The Government of India has extended the anti-dumping duty on imports of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin from China for another five years, aiming to safeguard domestic manufacturers from unfairly priced imports. The decision follows a sunset review conducted by the Directorate General
India’s textile and apparel export sector is expected to benefit from shifting global sourcing patterns as China’s dominance in apparel exports continues to weaken, according to a report by Motilal Oswal. The report highlights growing optimism among global apparel brands and retailers, driven by stabilising inventory levels, improved sales trends, and a gradual recovery in
A textile and apparel industry veteran with nearly three decades of experience, Chadha brings deep expertise in sourcing, product development, merchandising and global operations. Throughout his career, he has held leadership positions across the United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong, Bangladesh and India, working closely with global retailers and apparel supply chains. Before
Alok Industries has appointed Ashok Kumar Joshi as Head – Textile Manufacturing, strengthening its focus on operational excellence and manufacturing leadership as the company advances its growth and transformation agenda. Joshi brings over four decades of experience in the textile and apparel industry, with expertise spanning manufacturing excellence, operational
Orange O Tec has announced a strategic partnership with Found, a globally recognised manufacturer of open-width washing and finishing technologies, to bring advanced fabric processing solutions to the Indian textile industry. As part of the collaboration, Orange O Tec will introduce two of Found’s flagship technologies to the Indian market: the Open Width Washing
India’s textile industry received a fresh platform to present its growth agenda as Updeep Singh, Chairman of ASSOCHAM’s National Council on Textiles and Technical Textiles, met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss measures aimed at strengthening the sector’s global competitiveness and long-term growth. During the interaction, Singh
KARL MAYER has reported a highly successful participation at ITM 2026, held in Istanbul from June 9–13, despite entering the event amid concerns over rising domestic costs and intense competition from low-priced Asian markets. The textile machinery leader said the exhibition delivered stronger-than-expected results, reaffirming the value of innovation, customer proximity
Iris Clothings Ltd., a leading children’s apparel manufacturer and retailer, has entered the fast-growing Quick Commerce segment as part of its strategy to enhance consumer accessibility and strengthen its omnichannel presence. The company’s products will initially be available through Quick Commerce platforms in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, enabling faster
Century Enka Ltd. has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with ABREL Century Energy Ltd. (ABRELCEL), a special purpose vehicle (SPV), for the development of a 9.9 MW wind-solar hybrid power project aimed at meeting its captive power requirements. Under the agreement, the renewable energy generated from the project will be supplied exclusively to […]
Emerging Innovators Find a Global Launchpad at ITMA 2027 ITMA 2027 is witnessing strong early momentum, with applications for its dedicated Start-Up Valley nearly doubling compared to the previous edition, underscoring growing global interest from textile and garment technology innovators. Aligned with the exhibition’s theme, Co-creating the Future of Textiles, the





















