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

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 […]

Financial Results

Meenakshi India Plans To Double Apparel Capacity By FY30, Q1 PAT Surges 153%

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Meenakshi India Ltd plans to more than double its apparel manufacturing capacity to 38 lakh pieces by FY30 from around 18 lakh pieces currently, backed by a phased capital expenditure of ₹40-50 crore, as the company positions itself to benefit from the ongoing shift in global sourcing towards India. The company intends to add two […]

Event

Gartex Texprocess India 2026 Draws Over 15,000 Visitors

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Gartex Texprocess India 2026, incorporating the Denim Show, concluded on a successful note, drawing 15,079 visitors and facilitating strong business engagement across the garment, textile and denim manufacturing value chain. The three-day exhibition brought together more than 190 exhibitors, including over 40 first-time participants, showcasing the latest advancements in

Industry

IAF Urges Tariff Rollback, Calls For Stability In Global Apparel Trade

Textile Insights April 24, 2025

The International Apparel Federation (IAF), representing manufacturers across 40+ countries, has raised strong concerns over the U.S. administration’s punitive tariffs imposed on April 2. The federation warns these measures threaten global apparel supply chains, destabilize economies, and jeopardize millions of jobs worldwide. While the suspension of some tariffs is