Industry

UK-Vietnam Trade Pact Boosts Textile Exports, But Compliance Remains Hurdle

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

Vietnam’s textile and garment exports to the UK have gained momentum under the UK-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (UKVFTA), but exporters will need to strengthen supply chains and meet tougher sustainability and traceability norms to expand their market share. The UK’s share of Vietnam’s textile

Policies

India-EU FTA May Open New Growth Avenue For Textile Industry

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could provide a major growth opportunity for India’s textile and apparel industry, with the sector stepping up engagement with European retailers, fashion brands and sourcing platforms ahead of the pact’s expected implementation early next year. A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles and leading

Industry

Textiles Secretary Holds Talks With European, French Industry Representatives In Paris

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, held discussions with leading representatives of the European and French textile, apparel and fashion industries in Paris, focusing on strengthening partnerships and expanding cooperation across the textile value chain. The discussions, held at Le Bourget, focused on strengthening India-France and India-European Union

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 ecosystem. The MoU was signed on September 2, 2026, at the Première Vision exhibition

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 […]