October 15, 2026
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Special Report

India’s Textile Industry Needs To Move From Fragmented Capacity To Integrated Scale

India has one of the world’s largest textile ecosystems, spanning spinning, weaving, processing, garments, home textiles and technical textiles. Yet its manufacturing base remains fragmented. Global brands increasingly want large orders, consistent quality, shorter lead times and traceable, sustainable supply chains. India’s challenge is therefore not simply to
Special Report

Welspun Living Targets Rs 15,000 Crore Revenue As It Expands Beyond Home Textiles

For a company that has spent decades making towels, bedsheets and other home textiles, Welspun Living is increasingly looking beyond the loom. Its latest annual report shows a business attempting a significant transformation from being primarily a large-scale textile manufacturer to becoming a consumer-led global home-solutions company with brands, technology, flooring,
Special Report

Is It Time To Rediscover SAARC?

What is SAARC South Asia is often discussed through the lens of politics, yet for manufacturers of dyes, chemicals, textiles and textile machinery it represents one of the most promising regional business opportunities in the world. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established on December 8, 1985, was created to strengthen economic, social […]
Financial Results

Garware Technical Fibres Reports Strong Performance In Q1 FY26-27 With Revenue Growth Of 31%

Garware Technical Fibres Ltd (GTFL), a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by robust demand across its Synthetic Cordage and Geosynthetics businesses. The company’s consolidated net sales increased 31.4% year-on-year to Rs 482.4 crore in Q1 FY26-27, compared to Rs 367.2 crore
Policies

India-EU FTA On Track For December Signing

India’s textile and apparel industry could be among the biggest beneficiaries of the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is expected to be signed by December 2026 and come into effect by February-March 2027. Announcing the timeline during an interaction with chartered accountants in Mumbai, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal
Tete-A-Tete

‘Backed By Reliance Industries, We’re Driven By Innovation And Ambition To Become One Of The World’s Leading Textile Giants’

Biji Chacko shares his strategic vision for the company in an exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights. With a steadfast focus on sustainability, advanced technology and operational efficiency, Chacko outlines how Alok Industries aims to redefine the global textile landscape. From embracing AI and renewable energy to capitalizing on