Fibre

From Wheat Straw To Wardrobe: Building India’s Next-Generation Fibre Economy

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Shruti Singh, Country Director, Canopy, believes India has the agricultural resources, manufacturing capabilities and innovation ecosystem to become a global hub for next-generation fibres. At the heart of this opportunity is a simple but transformative idea: turning agricultural residues such

Special Report

Why Tianyuan Chose India: Chinese Apparel Giant’s Next Growth Story

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

With more than a dozen manufacturing facilities in China and over 12,000 employees, Tianyuan Garments has expanded its global footprint with a US$ 60 million investment at Brandix India Apparel City. Director Lei Yinshuan explains why India has become central to the company’s long-term manufacturing strategy. As global apparel supply chains continue to diversify

Export

India’s Textile And Apparel Exports Cross US$ 33.5 Billion In FY26

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

India’s exports of textiles, apparel and handicraft products crossed US$33.5 billion in 2025-26, up from around US$ 30.7 billion in 2023-24, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.7%, according to data cited in Parliament. Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita said India’s textile and apparel products reached more than 100 countries during […]

Corporates

Bharat Tex Trade Federation And Première Vision Sign Mou To Strengthen India-France Textile And Fashion Collaboration

Textile Insights September 3, 2026

The Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision SA, one of the world’s leading international platforms for creative fashion, textiles and sourcing, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen India’s engagement with the global fashion and textile ecosystem. The MoU was signed on September 2, 2026, at the Première Vision exhibition

Trade & Market

Indian Textile Exporters Face Competitive Pressure In US Despite Lower Section 301 Tariff: Emkay Research

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

Indian textile and apparel exporters may face increased competitive pressure in the US market despite India being placed in a relatively favourable tariff bracket under the latest Section 301 measures, according to a report by Emkay Research. The report noted that India has been subjected to a 10 per cent Section 301 tariff, lower than […]

Policies

PLI Scheme For Textiles Crosses Investment Of Rs 8,100 Crore; Approval Granted To 170 Companies

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles continues to gain momentum, with 170 companies approved across MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles segments. As of March 31, 2026, the scheme has attracted investments of Rs 8,117.64 crore, generated a turnover of Rs 11,241 crore, and created employment for 33,427 people, according to

Special Report

India ITME Panel Discussion: Moving From ‘Make In India’ To ‘Make For The World’ To Grab US$ 100 Bn Textile Machinery Opportunity

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

India has the engineering talent, a large textile industry and a growing manufacturing base. What it lacks is not capability alone, but the depth of ecosystem, policy alignment, scale and collective ambition required to become a global textile machinery powerhouse. The next phase of India’s textile growth may not be determined only by how much […]

Tete-A-Tete

India’s Next Big Fibre Opportunity Could Be In Agriculture Waste!

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Nicole Rycroft on Bharat Tex 2026, the need to diversify India’s fibre basket and the opportunity to turn agricultural waste into next-generation materials For Canopy, Bharat Tex 2026 is becoming an important platform for India to demonstrate its ambitions in the global textile industry. “India has been a long-respected and trusted major manufacturing hub for […]

Tete-A-Tete

Shahi Exports: Showcasing The Strength Of India’s Integrated Apparel Industry

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Harish Ahuja speaks on Bharat Tex 2026, the value of global engagement and India’s evolving position as a preferred textile and apparel sourcing destination For Shahi Exports, Bharat Tex 2026 has provided an important platform for the Indian textile and apparel industry to connect with global stakeholders and showcase the capabilities India has developed over […]

Event

Bharat Tex 2026: India’s Textile Ambition Takes Centrestage

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

With record participation, major investment commitments, global partnerships and discussions spanning trade, technology and sustainability, Bharat Tex 2026 has emerged as more than an exhibition, it is becoming a platform for India’s textile ambitions. When Bharat Tex 2026 opened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, it presented a powerful picture of India’s textile industry in