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Alok Industries Expands Global Footprint In Home Textiles & Apparel

Textile Insights February 13, 2025

Now part of Reliance Industries, India’s largest conglomerate, Alok Industries is set to strengthen its position in the global textile market. Under the leadership of textile veteran Biji Chacko as Group Chief Operating Officer, Jayesh Saxena as CEO of the Home Textiles Division, and Ravi

Financial Results

Sutlej Textiles Optimistic On Future Demand Despite 5% Dip In Revenue

Textile Insights February 11, 2025

Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd, a leading manufacturer and exporter of value-added dyed yarns (synthetic & cotton mélange) with a presence in home textiles, has announced its financial results for Q3FY25. The company reported a consolidated total income of Rs 658 crore, down 5% from Rs 690 crore in Q2FY25, while EBITDA stood at Rs […]

Financial Results

Mafatlal Industries Reports Highest-Ever 9-Month Revenue In Q3 FY25

Textile Insights February 11, 2025

Mafatlal Industries Ltd, a legacy player in the Indian textile industry, announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ending December 31, 2024. The company reported a remarkable 116.7% year-on-year growth in revenue from operations for Q3 FY25, reaching Rs 910.2 crore, compared to Rs 420.1 crore in Q3 FY24. For the […]

Tete-A-Tete

‘Backed By Reliance Industries, We’re Driven By Innovation And Ambition To Become One Of The World’s Leading Textile Giants’

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Biji Chacko shares his strategic vision for the company in an exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights. With a steadfast focus on sustainability, advanced technology and operational efficiency, Chacko outlines how Alok Industries aims to redefine the global textile landscape. From embracing AI and renewable energy to capitalizing on

Cotton

CAI Raises 2024-25 Cotton Pressing Estimate To 304.25 Lakh Bales

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) has increased its cotton pressing estimate for the 2024-25 season by 2 lakh bales, bringing the total to 304.25 lakh bales of 170 kg each (equivalent to 319.27 lakh running bales of 162 kg each). This revision is based on inputs from 11 state associations and trade sources. As […]

Machinery

Premier Looms To Unveil High-Speed CAM Rapier Loom At GTTES 2025

Textile Insights February 8, 2025

Premier Looms Manufacturers, a leader in textile machinery manufacturing since 1976, is excited to showcase its latest innovation at GTTES 2025. Premier Looms is unveiling its high-speed CAM Rapier loom, a breakthrough technology set to revolutionize the textile industry with exceptional speed and efficiency. As the exclusive manufacturer of ‘Make in India’ water jet

Export

MODIFI Meets Textiles Minister To Boost Trade Finance For Exporters

Textile Insights January 10, 2025

The Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, met today with representatives from MODIFI to discuss advanced trade financing solutions aimed at empowering Indian textile exporters. The discussions focused on addressing the complexities of global trade while leveraging emerging opportunities amidst ongoing geopolitical and economic shifts. The MODIFI delegation, led by

Apparel, Fashion, Retail

R|Elan Fabrics Collaborates With HUEMN For A Unique Collection At Lakmē Fashion Week

Textile Insights October 18, 2024

Reliance Industries Limited’s R|Elan Fabrics 2.0 and Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI continue to redefine the fashion landscape with groundbreaking collaborations. This season, R|Elan is excited to announce its partnership with the ready-to-wear homegrown label HUEMN, resulting in a unique collection that merges HUEMN’s distinctive design ethos with R|Elan’s

Corporates

Grasim Appoints Vadiraj Kulkarni As Cellulosic Fibres Head

Textile Insights August 28, 2024

Grasim Industries Limited has named Vadiraj Kulkarni as the Business Head (Designate) for its Cellulosic Fibres division, effective October 1, 2024. Harikrishna Agarwal will remain the Managing Director of Grasim Industries and Business Director for Cellulosic Fibres, ensuring a smooth leadership transition over the coming months, with Kulkarni gradually assuming his new

Machinery

Benninger’s FabricMaster Revolutionizes Indian Textile Dyeing Industry

Textile Insights August 15, 2024

The Swiss company Benninger, renowned for its innovative textile machinery, has introduced its latest marvel, the FabricMaster, to the Indian market. This soft flow machine is already making waves globally, with installations in Europe, the USA, Peru, Central America, and Bangladesh. Now, it is set to transform the Indian textile industry, with production taking place […]