Corporates

PI Cottex To Raise Capacity To 1,000 Tonnes, Backs Brückner Technology

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

PI Cottex, a vertically integrated manufacturer of knitted fabrics based in Ludhiana, is targeting a significant capacity expansion over the next two to five years, with monthly production expected to rise from around 600 tonnes to 1,000 tonnes. The company plans to support the expansion

Economy

India’s Current Account Deficit Widens To US$ 4.2 Billion In Q1

Textile Insights September 4, 2026

India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to US$ 4.2 billion, or 0.5% of GDP, in the first quarter of 2026-27, from US$ 3.4 billion or 0.4% of GDP, in the corresponding quarter a year earlier, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The widening deficit was primarily driven by a higher […]

Tete-A-Tete

‘If You Want to Understand India’s Textile Industry, Bharat Tex Is a Must-Visit’

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

For Sadiq Omar, Bharat Tex 2026 is more than just a trade exhibition. It is a platform that brings together the entire textile and apparel ecosystem India and the world, under one roof. “It’s been very interesting to see all the stakeholders from the industry brought together in one place,” Omar says. What has particularly […]

Tete-A-Tete

Shahi Exports: Showcasing The Strength Of India’s Integrated Apparel Industry

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Harish Ahuja speaks on Bharat Tex 2026, the value of global engagement and India’s evolving position as a preferred textile and apparel sourcing destination For Shahi Exports, Bharat Tex 2026 has provided an important platform for the Indian textile and apparel industry to connect with global stakeholders and showcase the capabilities India has developed over […]

Tete-A-Tete

We Try To Create That Bond, That Trust And The Feeling That We Are A Part Of The Fair: Rajeev Gupta

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Rajeev Gupta on Bharat Tex becoming India’s signature textile exhibition, the company’s transformation journey, India’s need to strengthen garmenting, and the next phase of growth. For Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Ltd., Bharat Tex 2026 has evolved into far more than an industry exhibition. It has become a meeting point for India’s

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

Financial Results

RSWM Reports 16.1% Growth In Q1 FY27 EBITDA; PAT Rises 2.4 Times

Textile Insights August 6, 2026

RSWM Ltd., one of India’s leading manufacturers of value-added yarns, denim fabrics, knitted fabrics and green polyester fibre, reported resilient financial performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, despite continued challenges in global textile markets. The company posted revenue of Rs 1,161 crore in Q1 FY27, up 1.7 percent sequentially, supported by

Financial Results

Garment Mantra’s Export Order Book Reaches Rs 230 Crore

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Garment Mantra Lifestyle Ltd reported strong growth in the first quarter of FY27, supported by robust domestic demand and a growing export business. The company posted consolidated revenue of Rs 61.97 crore during Q1 FY27, registering a year-on-year growth of 66.77 per cent. EBITDA stood at Rs 4.40 crore, up 5.27 per cent from the […]

Trade & Market

FTAs Open Access To US$60 Trillion Markets, Says Piyush Goyal

Textile Insights July 30, 2026

India’s recent Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with major global economies are providing Indian businesses access to markets worth nearly US$ 60 trillion, strengthening the country’s export competitiveness and supporting its ambition to emerge as a global manufacturing and export hub, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said. Sharing a video

Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Has Maintained The Bharat Flavour While Creating A Global Platform: Samir Joshipura

Textile Insights July 29, 2026

Samir Joshipura, Group CEO, Trident Group, speaks on the overwhelming response at Bharat Tex 2026, evolving consumer preferences, global market challenges, India’s growing competitiveness and Trident’s sustainability journey. Trident Group’s booth at Bharat Tex 2026 has been witnessing a steady stream of visitors, reflecting the growing interest in the company’s diverse