Industry

Wage Protests Disrupt Bangladesh’s Garment Production

Textile Insights November 5, 2026

Garment production in Bangladesh faced disruption as workers demanding higher minimum wages staged protests across major industrial hubs, prompting factory closures and clashes with police. Police fired tear gas and used stun grenades to disperse protesters on Wednesday, according to police and

Corporates

PM Modi Inaugurates Arvind’s Rs 150-Crore Garment Plant In Varanasi

Textile Insights October 26, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Arvind Limited’s Rs 150-crore garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi on October 25, marking the company’s first manufacturing investment in Uttar Pradesh. The plant has a revenue potential of Rs 250 crore and is expected to create over 1,000 jobs, predominantly for women. Spread across 5.5 acres, with a built-up area […]

Corporates

Youngone Begins Commercial Production At Warangal Textile Park

Textile Insights October 22, 2026

South Korean apparel manufacturer Youngone Corporation has commenced commercial production at its first unit in the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal, Telangana. The facility has begun exporting T-shirts to international markets, marking a milestone in the state’s Farm to Fashion initiative. The unit forms part of Youngone’s planned manufacturing presence at the park,

Industry

Sri Lanka Invites Indian Textile And Apparel Businesses To Export 2027 Expo

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

Sri Lanka has invited Indian buyers, investors and business leaders to participate in Sri Lanka Export 2027, scheduled to be held in Colombo from January 14 to 17, as the island nation seeks to strengthen trade ties and attract investment. Sri Lankan High Commissioner Mahishini Colonne extended the invitation while speaking at the MIICCIA conference […]

Corporates

Ricon Industries Starts Polyester Yarn Production From Sept. 30, 2026

Textile Insights October 6, 2026

Ricon Industries, a subsidiary of R&B Denims, has expanded its business into polyester yarn manufacturing with the commencement of commercial production on September 30, 2026, at its existing facility in Mangarol, Surat district. The company has invested around Rs 25 crore as an initial capital outlay towards machinery, skilled manpower and infrastructure modifications

Tete-A-Tete

Factories Become World-Class When They Create Systems That Allow People To Succeed: Rasika Amarakoon

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

When Rasika Amarakoon took charge of Brandix India Apparel City’s largest manufacturing unit four years ago, she inherited a factory operating at nearly 40 per cent efficiency. Today, it consistently delivers close to 80 per cent. Henry Dsouza visits Brandix’s Unit B2 and speaks with Rasika Amarakoon to understand how she transformed a complex operation, […]

Special Report

Beyond The Factory: Building An Integrated Apparel Ecosystem For The Future

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

At a time when global apparel manufacturing is being reshaped by geopolitics, shifting trade policies, supply-chain disruptions and rising sustainability expectations, Brandix Apparel City offers a distinctive model of integrated manufacturing and long-term industrial development. The future of apparel manufacturing is increasingly moving beyond the traditional factory

Corporates

Inthing Expands Global Footprint With Integrated Manufacturing And Supply-Chain Capabilities

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Homegrown fashion and apparel company Inthing is expanding into global markets as it enters the next phase of its growth, leveraging more than six decades of experience in textile manufacturing, supply chain and distribution. Founded in 1958, Inthing has evolved from a fabric trading and textile manufacturing business into an integrated fashion and apparel enterprise. […]

Corporates

Nitesh Dhingra Appointed Director – Raw Material Apparel At Walmart

Textile Insights August 24, 2026

Nitesh Dhingra has been appointed as Director – Raw Material Apparel at Walmart, marking the latest step in a career spanning more than three decades across textiles, apparel, global sourcing, supply chain and sales and marketing. Dhingra brings over 30 years of industry experience, with expertise covering global sourcing, raw material management, mill management, supply

Financial Results

Page Industries Reports 7.9% Revenue Growth In Q1 FY27

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Page Industries Limited, India’s leading apparel manufacturer and exclusive licensee of Jockey and Speedo in India, reported a 7.9% year-on-year growth in revenue for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company posted revenue of Rs 14,204 million in Q1 FY27, while sales volume increased 5.7% YoY to 61.2 million pieces, reflecting sustained consumer […]