February 20, 2026
Corporates

Mafatlal CEO Raghunath Balakrishnan Wins India’s First Uniform Industry Leadership Award

Mafatlal Industries Limited announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Raghunath Mannil Balakrishnan, has been honoured with India’s first-ever “Uniform Revolutionary Person of India Award.” The award was presented by Hon’ble Former Textile Minister Subhash Deshmukh at a special event organised by the Solapur Uniform Garment Federation, recognising outstanding leadership
Corporates

SPGPrints Secures Key Orders At ITMA ASIA 2025

SPGPrints, the global leader in innovative textile printing solutions, announced an overwhelmingly successful participation in ITMA ASIA 2025 at the Singapore Expo. The event not only showcased the company’s commitment to sustainable and high-efficiency technology but also resulted in the finalization of several major orders with key industry players and the
Industry

Union Textiles Minister Visits NITRA, Reviews Breakthrough Milkweed Fibre Research

Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, visited NITRA, Ghaziabad to inspect the ongoing Milkweed (Aak) cultivation fields. NITRA’s research on Milkweed fibre known for being heat-resistant, lightweight and eco-friendly is emerging as a promising breakthrough for the textile industry. Led by NITRA’s Director General, Dr. M.S. Parmar, the project brings together