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Rethinking India’s Apparel Export Strategy In A Shifting Global Sourcing Landscape

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

Global apparel sourcing decisions used to rest on a fairly narrow set of criteria: unit cost, capacity and turnaround time. That calculus no longer holds on its own. Trade policy is being rewritten in real time, buyers are actively rebalancing where they place orders, and market access itself

Tete-A-Tete

Brandix Unit-1: From India’s First Brandix Factory To A Global Leader In Intimate Apparel Manufacturing

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Brandix India Apparel City’s first manufacturing unit has evolved into one of the world’s largest production hubs for Victoria’s Secret panties. Sumudu Priyanga explains how operational excellence, workforce stability and an integrated manufacturing ecosystem continue to strengthen the factory’s global competitiveness. When Brandix established its

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, […]

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

Corporates

Deepak Dsouza Elevated To South East Asia Production Director At Decathlon

Textile Insights August 21, 2026

Deepak Dsouza has been elevated to South East Asia Production Director at Decathlon, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, effective August 2026. In his new role, Dsouza will oversee production operations across the South East Asian region, building on his extensive experience in production, country management and international operations within the retail and apparel […]

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 […]

Corporates

Active Clothing Strengthens FY26 Expansion Strategy

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Active Clothing Co. Ltd., is accelerating its retail expansion and product diversification strategy as it positions itself for sustained growth in FY26, according to its latest investor presentation for Q4 and 12M FY26. The company, which has evolved from a fashion wear-sketch-to-store enterprise into an integrated apparel player, continues to strengthen its presence