June 17, 2026
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Westside Opens New Fashion Store In Faridabad

Westside, part of the iconic Tata family, has inaugurated its newest store in Faridabad at Amolik City Centre, Sec 28, Near Metro Pillar 624. Spanning 22,255 sq ft, this store aims to inspire fashion enthusiasts with a diverse range of apparels, accessories, cosmetics and footwear, all in one location. The new store embodies Westside’s vision […]
Trade & Market

Jute Makers To See Margins Drop For Second Straight Fiscal

Operating margins of jute manufacturers are expected to shrink by approximately 50 basis points (bps) this fiscal due to wage hikes and subdued demand in the more profitable export markets. This marks the second consecutive year of declining profitability. Despite this, their credit profiles will remain stable due to strong procurement by government agencies, healthy […]
Corporates

KVIC Surpasses Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore Turnover, Creates 10 Lakh Jobs

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has surpassed the Rs 1.5 lakh crore turnover mark for the first time in the 2024 financial year, marking a significant milestone in its history. KVIC’s chairman, Manoj Kumar, highlighted the achievement, noting a substantial increase from the Rs 1.34 lakh crore sales reported in FY2023. Over the […]
Dyes & Chemicals

Double Accolades For Sun Chemical At FIA Awards 2024

Sun Chemical has proudly announced two wins at the Flexographic Industry Association (FIA) Awards. The company received the “Technical Innovation of the Year” award for SunVisto AquaHeat inks, showcasing its commitment to innovation and sustainability in printing. These water-based flexographic inks are designed for industrial ovens, withstanding temperatures up to 220°C
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

ABFRL Increases Stake In Goodview Fashion To 51%

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) has increased its shareholding in Goodview Fashion (GFPL), which manufactures and sells ethnic couture under the brand ‘Tarun Tahiliani,’ from 33.50% to 51%. This was achieved through a secondary acquisition of a 17.5% equity stake from existing GFPL shareholders. As a result, GFPL transitioned from an associate to […]
Machinery

Max Glass Eco: Karl Mayer’s New Bestseller In Composite Machines

The Karl Mayer Technical Textiles Business Unit has introduced the Max Glass Eco, a reliable and economical machine for producing standard reinforcement textiles from glass fibres, especially non-crimp fabrics for the wind power industry. This versatile newcomer, with optional functions, ensures short amortization times and high efficiency. Operating at a maximum speed of
Economy

Indorama Ventures Joins Consortium For Sustainable Polyester Fibre

Indorama Ventures Public Company Ltd, a global sustainable chemical company, has joined a consortium of seven companies across five countries to establish a supply chain for more sustainable polyester fibre. Renewable and bio-based materials, along with materials produced via carbon capture and utilization (CCU para-xylene), will replace fossil materials in manufacturing