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Primark Appoints Keiron Birch As Director Of Womenswear Design

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

Primark has announced the appointment of Keiron Birch as Director of Womenswear Design, strengthening its focus on elevating trend-led womenswear while maintaining its value-driven positioning. Birch brings over 20 years of experience in the global fashion industry, having worked with leading

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Evonik Plans To Cut 3,200 Jobs And Exit Polyester Business

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

German chemical major Evonik Industries has announced plans to cut 3,200 jobs, representing around 10 per cent of its global workforce, by 2029 as the European chemical industry faces mounting cost pressures and weak demand. Headquartered in Essen, the company said the restructuring is part of its ongoing transformation strategy aimed at improving competitiveness amid […]

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Spinnova Partners With NZ TEX Group To Scale Spinnova Fibre For Denim

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

Spinnova’s long-term woven fabric manufacturing partner, NZ TEX Group, has joined the Spinnova ecosystem to support the scaling of Spinnova fibre, marking a key step toward commercialisation in denim and woven textiles. Based in Bangladesh, NZ TEX Group is a vertically integrated textile manufacturer established in 1982, specialising in denim and woven fabrics for leading

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Sportking India Commences Solar Power Operations In Punjab

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

Sportking India Ltd., has commenced commercial operations of its solar power project in Punjab with effect from June 18, 2026, marking a key step in its shift toward cleaner and more cost-efficient energy use. The company expects the project to deliver significant operational benefits, including an estimated 12–13 per cent annual reduction in power costs. […]

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India’s Textile PLI Scheme Cuts Import Dependence, Boosts Value-Added Exports

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles is beginning to reduce dependence on imports of niche textile products while accelerating exports of value-added and technical textiles, according to government data. Launched in September 2021 with an outlay of Rs 10,683 crore (US$ 1.13 billion), the scheme aims to strengthen domestic manufacturing of man-made

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India–Oman CEPA Boosts Duty-Free Apparel Trade

Textile Insights June 22, 2026

The implementation of the India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is reshaping apparel trade between the two countries by removing import duties on a wide range of textile and garment products, making India a more competitive sourcing destination for GCC fashion brands. Under the agreement, Oman has granted duty-free access to over 98% of tariff […]

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India-EU FTA On Track For December Signing

Textile Insights June 21, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry could be among the biggest beneficiaries of the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be signed by December 2026 and come into effect by February-March 2027. Announcing the timeline during an interaction with chartered accountants in Mumbai, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal

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Eastman Exports Appoints Gayathiri Om To Board Of Directors

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Eastman Exports has announced the appointment of Gayathiri Om Saravanan as Director to its Board, reinforcing its focus on strengthening leadership and enhancing corporate governance. The company said the appointment aligns with its long-term strategy of building a strong foundation for sustainable growth and creating value for all stakeholders. Her inclusion on the Board

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Intertek Agrees To Recommended Cash Acquisition By EQT Group

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Intertek has announced that it has reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition by EQT Group, a leading global investment organisation with over three decades of experience in developing companies across multiple sectors. The company stated that the partnership with EQT comes at a time of growing demand for risk-based quality […]

Industry

Gujarat Clears Rs 1,567 Cr Industrial Incentives, 1,238 Jobs Expected

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Gujarat has approved incentive assistance for 15 industrial projects with a combined investment of Rs 1,567.18 crore under the Incentive to Industries Scheme of the Industrial Policy 2015. The projects are expected to generate around 1,238 direct employment opportunities. The approvals were granted at a meeting of the committee responsible for issuing Final Eligibility

Primark Appoints Keiron Birch As Director Of Womenswear Design

Evonik Plans To Cut 3,200 Jobs And Exit Polyester Business

Spinnova Partners With NZ TEX Group To Scale Spinnova Fibre For Denim

Sportking India Commences Solar Power Operations In Punjab

India’s Textile PLI Scheme Cuts Import Dependence, Boosts Value-Added Exports

India–Oman CEPA Boosts Duty-Free Apparel Trade

India-EU FTA On Track For December Signing

Eastman Exports Appoints Gayathiri Om To Board Of Directors

Intertek Agrees To Recommended Cash Acquisition By EQT Group

Gujarat Clears Rs 1,567 Cr Industrial Incentives, 1,238 Jobs Expected

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