How has Premier evolved from a spinning mill in 1945 to a global home textile player today? Around 2002-2003, we took a decision to go beyond fabrics. That’s when our journey into finished articles like bed sheets, fitted sheets and pillowcases began. We got our first break through in the U.S.
In this exclusive interview, Anvar Jay Varadaraj speaks with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights, about ELGi’s vision for the textile industry from tackling rising energy costs to offering smarter, more sustainable compressed air solutions. He is joined by Premendra (Chief Strategy Officer, Elgi Equipments) and Bhavesh Karia (President – ISAAME and SEA, Elgi
Machinery with eco-friendly features that enhance resource efficiency and waste minimisation will be in the spotlight at the exhibition, informs Alex Zucchi What motivated CEMATEX to reintroduce Singapore as a venue for ITMA Asia + CITME following years of successful editions in Shanghai? Following requests from our members to have an exhibition in Asia outside […]
With about 20 million sq ft of leasing activity in H1 2025 at 33 per cent YoY growth, industrial and warehousing demand across the top eight Indian cities remained robust. Delhi NCR and Chennai led the demand, cumulatively accounting for about half of the overall leasing in H1 2025. Interestingly among these cities, Delhi NCR, […]
The global textile industry is increasingly turning its focus to organic cotton as a critical component of sustainable production, with recent data from the Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) revealing major strides in cotton farming practices that support climate resilience, farmer welfare and ethical supply chains. According to the newly released OCA Annual Report 2024,
Fineotex Chemical Limited has inaugurated the first phase of its new manufacturing facility in Ambernath, Maharashtra, marking a major step in its growth strategy. The company has invested approximately Rs 60 crore, funded through internal accruals and capital raised, while adding 7 acres to its operational footprint. The expansion increases Fineotex’s production capacity
The UK Government has confirmed plans to ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic, with aligned measures set to be implemented across Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. In England, the proposed Environmental Protection (Wet Wipes Containing Plastic) (England) Regulations 2025 were published in July and are under parliamentary review. Once approved, the
Sutlej Textiles and Industries Limited, a leading manufacturer and exporter of value-added dyed yarns and home textiles, reported consolidated total income of Rs 610 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, compared to Rs 686 crore in the previous quarter, marking an 11% decline. EBITDA stood at Rs 1 crore, down sharply from Rs […]
Raymond Lifestyle Limited reported a robust first-quarter performance for FY26, posting a total income of Rs 1,475 crore, an 18% year-on-year increase, driven by strong growth in its Branded Textile and Apparel segments. EBITDA rose 36% to Rs 122 crore from Rs 89 crore in Q1 FY25, with margins improving to 8.2% from 7.1%, supported […]
Innovative swimwear brand onewith has been officially granted a utility patent (U.S. Patent No. 12,537,039), securing its proprietary construction method that delivers unmatched comfort and fit, a swimsuit that feels like no-show underwear. Unlike design patents, which protect appearance, this utility patent protects the functional innovation behind onewith’s raw-cut,





















