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

Policies

PLI Scheme For Textiles Crosses Investment Of Rs 8,100 Crore; Approval Granted To 170 Companies

Textile Insights August 10, 2026

India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles continues to gain momentum, with 170 companies approved across MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles segments. As of March 31, 2026, the scheme has attracted investments of Rs 8,117.64 crore, generated a turnover of Rs 11,241 crore, and created employment for 33,427 people, according to

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 […]

Special Report

Future Looms, Second-Life Fibres

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Reimagining Handloom for AI-Enabled Technical Textiles By Rony Banerjee  I returned from Bharat Tex 2026 with optimism, but also with a familiar discomfort. Everywhere there was confidence. Technical textiles, sustainability, AI, circularity, traceability, ESG, exports, global markets. All the right words were there. India looked ready to speak the language of the future

Tete-A-Tete

Punjab Pitches Integrated Textile Ecosystem To Global Investors At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Punjab is positioning itself as a complete textile manufacturing and export hub, with the state government unveiling a new industrial policy and inviting domestic and global investors to expand their presence in the sector. Speaking at the inauguration of the Punjab State Pavilion and the Punjab State Session at Bharat Tex 2026 in New Delhi, […]

Event

Sanrachna Hackathon Highlights Young Innovators In Technical Textiles At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

One of the key attractions at the Textile Business Digest (TBD) Pavilion during Bharat Tex 2026 was the Sanrachna Hackathon, which showcased innovative solutions developed by students and young entrepreneurs from across India. The participants presented a range of practical applications in technical textiles, including protective garments for farmers, advanced wound-care

Event

Bharat Tex 2026: India’s Textile Ambition Takes Centrestage

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

With record participation, major investment commitments, global partnerships and discussions spanning trade, technology and sustainability, Bharat Tex 2026 has emerged as more than an exhibition, it is becoming a platform for India’s textile ambitions. When Bharat Tex 2026 opened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, it presented a powerful picture of India’s textile industry in

Industry

Maharashtra’s 24 Textile PLI Firms Invest Rs 167.5 Crore, Generate 904 Jobs

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Twenty-four companies from Maharashtra approved under the Government of India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles have invested Rs 167.51 crore, generated a turnover of Rs 177.75 crore and created 904 jobs as of March 31, 2026, the Centre informed parliament. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Textiles […]

Industry

Tamil Nadu Textile Industry Seeks Power Tariff Support In New Industrial Policy

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

As Tamil Nadu prepares its new industrial policy, textile industry bodies have urged the state government to introduce targeted measures aimed at improving competitiveness, reducing power costs and attracting fresh investments across the textile value chain. The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has recommended a hybrid incentive framework combining upfront

Trade & Market

West Asia Crisis Highlights What India Must Fix To Reach US$100 Billion Textile Exports

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

India’s textile and apparel exports have remained around the US$ 40 billion mark for nearly six years, despite the industry’s ambition to reach US$ 100 billion by 2030. The ongoing West Asia crisis has disrupted trade routes and logistics, but it has also exposed deeper structural challenges that India must address to accelerate export growth. […]