Corporates

Active Clothing To Raise Rs 323 Cr. Via Warrants

Textile Insights January 28, 2026

Active Clothing Co. Ltd., one of India’s leading design-to-shelf platforms specializing in flat-knitted sweaters, jackets and circular-knitted apparel for global fashion brands, has announced that its Board has approved a preferential issue of warrants to raise up to Rs 323 crore. Under the

Industry

Textile Industry Welcomes Withdrawal Of QCO On Imported Machinery

Textile Insights January 24, 2026

The textile industry has welcomed the Union Ministry of Heavy Industries’ decision to withdraw its earlier Quality Control Order (QCO) pertaining to machinery and electrical equipment safety, effectively removing quality compliance requirements on imported textile machinery. Industry sources noted that the textile sector is among the largest importers of machinery,

Export

India’s T&A Exports Plunge 12.9% In October 2025

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

India’s textile and apparel (T&A) exports recorded a sharp decline of 12.91 percent in October 2025, falling from US$ 3061.54 million in the same month last year to US$ 2666.41 million, according to data from the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI). This marks the steepest drop since the United States imposed tariffs of over […]

Industry

India Showcases Textiles In London, Pitches CETA Advantage

Textile Insights September 25, 2025

A high-level Indian textile delegation led by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, is visiting London to showcase India’s strength across the textile value chain and deepen bilateral trade engagement with the United Kingdom. The delegation, comprising representatives of all major Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and leading exporters, aims to highlight

Industry

GST Reforms Must Protect Apparel Sector: CMAI’s Rahul Mehta

Textile Insights August 20, 2025

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has urged the government to exercise caution in implementing the proposed Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, warning that poorly executed changes could harm the apparel sector. Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor of CMAI, said that while reducing the number of slabs and making mass-consumption products cheaper are

Corporates

Ravindrakumar Toshniwal Becomes Vice-Chairman, Shaleen Named MD Of Banswara Syntex

Textile Insights August 7, 2025

Banswara Syntex Ltd., has announced key leadership changes effective August 7, 2025. Ravindrakumar Toshniwal, who has served as Managing Director will assume the role of Vice-Chairman. Concurrently, Shaleen Toshniwal will transition from the position of Joint Managing Director to Managing Director of the company. Ravindrakumar Toshniwal, a seasoned industry leader with

Corporates

Garment Mantra Bags Rs 10 Cr. Export Order From Dubai’s AL Rahmat Textiles

Textile Insights July 4, 2025

Garment Mantra Lifestyle Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary Hylex Fashion Private Limited, has secured a significant export order worth approximately Rs 10.13 crore (US$ 1.18 million) from AL Rahmat Textiles L.L.C., a Dubai-based international entity. This strategic development marks a robust start to the current quarter for the Tirupur-headquartered apparel

Corporates

BRÜCKNER Establishes Indian Subsidiary to Strengthen Market Presence

Textile Insights June 3, 2025

Leading German textile machinery manufacturer BRÜCKNER has announced the opening of its own subsidiary in India, Brückner Textile India Private Limited, effective June 1, 2025. Since 2007, BRÜCKNER has been represented in India by Universal MEP Projects & Engineering Services Ltd. (formerly VOLTAS). The long-standing partnership has played a vital role in firmly

Corporates

Garment Mantra Secures Rs 9.20 Cr Global Order

Textile Insights May 28, 2025

Garment Mantra Lifestyle Limited has received a significant export order from Zaara Overseas Trading L.L.C S.O.C for the supply of polyester fabric and polyester made-up dress material. The order is valued at approximately US$ 1,078,900 (around Rs 9.20 crores, exclusive of taxes). The order, placed by an international entity, is expected to be executed within […]

Cotton

India’s Cotton Exports To Fall 47% In 2024-25: CAI

Textile Insights May 27, 2025

India’s cotton exports are expected to decline sharply to 15 lakh bales in the 2024-25 season (October-September), down from 28.36 lakh bales in the previous year, due to lower domestic output and cheaper Brazilian cotton in global markets, said the Cotton Association of India (CAI). CAI President Atul S. Ganatra noted that Brazilian cotton is […]