With the Kharif cotton marketing season set to begin next month, the Government has unveiled an expanded and digitised framework for Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations, aimed at ensuring smooth procurement and farmer-friendly service delivery. Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh chaired a
The Government has extended the application window for the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles till 30th September 2025, following an overwhelming response from the industry. In the latest round of applications invited in August 2025, the Ministry of Textiles received 22 fresh proposals from companies in the MMF apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical […]
Aditya Birla Group Chairperson Kumar Mangalam Birla has said the group is strategically positioned to capture emerging opportunities in India’s fast-evolving fashion industry, with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL) and Aditya Birla Lifestyle Brands Ltd (ABLBL) now operating as “dual growth engines.” Addressing shareholders in ABFRL’s latest annual report, Birla
Carrington Textiles has expanded its military fabric portfolio through a partnership with Haartz GmbH, bringing the ProTact by Haartz range of laminated fabrics to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Manufactured in Germany, ProTact by Haartz is specifically engineered for demanding military and tactical applications, including rucksacks,
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has launched its first dedicated resale service for clothing, footwear and accessories in partnership with eBay and resale specialist Reskinned, giving customers an easy way to trade in pre-loved fashion and shop second-hand items online. Under the initiative, customers can send back M&S garments through a free courier service after
According to UnivDatos’ latest report, Mobiltech Textile Market, the global mobiltech textile market, was valued at US$ 46.05 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2025 to 2033, reaching a multi-billion dollar valuation by the end of the forecast period. Mobiltech textiles, specialized fabrics used in automotive, aerospace […]
Global apparel trade is navigating diverging trends midway through 2025, as consumer demand shifts, supply chains recalibrate and exporters face rising competition. The latest report ‘Apparel Trade Scenario in Key Global Markets and India (August 2025)’, published by consulting firm Wazir Advisors, shows that Europe and the UK are powering import growth, while Bangladesh
When a firefighter pulls on flame-resistant gear or a surgeon slips into a sterile gown, the last thing on anyone’s mind is sustainability. In these high-stakes environments, performance is non-negotiable. But behind the durability and protective power of technical textiles lies a mounting environmental challenge that few industries are willing to confront head-on.
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 56th meeting chaired by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a significant rationalisation of GST rates for the textile sector, addressing long-pending demands from the industry. The Council has approved a uniform 5% GST rate across the textile value chain, eliminating the inverted […]
Luwa India has been honoured with the Special Trophy for Excellence in Exports of High Technology Products (2022–23) – Medium Enterprises at the 46th and 47th EEPC India Southern Region Export Excellence Awards held in Vijayawada. The award recognises Luwa India’s role in advancing global textile technology through high-quality engineering, sustainable manufacturing and





















