Event

Ajmera Pavilion To Showcase 60 Surat Textile Vendors At Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

Ajay Ajmera, Founder and CEO of Ajmera Fashion Ltd., is set to lead a major showcase of Surat’s textile industry at Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026 by bringing together 60 textile vendors under a dedicated exhibition platform at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from August 12–15. Organised jointly by

Industry

Surat Textile Industry Welcomes Duty Relief

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

The textile industry in Surat and South Gujarat has welcomed the Central government’s decision not to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY), Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY) and Spandex Yarn, describing the move as a major relief for the sector. Industry stakeholders said the decision would help maintain competitive raw material prices […]

Industry

Rising Heat Adds Pressure On Surat’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Surat’s textile industry, one of the largest synthetic fabric manufacturing hubs in the world, is facing growing challenges as rising temperatures, high humidity and economic uncertainties place increasing pressure on workers and manufacturers alike. Across the city’s textile processing units, employees continue to work in demanding conditions where fabric dyeing,

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 […]