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India Must Compete On Quality, Not Price, To Lead Global Weaving: Itema Group CEO Ugo Ghilardi

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuating global markets, Itema Group continues to strengthen its long-term commitment to India. From exploring local manufacturing opportunities to developing next-generation weaving technologies, the Italian weaving machinery leader sees India

Cotton

Monsoon Prospects: Emerging El Niño Raises Fresh Concerns For India’s Cotton And Textile Industry

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Delayed rains, slower cotton sowing and an evolving El Niño pattern could influence fibre availability, prices and the textile value chain in the months ahead India’s South-West monsoon in 2026 has arrived with a mixed outlook, bringing cautious optimism for agriculture while raising fresh concerns for the country’s cotton and textile industry. Although the

Export

India’s Apparel Exports To EU Hit Record US$ 4.66 Billion In FY2025-26

Textile Insights July 3, 2026

India’s apparel exports to the European Union (EU) reached a record US$4.66 billion during FY2025-26, marking a significant milestone for the country’s textile and apparel industry. The achievement highlights India’s growing prominence as a preferred global sourcing destination, driven by its manufacturing capabilities, quality standards and increasing

Industry

Nishant Mhatre Receives International Excellence Award

Textile Insights June 25, 2026

Nishant D. Mhatre, an active member of the Indian Textile Accessories & Machinery Manufacturers’ Association (ITAMMA), has been honoured with the prestigious Certificate of International Excellence, along with an award and medal, by the Global Research Foundation, USA. The recognition was conferred during an award ceremony held on May 30, 2026, at The Denissons

Tete-A-Tete

‘Garment Manufacturing Will Unlock India’s Full Textile Potential’

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

In this exclusive interview, J C Laddha speaks candidly about Sudiva and India’s textile industry with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights Could you take us back to the start of your textile industry journey? My journey in the textile industry began in 1973, when I joined the prestigious LNJ Bhilwara Group as a management […]

Tete-A-Tete

‘Our Vision Is To Keep Sangam At The Forefront Of India’s Textile Evolution’

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

In an exclusive conversation with Textile Insights Associate Editor Henry Dsouza, Dr. S.N. Modani, reflects on Bhilwara’s rise as a textile powerhouse, Sangam’s integrated growth journey and the company’s roadmap for the future. Could you take us back to the early days of Bhilwara’s textile journey and tell us how the city emerged as one […]

Corporates

Sudiva Spinners: Built On Discipline, Driven By Vision

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

The story of India’s textile industry is, in many ways, the story of pioneers who dared to build enterprises brick by brick, often against overwhelming odds. Among those remarkable journeys stands the inspiring legacy of J C Laddha, Chairman of Sudiva Spinners Pvt. Ltd., a veteran industrialist whose career spans over five decades and mirrors […]

Cotton

CAI Projects 7% Rise In Cotton Acreage For 2026-27

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

India’s cotton acreage is expected to increase by nearly 7 percent in the 2026-27 crop year, driven by higher minimum support prices and improved returns to farmers during the current season, according to the latest estimates released by Cotton Association of India (CAI). In a joint statement, Vinay N Kotak and Atul S Ganatra said […]

Export

Apparel Exports Drag India’s Textile Shipments Lower In April

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports declined in April 2026 as a sharp fall in apparel shipments offset moderate growth in textile exports, reflecting continued pressure from weak global demand and geopolitical uncertainties. According to trade data analysed by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry, overall textile and apparel exports fell to US$ 2.881 billion in

Cotton

Cotton Crunch Raises Concerns Across Textile Sector

Textile Insights May 21, 2026

India’s textile and apparel industry has expressed concern over the sharp rise in domestic cotton prices and tightening raw material availability, warning that the situation could impact production costs, export competitiveness and profit margins in the coming months. Leading textile manufacturers and export bodies have urged the Union Government to suspend the existing