February 24, 2026
Industry

Indian Textile Industry Trends For 2024 & Beyond

The textile industry has been an integral part of human civilisation, catering to one of our basic needs – clothing. It is the place where art, technology and commerce intersect to create fabrics that clothe us and furnish our homes, along with myriad other uses we don’t even realise. In recent
Cotton

Indian Cotton – Towards Composite Economics

All-round growth can happen only if cotton is looked at holistically as fibre, food, feed, fodder and also fuel, says Suresh Kotak, Chairman, Textile Advisory Group. Kotak was speaking at the 81st Plenary Session of International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) held from 2nd to 5th December, 2023, at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The […]
Special Report

Change the Mindset, Devise Strategy & Plan Roadmap

Kenya & India: A Strategic Partnership by Avinash Mayekar, Suvin Expo LLP During my recent visit to Kenya for the ITME Africa & ME 2023 technology & engineering show, I gained valuable insights into Kenya as a developing textile hub. Through key interactions with the government, local bodies, and industry patrons of Kenya, I comprehended […]
Event

ITMA ASIA + CITME: A Success For VDMA Member Companies

Over 40 VDMA member companies showcased their innovative products at ITMA ASIA CITME in Shanghai. Dr. Janpeter Horn, Chairman of the VDMA Textile Machinery Association, expressed satisfaction with the event, noting that it exceeded expectations in terms of both visitor numbers and the quality of discussions, despite a challenging market situation. Many exhibitors focused