Special Report

Indian Textile Industry Embraces AI But Struggles With Digital Integration: CITI-NITRA Study

Textile Insights September 11, 2026

Artificial intelligence may be entering India’s textile factories, but the industry is still far from becoming truly digital. A new study by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), supported by the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), reveals a striking

Tete-A-Tete

From Engineering Excellence To Enduring Value, A.T.E.’s Growth Journey: Abhijit Kulkarni

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

With more than eight decades of experience in the textile industry, A.T.E. Enterprises Private Limited is entering a new phase, one shaped by technology, sustainability, digitalisation and changing customer expectations. Following his elevation as Director of A.T.E. Enterprises Private Limited, Abhijit Kulkarni brings a broader strategic perspective to the company’s

Corporates

Batliboi Acquires Penta Automation To Strengthen Industrial Automation Capabilities

Textile Insights July 6, 2026

Batliboi Limited has acquired Penta Automation Systems Pvt. Ltd., strengthening its capabilities in industrial automation, robotics integration and advanced manufacturing solutions. The acquisition, completed on July 3, 2026, marks a strategic expansion of Batliboi’s engineering portfolio and reinforces its commitment to delivering enhanced automation solutions to

Event

ATEXCON 2025: LMW Highlights The Path To A Digital & Sustainable Textile Industry

Textile Insights March 27, 2025

Vivek Arora, GM – Marketing & Sales (Domestic) at LMW, represented the company as a distinguished panelist at the 12th Asian Textile conference – ATEXCON 2025. This conference brings together the leading players of Global textile industry, input suppliers and service providers to deliberate on key areas of business, including regional as well as global […]

Tete-A-Tete

Luwa’s Vision For Tomorrow: Sustainability, Efficiency and Growth in the Textile Sector

December 12, 2023

How would you describe your overall experience at ITMA Asia + CITME? Luwa had a fantastic presence at the ITMA ASIA + CITME exhibition in Shanghai. We showcased our latest innovation, the Axial Flow Fan with carbon fibre blades B800CF, emphasizing our commitment to provide advanced energy efficient solutions to the textile industry. Axial fans […]