Industry

Ludhiana Dyeing Industry Announces Week-Long Shutdown From Sept 14

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Dyeing units across Ludhiana will remain closed for a week from September 14 to 20, with industry associations citing a sharp increase in yarn and raw material prices, rising production costs and difficulties in running units amid the ongoing crisis. The decision was taken at a meeting of

Corporates

PI Cottex To Raise Capacity To 1,000 Tonnes, Backs Brückner Technology

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

PI Cottex, a vertically integrated manufacturer of knitted fabrics based in Ludhiana, is targeting a significant capacity expansion over the next two to five years, with monthly production expected to rise from around 600 tonnes to 1,000 tonnes. The company plans to support the expansion through investments in automation, advanced technologies and quality assurance

Corporates

Yamuna Machine Works: The Common Thread Behind Ludhiana’s Leading Textile Mills

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Ludhiana has long been recognised as one of India’s most dynamic textile manufacturing hubs. From luxury woollens and premium home textiles to knitted fabrics, seamless garments and technical apparel, the city is home to companies that supply some of the world’s most demanding domestic and international brands. Their success is built on decades of manufacturing

Industry

Ludhiana Textile Leaders Forge Collaborations With Government Officials

December 24, 2023

The Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC) organized a roadshow for BHARAT TEX 2024 in Ludhiana, attended by over 175 textile exporters from Ludhiana, Amritsar and Panipat. The event received support from TEXPROCIL, AEPC and PDEXCIL and was graced by Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, alongside other prominent personalities from the