The global cotton sector is expected to contract modestly in the 2026/27 season as rising production costs, adverse weather conditions and competition from alternative crops continue to weigh on grower sentiment, according to the latest Cotton This Month report released by the International
The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) has named Dr N. Vigneshwaran, Principal Scientist and Head of the Chemical and Biochemical Processing Division at ICAR–Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology (ICAR-CIRCOT), Mumbai, as the recipient of the prestigious ICAC Researcher of the Year Award 2026. A renowned cotton scientist, Dr Vigneshwaran has made
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has raised its growth forecast for India for FY27 to 6.3 percent, up from its earlier estimate of 6.1 percent, citing the country’s economic resilience. However, the global body cautioned that rising energy prices and supply disruptions linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia could pose […]
The Indian textile and apparel sector will now have a stronger voice in shaping the country’s trade and export policies following the appointment of K.M. Subramanian, President of the Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) and Chairman of K.M. Knitwear Private Limited and Naren Goenka, Chairman of Texport Industries, as Members of the Board of Trade (BoT), […]
The proposed imposition of fresh US tariffs on goods from nearly 60 countries, including India, over allegations of forced labour has emerged as a major concern for India’s textile and apparel industry. Terming the move a “serious threat” to the sector, Ashwin Chandran, Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), strongly rejected the
PDS, the global fashion solutions and infrastructure company, has been recognised as a Great Place to Work® across 10 countries, reinforcing its commitment to building a people-first organisation. The certification covers PDS operations in India, Hong Kong, Germany, China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, the United Kingdom, Türkiye, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The recognition is based on
Marzoli, a leading textile machinery manufacturer and part of the Camozzi Group, will showcase its latest spinning and nonwoven technologies at ITM Turkey 2026, to be held in Istanbul from June 9-13. Exhibiting in Hall 7, Booth 709B, the company will present its solutions under the theme Designed to Impact, with a strong focus on […]
The Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company Limited has appointed Niraj Kumar as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO), strengthening its leadership team as the company advances its growth and transformation agenda. In his new role, Niraj will play a key strategic role in driving Bombay Dyeing’s next phase of growth. His […]
KARL MAYER has expanded its TM WEFT machine portfolio with the launch of the new TM WEFT, 270″, a high-performance weft-insertion warp knitting machine designed to deliver greater productivity and enhanced design flexibility for the fashion and apparel industry. Developed with a focus on the requirements of key apparel manufacturing markets such as China and […]
Spinning mills are increasingly seeking solutions that combine higher productivity, consistent quality and streamlined processing, particularly when handling short fibres and recycled materials. Trützschler’s Integrated Draw Frame (IDF 3) is emerging as a proven solution, with customer trials in Türkiye demonstrating significant improvements in both production efficiency





















