India and the United Kingdom have signed the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), India’s most ambitious free trade pact with a major developed nation in over a decade. The agreement was signed yesterday by India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the UK’s
In a remarkable recognition of his lifelong contributions to the textile industry, Dr. Gurudas Aras has been awarded an honorary doctorate degree by the esteemed French institution, École Supérieure De Robert Sorbon. The accolade was presented in recognition of his thesis titled “The Indian Textile Industry…Challenges and Solutions.” A towering figure in
India must make strategic policy interventions, foster innovation, secure financial backing, and enhance marketing strategies to propel the sector toward the ambitious target of US$ 350 billion by 2030, writes Sandeep Dangi. The Indian textile industry, one of the oldest and most significant contributors to the country’s economy, stands at a critical juncture. With recent
The domestic textile industry has stepped up its demand to review the continuing imposition of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on man-made fibre and yarn, the key raw material for the downstream MMF segment. Raising alarm on the issue, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has stated that contrary to ensuring quality supply of these […]
Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest and most prestigious global textile event, concluded on a high note, setting new benchmarks for the textile and apparel sector. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (Manmade Fibre and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council) and Co-Chairman of the Core Committee, highlighted the event’s impact, stating, “Bharat Tex 2025 has
Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, has set a new benchmark in industry engagement, innovation, and sustainability. The second edition of the event featured dedicated exhibitions for various textile segments, insightful knowledge sessions and a significant presence of international buyers. S. Periasamy shared his insights on the evolving landscape of the
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 Bhargava as CEO of the Apparels & Fabrics Division, Alok […]
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 […]
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 […]
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






















