Alok Industries has completed the sale of its entire stake in Czech textile manufacturer Mileta a.s. for EUR 558,825, equivalent to approximately Rs 5.6 crore. In a stock exchange filing dated October 9, 2026, the company said its step-down wholly owned subsidiary, Alok Industries International
Sri Lanka has invited Indian buyers, investors and business leaders to participate in Sri Lanka Export 2027, scheduled to be held in Colombo from January 14 to 17, as the island nation seeks to strengthen trade ties and attract investment. Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne extended the invitation while speaking at the MIICCIA conference […]
The Man-Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA) has entered its 50th year, marking nearly five decades of research, technical services and industry support as Surat’s textile sector looks to move towards technical textiles, sustainable manufacturing and higher-value products. MANTRA announced the milestone at a press conference in Surat, where its President,
The Lenzing Group has partnered with Japanese denim manufacturer Kaihara Corporation to launch the REMOD Collection, showcasing new textural possibilities and blending options using TENCEL Lyocell fibres. The collection features three fibre variants: TENCEL Lyocell Standard, TENCEL Lyocell – HV100 and TENCEL Lyocell dtex 2.2. It will be showcased at Lenzing’s booth 19 in
Lululemon Athletica Inc. has restructured its senior leadership team, appointing Maggie Gauger as President and Chief Product Officer and Joseph Godsey as Chief Operating Officer, effective October 26, 2026, as the athletic apparel retailer seeks to strengthen competitiveness and drive long-term growth. Gauger joins from Athleta, where she served as President and CEO,
EcoEx has appointed Kapil Lakhwara as Vice President – Textile Sustainability & Global Partnerships, as the company looks to strengthen India’s textile waste-to-value ecosystem and advance circularity across the global textile industry. Lakhwara brings extensive experience in textile business development, global partnerships, sales and marketing and sustainable
IIT Delhi-originated deeptech textile startup IndigoTex Pvt Ltd has raised Rs 5 crore in a funding round led by IAN Angel Fund, with participation from SIDBI, FITT and IIT Delhi Angels. Founded in 2024, the company is developing waterless wool finishing technology and wool-based fabrics, including IndiWool Denim, which combines the durability of denim with […]
Bhilosa Industries has proposed an investment of Rs 7,500 crore in Madhya Pradesh, with plans to generate around 3,750 direct jobs through a phased manufacturing expansion centred on the PM MITRA Park in Dhar. The proposal was presented by Sandeep Jain, Managing Director of Bhilosa Industries, during a meeting with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr […]
By Dr. Gurudas Aras The Indian cotton spinning industry appears to be entering a new phase of the cotton–yarn cycle. After a prolonged period of margin pressure, spinners have enjoyed a significant improvement in profitability over the past six months, supported by competitive cotton prices, stronger cotton-yarn exports—particularly to China—and substantial capacity
The global textile industry produced a record 139 million tonnes of fibres in 2025, up from 132 million tonnes a year earlier, as polyester and other virgin fossil-based synthetics continued to drive market expansion. But behind the headline growth is a more complicated picture. While the industry has invested heavily in recycled fibres, the overall […]






















