Corporates

Bharat Tex Trade Federation And Première Vision Sign Mou To Strengthen India-France Textile And Fashion Collaboration

Textile Insights September 3, 2026

The Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision SA, one of the world’s leading international platforms for creative fashion, textiles and sourcing, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen India’s engagement with the global fashion and textile

Technology

Three Stages, Multiple Customer Benefits: KARL MAYER At ITMA ASIA 2026

Textile Insights September 2, 2026

Innovations for warp knitting, warp preparation and technical textiles across two trade show booths and a product show in Changzhou KARL MAYER will showcase its latest technologies and textile solutions for the Asian market at ITMA ASIA 2026 in Shanghai, addressing key challenges such as rising labour, energy and financing costs, continued price pressure, growing […]

Sustainability

OEKO-TEX Strengthens Governance Ahead Of EU Green Rules

Textile Insights August 20, 2026

OEKO-TEX is strengthening its governance structure and independence ahead of stricter European Union rules on greenwashing and sustainability labels, which take effect from 27 September 2026. The changes are aimed at aligning the OEKO-TEX certification system with the EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (EmpCo, EU 2024/825), while also preparing

Industry

Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Weave The Future 5.0

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the fifth edition of ‘Weave The Future 5.0’ at Handloom Haat, New Delhi, on the eve of Independence Day. The event was attended by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms). Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry […]

Industry

TAI Mumbai Unit To Host Seminar On Future Trends In Technical Textiles In Vapi

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

The Textile Association (India) (TAI), Mumbai Unit, will organise a one-day seminar on Future Trends in Technical Textiles on Saturday, August 22, at Hotel Fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi. The seminar aims to bring together industry leaders, manufacturers, researchers and technology providers to discuss emerging opportunities, innovations and the growing significance of

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Govt Approves Rs 13.65 Crore For 31 Technical Textile Start-ups

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

The Government of India has approved Rs 13.65 crore in funding for 31 start-ups developing innovative technical textile technologies for applications across healthcare, defence, aerospace, sports and sustainability. Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, said the 31 projects have been approved at a […]

Financial Results

Indo Count Delivers Record Q1 Revenue Of Rs 1,224 Crore

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Home textiles major Indo Count Industries Limited reported its highest-ever consolidated quarterly revenue of Rs 1,224 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), marking a strong start to the financial year driven by robust performance across its core and new business segments. The company recorded an EBITDA of Rs 160 crore, with […]

Financial Results

Grasim’s Cellulosic Fibres And Chemicals Drive Strong Q1 FY27 Performance

Textile Insights August 12, 2026

Grasim Industries reported a strong performance in its core Cellulosic Fibres and Chemicals businesses during the first quarter of FY27, supported by favourable market conditions, improved product mix and higher realisations. The company’s consolidated revenue rose 21% year-on-year to Rs 48,716 crore, while EBITDA increased 26% to a record Rs 8,077 crore. The Cellulosic

Industry

Maharashtra’s Technical Textile Moment: The Roadmap To Become A Global Powerhouse

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

Maharashtra is aiming high. At Bharat Tex 2026, Maharashtra Minister of Textiles Sanjay Savkare made it clear that the state is not looking at technical textiles as a niche opportunity. It sees the sector as a critical pillar of industrial growth, employment generation and the state’s ambition to build a stronger, globally competitive economy. “Technical […]

Industry

Birla Cellulose Brings Sustainable Fibre Innovation To India’s Handloom Sector

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

As India’s handloom sector seeks to balance heritage with changing market demands, Birla Cellulose is driving innovation by introducing sustainable man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCFs) into traditional weaving clusters. Through the integration of Livaeco™ Viscose, Livaeco™ Modal and Livaeco™ Lyocell, the company is enabling weavers to create fabrics that preserve