Kanpur-based technical textile machinery manufacturer Lohia Corp will launch its maiden initial public offering (IPO) on July 23, comprising an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 2.59 crore equity shares. The issue will be the third mainboard IPO to open on the day, alongside Indo-MIM and Xtranet
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said the PM MITRA Park in Dhar district could generate direct and indirect employment for nearly three lakh people and benefit more than six lakh cotton-growing farmers in the Malwa-Nimar region. Speaking at a Round Table Dialogue held during Bharat Tex 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Yadav […]
Andhra Pradesh has attracted textile investment proposals worth Rs 4,100 crore at Bharat Tex 2026, strengthening the state’s position as an emerging destination for textile and apparel manufacturing. The proposals were secured on the second day of the exhibition through two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), facilitated under the leadership of K. Rekha Rani, Commissioner
Chhattisgarh has attracted investment commitments worth nearly Rs 973 crore from four textile and garment companies under its Industrial Development Policy 2024–30, with the projects expected to generate more than 14,000 employment opportunities. The commitments include Saravana Mills’ Rs 528 crore integrated textile and apparel manufacturing campus, Swift Textiles Pvt.
The first three days of Bharat Tex 2026 have witnessed a strong response from domestic and international stakeholders with Bharat Mandapam emerging as a major global hub for textile and apparel business, sourcing, innovation and investment. Spread across more than 16 lakh square feet, the world’s largest integrated textile event has brought together 1,647 exhibitors,
Rieter reported a strong increase in order intake and sales for the first half of 2026, driven primarily by the first-time consolidation of Barmag following the completion of the largest acquisition in the company’s history. Order intake rose 56% year-on-year to CHF 554.1 million, compared with CHF 355.4 million in the first half of 2025. […]
Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India, released the India Textiles & Apparel CXO Blueprint 2030, a strategic report by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) and the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability (GATS), at the Sustainability & Circularity Impact Pavilion during Bharat Tex 2026. The report outlines strategic
The Government of Karnataka reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the state’s position as one of India’s leading destinations for textile and apparel investments during an exclusive session on ‘Investment Opportunities in Karnataka’ held at Bharat Tex 2026. The session brought together senior government officials, leading textile manufacturers, investors and industry
The third day of Bharat Tex 2026 brought together policymakers, State Government representatives, industry leaders, investors, international organisations, brands, academic institutions and sustainability experts for focused discussions on circularity, responsible sourcing, textile financing, future-ready skills, global trade and technology-led growth. A series of panel
The Powerloom Development & Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL) and AWARE™, an Amsterdam-based neutral cross-border data infrastructure provider for textile producers, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Bharat Tex 2026 to help India’s powerloom sector prepare for emerging European Union Digital Product Passport (DPP) requirements. The MoU was signed by





















