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

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. […]

Event

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

Textile Insights July 27, 2026

The Textile Association (India) (TAI), Mumbai Unit, will organise a one-day seminar on Future Trends in Technical Textiles on August 22, 2026, at Hotel Fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi, Gujarat. The seminar will bring together industry leaders, technical experts, researchers and professionals to discuss the growth opportunities, emerging technologies and challenges shaping

Corporates

Sanathan Textiles To Double Technical Textile Yarn Capacity At Silvassa

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

Sanathan Textiles is set to double its technical textile yarn manufacturing capacity at its Silvassa facility from 9,000 tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 18,000 MTPA, with the expansion now in its final phase. The company said civil works for the expansion have been completed and the required plant and machinery has been installed. Commercial commissioning […]

Corporates

Lohia Corp To Launch IPO On July 23

Textile Insights July 20, 2026

Kanpur-based technical textile machinery manufacturer Lohia Corp will launch its maiden initial public offering (IPO) on July 23, comprising an offer-for-sale (OFS) of 2.59 crore equity shares. The issue will be the third mainboard IPO to open on the day, alongside Indo-MIM and Xtranet Technologies. The IPO does not include a fresh issue of shares. […]

Event

Karnataka Signs Rs 2,821 Crore Textile MoUs At Bharat Tex

Textile Insights July 16, 2026

The Government of Karnataka reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the state’s position as one of India’s leading destinations for textile and apparel investments during an exclusive session on ‘Investment Opportunities in Karnataka’ held at Bharat Tex 2026. The session brought together senior government officials, leading textile manufacturers, investors and industry

Event

Bharat Tex 2026 Day 2 Focuses On States And Global Trade

Textile Insights July 15, 2026

The second day of Bharat Tex 2026 placed the spotlight on state-led growth, investment opportunities and India’s expanding textile trade partnerships with global markets. The programme brought together State Governments, policymakers, industry leaders and trade experts to discuss strategies for strengthening manufacturing, attracting investment and enhancing the

Economy

RSWM Unveils Sutradhaar At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights July 14, 2026

RSWM Ltd., the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has unveiled ‘Sutradhaar – The Thread That Connects Tradition to Tomorrow’ at Bharat Tex 2026, presenting its integrated Farm-to-Fashion capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable, innovation-driven textile manufacturing. The pavilion was visited by Union Minister of Textiles Shri

Corporates

TechnoSport Expands Capacity, Targets Rs 1,000 Crore Revenue

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Activewear brand TechnoSport is set to significantly scale up its manufacturing capacity over the next six months, reinforcing its growth ambitions in India’s fast-expanding performance apparel market. The company plans to increase production capacity to 40 tonnes per day, equivalent to approximately 1.5 lakh garments daily, to meet rising consumer demand.