Industry

Coal Surge Forces 15% Jobwork Hike In Surat MMF Cluster

Textile Insights March 5, 2026

The escalating tensions between Iran, Israel and the United States have begun to impact India’s textile sector, with Surat’s man-made fibre (MMF) industry facing a sharp rise in coal and freight costs. Dyeing and printing mills across Surat and south Gujarat have announced a 15 percent increase

Machinery

Itema To Showcase Advanced Rapier Looms At SITEX 2026

Textile Insights February 16, 2026

Global weaving machinery manufacturer Itema is presenting two of its best-selling high-end rapier weaving machines the R9500EVO and Galileo-RX, at SITEX 2026, being held from February 21 to 23 at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The exhibition follows the recent opening of Itema’s new Surat Service Centre, a move that strengthens the company’s […]

Industry

Surat’s Textile Hub Gears Up For Deep Sea Cluster Project

Textile Insights January 7, 2026

Surat, India’s leading diamond and textile hub, is set for a major industrial shift as the Gujarat government moves closer to launching the ‘Surat Cluster Deep Sea’ project, a landmark environmental initiative aimed at supporting over 400 water-intensive industries, including textiles, powerloom weaving, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and agro-processing. The pilot project

Machinery

Crafting The Future: LMW & HAMI Weavelon Pioneer Compact Spinning In Polyester

Textile Insights December 9, 2025

Introduction Manmade fibres today form the backbone of the global textile industry, driven by their versatility, performance, and ability to meet the rising demand for both everyday and specialized applications. Among them, polyester stands out as the most widely used fibre, available in both virgin and recycled forms. Virgin polyester continues to power high-volume

Corporates

Itema Opens New Surat Service Center, Strengthens Regional Presence

Textile Insights November 27, 2025

Itema has officially inaugurated its new Surat Service Center during a ceremony attended by customers and partners from across the region. Itema has been active in India since 2002 through a fully established branch with more than 50 employees, offering comprehensive sales, after-sales support, technical assistance and advanced repair services. This strong local presence

Event

Color World Expo 2025 Debuts In Surat With Strong Industry Response

Textile Insights May 10, 2025

The inaugural edition of Color World Expo 2025, a first-of-its-kind exhibition dedicated exclusively to the textile processing sector, concluded on a high note at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Held from May 3–5, 2025, the three-day event brought together leading stakeholders from the dyes, textile chemicals, specialty chemicals, textile dye

Machinery

Itema Showcases Full Range Of Weaving Machines At SITEX 2025

Textile Insights January 10, 2025

Itema is set to exhibit at SITEX 2025 for the fourth consecutive year, highlighting its advanced weaving technologies tailored for Saree fabric production. The event takes place from today January 10 to January 12 at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre (SIECC), with Itema located at Booth 258. Sameer Kulkarni, Managing Director of Itema […]

Event

Surat’s Textile Industry Gets A Boost With Launch Of Mega Textile Series TANA BANA

April 25, 2024

The Institute of Engineers has initiated a groundbreaking program, the Mega Textile Series TANA BANA, aimed at fortifying Surat’s textile industry at the grassroots level. In collaboration with various industry partners, knowledge partners, and associations, the program seeks to empower textile entrepreneurs by facilitating discussions on crucial techno-commercial

Trade & Market

Surat Textile Traders Mull Agent Verification To Avert Frauds

Textile Insights March 30, 2024

In a bid to prevent frauds related to non-payment of textiles, the Surat based Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Association (FOSTTA) has introduced a standard operating procedure (SOP). The SOP mandates that agents submit their complete details in a form to traders before entering into transactions. The move aims to enhance transparency and accountability […]

Industry

Surat Textile Sector Waiting For Power Subsidy Since Five Years

Textile Insights January 6, 2024

The textile industry in Surat, which is India’s biggest have been waiting since five years for the power subsidy promised in the 2019 Gujarat Textile Policy. Over 3,800 applications, approved by the District Industries Centre (DIC) and the Surat District Collector, are lying dormant, waiting for approval from the state government. The deadline for the […]