Special Report

Adoption of Smart Technologies Likely To Mitigate Industry Headwinds

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

The domestic textile sector is presently passing through highly challenging conditions where untoward incidents like wars, geopolitical tensions, shipping blockades, sanctions and commodity shocks are disrupting raw material supplies, exports, freight routes and energy prices in a big way.

Sustainability

Can China’s Textile Sector Go Low-Carbon At Scale?

Textile Insights January 9, 2026

China’s textile and apparel industry sits at the very heart of the global fashion economy. From fibres to finished garments, few countries can match the scale, speed and integration of its manufacturing ecosystem. Accounting for over half of global fibre production and nearly one-third of global apparel exports, China has long been the backbone of […]

Sustainability

Textiles Secretary Leads ESG Meet, Calls For Cluster-Led Sustainability

Textile Insights June 5, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles convened the fourth meeting of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Task Force on June 3rd in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao and brought together key stakeholders from across the textile value chain. Senior officials present included Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry

Sustainability

Gokaldas Exports Joins As Sustainability Partner At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

Gokaldas Exports, one of India’s largest textile and apparel manufacturers and exporters, has officially announced its role as a Sustainability Partner at Bharat Tex 2025, one of the premier global textile events. This collaboration highlights the company’s steadfast commitment to sustainable manufacturing, eco-friendly practices, and driving the adoption of a

Sustainability

CITI Launches MDP On ESG For Advancing Sustainability In Textiles

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has inaugurated its three-day residential Management Development Program (MDP) on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) campus. The programme aims to enhance sustainability practices within the textile industry through comprehensive training workshops. Chandrima