Industry

India’s Textile Sector Eyes Growth As China+1 Shift Opens Export Opportunity

Textile Insights September 10, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry could be entering a new phase of growth as global brands look to diversify sourcing beyond China, but the country will need to move beyond its traditional dependence on cotton to fully capture the opportunity, according to a Jefferies report. The global

Special Report

Welspun Living Targets Rs 15,000 Crore Revenue As It Expands Beyond Home Textiles

Textile Insights September 10, 2026

For a company that has spent decades making towels, bedsheets and other home textiles, Welspun Living is increasingly looking beyond the loom. Its latest annual report shows a business attempting a significant transformation from being primarily a large-scale textile manufacturer to becoming a consumer-led global home-solutions company with brands, technology, flooring,

Policies

India-EU FTA May Open New Growth Avenue For Textile Industry

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could provide a major growth opportunity for India’s textile and apparel industry, with the sector stepping up engagement with European retailers, fashion brands and sourcing platforms ahead of the pact’s expected implementation early next year. A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles and leading

Corporates

Trident Group Wins Best In-House Studio Award For Fifth Time At IBDA 2026

Textile Insights September 1, 2026

Trident Group, a leading global manufacturer and exporter of home textiles, paper, chemicals and energy, has once again been recognised for its design excellence, winning the coveted ‘Best In-House Studio’ award at the 11th edition of the India’s Best Design Awards (IBDA) 2026. The award was presented on 29 August at The Westin, Pune, as […]

Corporates

Swapnil Karnik Joins Alok Industries As Business Head – Bed Linen

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Alok Industries has appointed Swapnil Karnik as Business Head – Bed Linen, strengthening its leadership team for the company’s home textiles business. Karnik brings more than 24 years of experience in the home textile industry, with a career spanning international sales, business development, strategic retail partnerships and global market expansion. Before joining Alok

Economy

Welspun Living Posts Strongest Growth In Seven Quarters, Revenue Jumps 23.5%

Textile Insights August 14, 2026

Welspun Living Ltd. (WLL) reported its strongest quarterly growth in seven quarters, driven by robust export demand, strong domestic performance and improving profitability across key business segments. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the home textiles major reported revenue of ₹2,828 crore, registering a 23.5% year-on-year growth and a 15.4% sequential increase.

Corporates

Welspun Living Elevates Mohit Sharma To VP – Hospitality & Government Sales

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Welspun Living Limited has promoted Mohit Sharma to the position of Vice President – Hospitality & Government Sales (Home Textile & Flooring), Domestic Business, further strengthening its leadership team in the institutional and hospitality segments. In his new role, Sharma will lead the company’s hospitality, government and institutional sales business for

Financial Results

Indo Count Delivers Record Q1 Revenue Of Rs 1,224 Crore

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Home textiles major Indo Count Industries Limited reported its highest-ever consolidated quarterly revenue of Rs 1,224 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), marking a strong start to the financial year driven by robust performance across its core and new business segments. The company recorded an EBITDA of Rs 160 crore, with […]

Home Textiles

Alok Industries To Unveil New Retail Architecture At NY Home Fashions Market Week

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Alok Industries’ Home Textiles Division will introduce a new retail architecture at its Madison Avenue showroom during the Fall 2026 NY Home Fashions Market Week, scheduled from September 14–17. Developed in collaboration with design partner Studio Heritage Living (SHL), the concept aims to redefine how consumers engage with home textile products in retail

Financial Results

Sutlej Textiles Returns To Profitability In Q1 FY27; EBITDA Surges Over 9x

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd, one of India’s leading manufacturers of value-added dyed yarns, home textiles and green fibre, reported a sharp improvement in performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking a significant turnaround in profitability. The company’s standalone total income increased 16.5% year-on-year to Rs 704 crore in Q1 FY27, compared