Maharashtra is aiming high. At Bharat Tex 2026, Maharashtra Minister of Textiles Sanjay Savkare made it clear that the state is not looking at technical textiles as a niche opportunity. It sees the sector as a critical pillar of industrial growth, employment generation and the state’s ambition
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration in sustainability, education and innovation across Bangladesh’s textile and apparel industry. The partnership aims to enhance industry capabilities through knowledge and skill
Bengaluru-based activewear and athleisure brand BlissClub has secured Rs 160 crore in a funding round led by Singularity AMC, with participation from existing investors Elevation Capital and Eight Roads Ventures. Founder Minu Margaret and entrepreneur Vidit Aatrey also invested personal capital in the company. The fresh funding will support expansion into new product
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology (CoE-HT) at IIT Delhi. The centre aims to integrate advanced technologies, research and innovation with India’s traditional weaving heritage to create a more competitive and future-ready handloom ecosystem. The inauguration was accompanied by the launch of five flagship
President Droupadi Murmu underscored the importance of technology adoption and digital market access for the sustainable growth of India’s handloom sector while addressing the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi. The President presented the prestigious Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards 2025,
Antler General Industries showcased its latest innovations at an exclusive product launch held at Shangri-La Colombo on July 23 under the theme “Formulated for the Future.” The event brought together customers, industry partners and local and international guests to highlight the company’s expanding portfolio of advanced chemical solutions and its vision
Creative Garments Pvt. Ltd. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bihar to establish a new greenfield garment manufacturing project in the state, marking a significant step in the company’s expansion plans. The proposed project is expected to strengthen India’s textile and apparel manufacturing ecosystem while contributing to
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) reported an 11% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by broad-based growth across its retail portfolio, including Pantaloons, luxury brands, ethnic wear and TMRW. The company posted revenue of Rs 2,026 crore in Q1 FY27, compared to Rs 1,831 crore in […]
Arvind Limited has appointed retail industry veteran Vivek Sandhwar as Business Head for The Arvind Store (TAS) and AD businesses, effective July 2026, further strengthening its retail leadership team. In his new role, Sandhwar will drive growth and retail performance across both businesses while also leading the consumer and marketing functions for Arvind’s fabrics
Women’s bottomwear brand Go Colors has announced actor Shraddha Kapoor as its new Brand Ambassador, marking a significant step in the company’s evolving brand journey. Alongside the announcement, the company has unveiled its new campaign, Life Moves In Your Comfort Zone, reinforcing its positioning around comfort-first everyday fashion. For over a decade, Go





















