Corporates

BTTF Elects A. Sakthivel Chairman, Re-elects Bhadresh Dodhia Co-Chairman

Textile Insights October 28, 2026

The Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) elected Dr. A. Sakthivel as Chairman and re-elected Bhadresh Dodhia as Co-Chairman at its 12th Board Meeting, held in New Delhi on October 28, 2026. Sudhir Sekhri was elected Treasurer. Sakthivel, who also chairs the Apparel Export Promotion Council

Industry

CMAI Welcomes UPI Fee Deferral, Seeks Relief For Small Retailers

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has welcomed the deferment of the proposed merchant discount rate (MDR) on select UPI merchant payments, while seeking a review of its impact on small apparel retailers operating on thin margins. The framework, originally scheduled to take effect on October 15, provides for a 0.4% charge on eligible […]

Event

CMAI’s 84th Garment Fair Draws 920 Exhibitors

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has secured participation from 920 exhibitors and 1,010 brands for its 84th National Garment Fair, scheduled for February 2027 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. The Spring/Summer sourcing event will feature 1,050 stalls spread across approximately 41,000 square metres. Men’s wear, kids’ wear and accessories

Corporates

Santosh Katariya Re-Elected CMAI President For Second Term

Textile Insights October 7, 2026

Santosh Katariya has been re-elected as President of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) for a second consecutive term, with the association’s core leadership team also retaining their respective positions. The continuity in leadership reflects the confidence of CMAI members in the association’s ongoing initiatives and industry engagement, while

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

Active Clothing Co Expands To Pan-India Distribution With Global Brands

Textile Insights August 24, 2026

Active Clothing Co has announced a strategic expansion, securing Pan-India distribution rights to operate Shop-in-Shop formats for four globally renowned brands i.e. Levi’s, Nike, Jordan Kids and Ben Sherman Men’s, across Multi-Brand Stores throughout India. The company has signed a comprehensive agreement with Apparel Group, the authorized licensee for these brands in the

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

Financial Results

Monte Carlo Bets On Summerwear And Digital Growth Despite Seasonal Q1 Loss

Textile Insights August 7, 2026

Monte Carlo Fashions Ltd. is accelerating its transformation from a winterwear specialist into a year-round lifestyle brand, expanding its summerwear portfolio, retail footprint and digital capabilities even as the seasonally weak first quarter weighed on profitability. The company reported Q1 FY27 revenue from operations of Rs 149 crore, up 7.6% year-on-year, driven by

Financial Results

Vedant Fashions Reports 15% Rise In Q1 FY27 Profit, Retail Sales Grow 3.4%

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Vedant Fashions Ltd, the owner of ethnic wear brands including Manyavar, reported a steady performance in the first quarter of FY27, driven by growth in retail sales, same-store sales and profitability. The company recorded a 7.2 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue from operations to Rs 301.4 crore in Q1 FY27, compared to Rs 281.2 […]

Special Report

T&A Industry Looking Beyond Recovery To The Next Growth Cycle

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

After navigating one of the most challenging periods in recent history, the domestic textile and apparel (T&A) industry is increasingly looking beyond recovery towards a new phase of expansion. For nearly three years, the sector faced a combination of adverse factors—weak demand across key export markets, elevated inflation, inventory corrections by global retailers,