February 22, 2026
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Aditya Birla Group Bets On ‘Dual Growth Engines’ To Drive Fashion Expansion

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
Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Global Apparel Trade Splits As Europe And UK Surge, Bangladesh Rises, India Holds Steady

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
Technical Textile & Nonwoven

A Tough Fabric To Weave: The Sustainability Struggle In Technical Textiles

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.
Corporates

Luwa India Wins EEPC Export Excellence Award

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