India and the United States formally resumed trade negotiations on Tuesday, with both sides describing the discussions as “positive and forward-looking.” The commerce ministry said the talks covered “various aspects of the trade deal” and that efforts would be intensified to reach an early
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for India’s largest integrated textile park in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant push for the country’s textile industry under the government’s PM MITRA scheme. Spread across 1300 acres, the Dhar park will house more than 80 industrial units and is expected to generate around three lakh […]
Mumbai: Reliance Retail’s Fashion & Lifestyle division has appointed seasoned marketer Kaveri Nag as Head of Marketing for its Indian Designer Wear portfolio. Nag moves from United Colors of Benetton India, where she led marketing and public relations for the past three years. With over 16 years of experience spanning lifestyle retail, luxury automobiles, and […]
Rieter Holding Ltd., has laid out the final details of its capital measures as shareholders gather for the company’s Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). The moves are aimed at raising funds for the acquisition of OC Oerlikon’s Barmag division, a deal expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory approval. The Swiss textile […]
Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. (ABFRL) has announced the launch of OWND!, a bold new fashion brand designed for India’s Gen Z and young, trend-conscious consumers. The launch introduces a fresh proposition, complete with a new brand name, identity, contemporary store layouts, and the hottest trend-driven products tailored to the vibrant and dynamic lifestyle […]
India’s textile and apparel industry must step up innovation and embed sustainability to stay competitive in global markets and achieve its export and domestic growth targets, according to Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) Deputy Chairman Ashwin Chandran. “Innovation is no longer a choice, it is a pathway to futureproofing our industry,” Chandran said at […]
Mesdan, a leading provider of textile testing and laboratory equipment, will participate in ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore from October 28–31, 2025. The company will share a 286 m² booth with Vandewiele in Hall 4, booth A302, highlighting its latest solutions for cotton and yarn testing. The company will feature four key lab […]
Savio, the Italian textile machinery manufacturer, will showcase its latest winding and spinning innovations at ITMA Asia + CITME 2025 in Singapore, highlighting AI, automation and digital integration for modern textile production. The company’s spotlight will be on three flagship machines: Proxima Smartconer, Lybra Smartspinner, and the Phoenix Assembly Winder. The
Sleep solutions brand Beddora has introduced its new OEKO-TEX certified mattress protector collection, designed to combine safety, durability and enhanced comfort. The launch marks Beddora’s push toward safer, more transparent sleep products. OEKO-TEX certification ensures that fabrics used in the collection are free from harmful substances and meet internationally
The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), along with man-made fabric (MMF) associations from across India, has urged the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) to slash GST on key raw materials from 18% to 5%. A delegation led by SGCCI Vice-President Ashok Jirawala and former President Ashish Gujarati met CBIC […]





















