The Banarasi sari, woven in Varanasi, is an enduring symbol of Indian craftsmanship, cultural heritage and global appeal. To strengthen this historic handloom ecosystem and support weaver livelihoods, the Uttar Pradesh government is taking focused measures under the leadership of Chief Minister
The Central and state government are working jointly to develop Rajasthan as a textile production and export hub, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas said on January 16. He noted that the Rajasthan Textile and Apparel Policy 2025 has been implemented to drive investment, with garment manufacturing included for the first time. The policy spans natural and […]
The proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) is being hailed as the ‘mother of all deals,’ with negotiations in their final stages and an official announcement expected by 27 January, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on January 16. Calling it a ‘super deal,’ Goyal said the […]
82nd NGF: India’s Largest Spring Summer Apparel Trade Fair, January 20-22, Showcasing 1085 Brands Across 7 Lakh Sq. Ft. Connecting Over 1,000 Exhibitors and expected 20000+ pan-India Retailers at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, shaping the Future of Fashion. The 82nd National Garment Fair (NGF), India’s largest Spring–Summer apparel trade fair, will be held from January […]
India’s digital transformation journey has moved decisively from vision to execution. As enterprises and government bodies race to modernize operations, adopt AI at scale, and secure increasingly complex digital ecosystems, the need for real-world strategies, peer learning, and trusted platforms has never been greater. Answering this moment, Exito Media Concepts presents
In a major step towards strengthening Tamil Nadu’s leadership in the global technical textiles value chain, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Textiles and Guidance, Government of Tamil Nadu, on 25 November, 2025, in Coimbatore to launch Techtextil India Summit scheduled from 26–27 November 2026 […]
Heimtextil 2026 opened in Frankfurt with 3,000 exhibitors from 66 countries, maintaining exhibitor stability despite a volatile global backdrop while becoming even more international in scope. The fair repeats its position as the leading global platform for home and contract textiles and textile design, serving as both a knowledge hub and strategic marketplace for the […]
Numerous Italian textile machinery companies will be attending the upcoming Colombiatex, the premier trade fair for the Colombian textile supply chain, held in Medellin from January 27 to 29, 2026. This year’s edition further confirms the strong bond between local textile manufacturers and Italian technology providers. Despite a contraction in demand from the Colombian
AMA Herbal Group has been granted a patent by the Government of India for VegeBact-N, an innovative antibacterial and deodorizing textile treatment derived from fruit waste. The patented process converts discarded fruit material into a safe, metal-free formulation that can be applied to fabrics without harming human health or the environment. Developed entirely in India,
Walmart Inc. has appointed Shishir Mehrotra, Chief Executive Officer of Superhuman, to its Board of Directors, effective today. Mehrotra will serve on the Compensation and Management Development Committee as well as the Technology and eCommerce Committee. “Our focus remains on serving customers through a people-led, tech-powered approach,” said Greg Penner, Chairman of





















