February 20, 2026
Cotton

U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s 2024-25 Annual Report Marks Major Gains In Sustainability Metrics

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has issued its 2024-25 Annual Report, marking a significant five-year milestone with more than 1,500 grower members delivering measurable progress across all six of its sustainability metrics compared to a 2015 baseline. The programme confirmed that growers have met or exceeded five of the six ambitious 2025 National Goals, underscoring […]
Corporates

Trident Group Unveils Rs 2,000-Crore Expansion Plan In Punjab’s Barnala And Mohali

Padmashri Rajinder Gupta, Chairman and promoter of Trident Group, has announced a major Rs 2,000-crore expansion strategy in Punjab, reinforcing the Group’s long-term commitment to industrial development, job creation and sustainable growth in the state. The announcement was made during a press briefing addressed by Punjab’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Sanjeev Arora.
Corporates

JETRO Delegation Visits Brandix India Apparel City

A delegation from the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) visited Brandix India Apparel City (BIAC), where they toured the 1,000-acre integrated apparel park. The team visited key facilities, including Brandix Apparel Manufacturing Unit 3, Teejay India, one of India’s largest fabric mills and the park’s advanced Water and Effluent Treatment Plants, which highlight
Industry

India’s MMF & Technical Textiles Exports Surge, Says MoS Pabitra Margherita

India’s man-made fibre (MMF) and technical textiles sectors are gaining global traction, recording strong export growth in 2024–25, Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said in Mumbai. Speaking at MATEXIL’s Export Award Function for 2023–24 and 2024–25, the minister said MMF exports grew 6.5%, while technical textiles exports jumped