costs for the textile sector, the Government of India has announced a temporary exemption on customs duty for cotton imports from June 1 to October 31, 2026. The decision is designed to maintain a balanced approach between protecting domestic cotton growers and supporting […]
Arvind Limited has appointed Rakesh Chadha as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Arvind Atelier, the company’s newly launched global sourcing and design platform. Chadha brings over 27 years of international experience across Europe, Asia and the UK, with a proven track record of building high-performance teams and developing resilient supply chains for
UK-based Phoenox Textiles Ltd., has reinforced its commitment to combining manufacturing heritage with technological advancement through a strategic investment in a state-of-the-art carpet back-coating line from German textile machinery specialist Brückner. The move marks a significant milestone for the Huddersfield-headquartered company as it continues to modernise
North India’s severe heatwave is emerging as a major operational challenge for the textile industry, disrupting production schedules, straining factory infrastructure and placing fresh pressure on exporters already navigating a complex global business environment. With temperatures touching 47°C across several northern states, the prolonged spell of extreme heat is testing
Trident Limited has been honoured with the Gold Trophy for Global Cotton Textile Exports at the TEXPROCIL Export Awards 2023–24, held on May 25, 2026, in Mumbai. The award was presented at a ceremony attended by the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, recognising excellence and outstanding contribution to India’s textile export sector. Commenting […]
Lenzing AG has appointed Georg Kasperkovitz as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective June 1, 2026. His mandate will run until May 31, 2029. Kasperkovitz, who has served as Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Member of the Management Board since June 2025, will assume the CEO role in addition to his current responsibilities. In his role […]
The Italian textile machinery industry is set to strengthen its presence in the Turkmen market with a strong Made in Italy delegation participating in TURKMEN TEXTILE EXPO 2026, scheduled to be held in Ashgabat from June 4–6, 2026. The Italian participation, coordinated by the Italian Trade Agency (ICE) and ACIMIT, aims to reinforce Italy’s technological […]





















