India’s economic activity growth eased sharply in October 2025, with the ICRA Business Activity Monitor registering a year-on-year increase of just 5.9%, the slowest pace in 14 months, compared with 8.3% in September. The slowdown was driven by excess unseasonal rainfall 149% of the long-period
The International Trade Centre (ITC) and the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) are jointly organizing a sensitization event to help Indian textile and garment exporters understand evolving EU sustainability expectations under the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D). Adopted in 2024, the CS3D requires large companies operating in the EU to
In a major advance for textile sustainability, researchers at TU Wien have unveiled a novel recycling method capable of almost perfectly recovering both cotton and polyester from blended fabrics, one of the industry’s most challenging waste streams. The innovation comes at a time when global textile production has surged to more than 100 million tonnes […]
United Polyfab Gujarat has successfully completed the installation of a 9.38 MW ground-mounted solar power plant at Sardarpur in Mehsana, Gujarat, in partnership with Zodiac Energy. The project, valued at Rs 18.60 crore, is designed exclusively for captive consumption, enabling the company to significantly reduce its operating costs and enhance overall profitability. The
The Government of India has implemented the four Labour Codes from 21 November 2025, marking one of the most significant labour reforms in the country’s history. Replacing 29 existing laws, the Codes on Wages, Industrial Relations, Social Security and Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions establish a modern, unified regulatory framework aimed at strengthening
India and Afghanistan held a high-level meeting in New Delhi to explore deeper collaboration in the textile sector. The Afghan delegation, led by Shafiullah Azam, Director General of Economic Relations, met with the Indian delegation headed by A. Bipin Menon, Trade Advisor, Ministry of Textiles. During the discussions, Afghanistan outlined its priorities to strengthen its
The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), under the Ministry of Textiles, has supported a landmark initiative that is redefining sustainability in India’s technical textiles industry. The project, which led to the establishment of the Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability at IIT Delhi’s Panipat campus, brings together technology, innovation and national
Itema has officially inaugurated its new Surat Service Center during a ceremony attended by customers and partners from across the region. Itema has been active in India since 2002 through a fully established branch with more than 50 employees, offering comprehensive sales, after-sales support, technical assistance and advanced repair services. This strong local presence
Messe Frankfurt India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guidance Tamil Nadu and the Ministry of Textiles, Government of Tamil Nadu, to host its flagship technical textiles exhibition, Techtextil India, in Coimbatore in 2026. The MoU was formally presented in the august presence of Thiru. M. K. Stalin, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil […]
H&M has opened its first-ever store in Beverly Hills, introducing a new retail concept that showcases the brand’s most fashion-forward collections in one of the world’s premier style destinations. Located at 370 North Beverly Drive, the store features a curated range of elevated womenswear, accessories, and exclusive seasonal lines, including the H&M Studio Holiday





















