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India–EU FTA: A Turning Point For Textile Exports

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

After nearly two decades of negotiations, the India–European Union (EU) Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is being hailed as a defining moment for India’s textile and apparel industry, with zero-duty access expected to significantly reshape export dynamics, sourcing strategies and employment

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UK Textiles Pact Releases Industry Blueprint For Textiles EPR Scheme

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

The UK Textiles Pact has published an industry-developed ten-point Blueprint outlining key recommendations for the design and implementation of a UK Textiles Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, as the government prepares its forthcoming Circular Economy Growth Plan. Developed through extensive engagement across the UK textiles value chain, the Blueprint draws on

Corporates

Alchemie, Acatel Partner To Scale Precision Jet Dyeing

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

BTMA member Alchemie Technology, a Cambridge-based pioneer in precision jet dyeing solutions, has partnered with Acatel, a leading sustainable textile manufacturer in Portugal, to accelerate the industrial-scale deployment of low-carbon dyeing technology. Under the collaboration, the two companies will validate and optimise Alchemie’s Endeavour system for knitted

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T&A Industry 2026: India Balances Growth And Global Shifts

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

The global textile and apparel (T&A) industry entered 2026 at a critical inflection point, shaped by geopolitical realignments, tariff disruptions, cautious consumer demand and accelerating supply-chain diversification. According to Wazir Advisors, the global apparel market is estimated at US$ 1.9 trillion in 2025 and is projected to grow to US$ 2.3 trillion by 2030,

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CMAI’s 82nd NGF Signals Strong H1 Demand For Domestic Apparel

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

The 82nd edition of the National Garment Fair (NGF) Spring–Summer, organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), concluded successfully in Mumbai, signalling strong demand and positive sentiment in the domestic apparel market for the first half of the year. The three-day event was held from January 20 to 22 2026, at the Bombay […]

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

Jaypore Opens New Store At Mumbai’s Colaba Causeway

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

Jaypore, the artisanal lifestyle brand from the house of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited, has opened its newest store at Colaba Causeway, one of Mumbai’s most culturally rich and historic retail precincts. The launch marks a significant expansion of the brand’s presence in Maharashtra and reinforces Jaypore’s long-standing affinity for heritage-led, creatively

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

TechnoSport Launches On Slikk To Tap Gen Z, Young Millennial Demand For Instant Activewear

Textile Insights January 29, 2026

TechnoSport, one of India’s fastest-growing activewear brands, has announced its launch on Slikk, the ultra-fast fashion commerce app designed for Gen Z and young millennials. The move marks a strategic step for TechnoSport as it sharpens its focus on youth-led, impulse-driven consumption across India’s urban markets. Slikk, which recently raised US$ 3.2 million in seed

Corporates

Active Clothing To Raise Rs 323 Cr. Via Warrants

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

Active Clothing Co. Ltd., one of India’s leading design-to-shelf platforms specializing in flat-knitted sweaters, jackets and circular-knitted apparel for global fashion brands, has announced that its Board has approved a preferential issue of warrants to raise up to Rs 323 crore. Under the proposed issue, the company will allot up to 20,00,000 warrants, each convertible

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CITI Hails India-EU FTA As Major Boost For Textile & Apparel Sector

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations on the free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union, calling it a historic development that could significantly accelerate the country’s textile and apparel exports in the coming years. CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran said the agreement comes at a critical […]

Corporates

Raymond Lifestyle Appoints Prasad EC As Chief Financial Officer

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

Raymond Lifestyle Limited has appointed Prasad EC as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the company announced on Tuesday. In his new role, Prasad will oversee the finance function, drive financial governance, and contribute to strategic decision-making to support the company’s long-term growth plans. Prasad brings more than 24 years of experience across consumer durables, FMCG

India–EU FTA: A Turning Point For Textile Exports

UK Textiles Pact Releases Industry Blueprint For Textiles EPR Scheme

Alchemie, Acatel Partner To Scale Precision Jet Dyeing

T&A Industry 2026: India Balances Growth And Global Shifts

CMAI’s 82nd NGF Signals Strong H1 Demand For Domestic Apparel

Jaypore Opens New Store At Mumbai’s Colaba Causeway

TechnoSport Launches On Slikk To Tap Gen Z, Young Millennial Demand For Instant Activewear

Active Clothing To Raise Rs 323 Cr. Via Warrants

CITI Hails India-EU FTA As Major Boost For Textile & Apparel Sector

Raymond Lifestyle Appoints Prasad EC As Chief Financial Officer

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