Special Report

India’s Textile Industry At The Crossroads: Opportunities In A Shifting Global Supply Chain

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

By Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Ltd. The biggest benefit of the events in the 2025 domestic textile industry was the diversification of its export markets. The global market chaos caused by the United States’ reciprocal trade tariffs is well known. As a result, demand across

Event

AI Meets Human Ingenuity At ITAMMA Awards

Textile Insights March 18, 2026

Innovation, resilience and the role of human capital in driving the textile industry forward were the central themes at the ITAMMA Awards 2024–25, held at Jenny’s Club in Coimbatore. The event brought together key stakeholders from across the textile machinery and manufacturing ecosystem, against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty and evolving trade dynamics. In

Machinery

Given Right Conditions, There Is Huge Opportunity For Growth In India: Enzo Paoli

Textile Insights October 28, 2025

Enzo Paoli, President of Business Warp Preparation at Karl Mayer, shared insights on the warp preparation and weaving market in India during ITMA Asia + CITME 2025, highlighting both challenges and opportunities. Paoli described the Indian market as ‘stable but not growing as expected,’ citing factors like Covid disruptions, raw material costs and regulatory changes. […]

Industry

Textiles Ministry Launches Swadeshi Drive To Boost Domestic Demand For Textile Products

Textile Insights October 6, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has rolled out the Swadeshi Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at boosting domestic demand for handloom, handicrafts and textile products. The campaign, which will run for six to nine months, seeks to reposition Indian textiles as aspirational products of pride, style and heritage, with a strong focus on urban millennials and […]

Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Is Opening Doors to New Markets And Reinforcing India’s Position As A Strong Player In Global Textile Industry: Parth Poddar

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

Making its debut at Bharat Tex 2025, Insignian Home is bringing decades of expertise in the home textile industry to the forefront. The company, specializing in bedding products such as sheets, duvet covers, comforters, quilts and pillow cases, is using the platform to establish a strong foothold in the Indian market, while also reinforcing its […]

Special Report

Can India Become A Textile Machinery Hub? Industry Leaders Discuss At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 16, 2025

India ITME Society organized an insightful panel discussion at Bharat Tex 2025, focusing on the theme: “Textile Machinery: Can India Become a Machine Manufacturing Hub?” The session brought together industry leaders and government representatives to discuss India’s capabilities, challenges and the roadmap for developing a self-reliant textile machinery sector.

Corporates

RSWM Ltd: Leading With Legacy And Sustainability

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

RSWM Ltd, one of the oldest players in the Indian textile industry, has been a key player since its inception in the 1960s. With a rich legacy spanning over six decades, the company has consistently been at the forefront of the industry. The leadership, under Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Gupta, is committed to upholding the […]

Export

India’s Apparel Exports Surge 12.9% In December 2024

Textile Insights January 27, 2025

India’s apparel exports registered a strong growth of 12.9% in December 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, despite global economic challenges and subdued demand from major markets. The cumulative exports for April–December 2024-25 reached US$ 11,316.2 million, reflecting a growth of 11.6% over the corresponding period in 2023-24. Commenting on this performance,

Event

Minister Of Textiles Inaugurates India Pavilion At Heimtextil 2025, Frankfurt

Textile Insights January 16, 2025

India highlighted its growing strength in the textile industry as the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles inaugurated the India Pavilion at Heimtextil 2025, held at Messe Frankfurt, Germany. Representing the largest country participation at this prestigious global home textiles fair, India showcased its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global partnerships. The

Tete-A-Tete

‘Mahi Terrycot Has Built On Strong Foundation Laid By Towel Business’

Textile Insights December 10, 2024

The product’s affordability, necessity and growing market demand have driven the company’s growth, positioning it as a key player in the textile industry, says Sorabh Agarwal in an exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights When was Mahi Terrycot established, and how has its journey evolved in the textile sector? Mahi Terrycot was […]