Event

53rd IIKF Puts MMF, Innovation And Sustainability In Focus

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

The 53rd India International Knit Fair (IIKF), held from September 16–18, 2026, at the IKF Complex in Tiruppur, brought together exporters, buyers and sourcing professionals, with a focus on man-made fibres (MMF), innovation and sustainability. Organised by the India Knit Fair Association

Industry

GST Refund Relief For Textile Units, CITI Seeks MMF Rate Cut

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

The GST Council has approved changes to registration and refund procedures, offering potential working capital relief to textile manufacturers and exporters. The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) welcomed the move but sought further rate rationalisation on raw materials used in man-made fibre production. The Council approved refunds of accumulated input tax

Corporates

Karl Mayer And Shenghong Group: Redefining Comfortable Business Attire

August 20, 2023

Leading warp knitting machine manufacturer, Karl Mayer, and industrial giant Shenghong Group have partnered to craft cutting-edge 4-way elastic fabrics from a cotton-like yarn, catering to the growing demand for stylish yet comfortable business wear. The collaboration seamlessly amalgamated Karl Mayer’s warp knitting expertise with Shenghong’s man-made fibre

Machinery

Trützschler Group at ITMA 2023

June 1, 2023

Trützschler, with 1320-square-meter stand at ITMA 2023, will introduce the latest machines and technologies from the entire Trützschler Group –including Spinning, Card Clothing, Nonwovens and Man-Made Fibers. Trützschler Spinning and Trützschler Card Clothing Trützschler Spinning will showcase innovations for carding, draw frame and combing which meet the most important

Policies

India-UK Free Trade Agreement – A Mutually Beneficial Pact

May 25, 2023

The India-UK trade deal, a highly balanced and comprehensive trade agreement, is likely to create millions of jobs and enormous opportunities for bilateral trade and investment. Therefore, it would be a win-win situation for both countries, writes Prof. Rakesh Mohan Joshi India’s historic relationship with the UK since colonial times, long-standing cultural and social