February 24, 2026
Corporates

Esstee Exports Releases First ESG Report, Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability and Ethical Governance

Tiruppur-based garment manufacturer Esstee Exports has released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for 2024–2025, outlining a comprehensive roadmap for sustainability, ethical business practices and social responsibility. Celebrating three decades in the apparel industry, the company’s Chairman Thirukkumaran described the report as a
Special Report

Vardhman Textiles Navigates Global Headwinds With Strategic Resilience And Expansion Plans

In a challenging macroeconomic environment marked by tariff uncertainties, raw material price disparities, and logistical disruptions, Vardhman Textiles Ltd has reported a marginal improvement in its Q4 FY25 performance over the preceding quarters. Speaking at the company’s earnings call, Neeraj Jain, Joint Managing Director and Sagrika Jain, Executive Director, offered a
Industry

AAFA Slams Trump’s Tariff Stance On Apparel

U.S. President Donald Trump has clarified that his tariff policies are aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing of advanced technologies and military equipment—not everyday consumer goods like sneakers and T-shirts. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One in New Jersey, Trump stated, “We’re not looking to make sneakers and T-shirts. We want to make military
Fibre

Trützschler’s Truecycled Yarn Powers Sustainable Interiors In Lotus Electric Cars

Trützschler’s advanced Truecycled process is now steering sustainability in the automotive sector, with its high-quality recycled yarn featured in Lotus’ electric vehicles. In partnership with German innovation hub Brain of Materials, Trützschler has enabled the development of WYRON Truecycled yarn, which meets the stringent demands of the automotive industry. The yarn is
Industry

Giriraj Singh Pushes Cotton, MMF Mission

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, chaired the Textile Advisory Group (TAG) meeting on Cotton and Man-Made Fibres (MMF) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, to review progress and discuss strategies to strengthen the entire textile value chain. The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, Secretary Textiles Neelam Shami Rao, and […]