Export

India’s Textile Exports Rise 16.1% To Rs 29,700 Crore In August

Textile Insights September 19, 2026

India’s textile exports increased 16.1% year-on-year in August 2026, reaching more than Rs 29,700 crore, compared with over Rs 25,600 crore in August 2025, according to the Ministry of Textiles. The ministry said the sector maintained its growth momentum during the first five months of the

Corporates

Inthing Expands Global Footprint With Integrated Manufacturing And Supply-Chain Capabilities

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Homegrown fashion and apparel company Inthing is expanding into global markets as it enters the next phase of its growth, leveraging more than six decades of experience in textile manufacturing, supply chain and distribution. Founded in 1958, Inthing has evolved from a fabric trading and textile manufacturing business into an integrated fashion and apparel enterprise. […]

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

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

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

Tete-A-Tete

‘Garment Manufacturing Will Unlock India’s Full Textile Potential’

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

In this exclusive interview, J C Laddha speaks candidly about Sudiva and India’s textile industry with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights Could you take us back to the start of your textile industry journey? My journey in the textile industry began in 1973, when I joined the prestigious LNJ Bhilwara Group as a management […]

Corporates

Sangam India: A Journey Of Continuous Evolution!

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

From modest beginnings to becoming one of India’s leading integrated textile players, Sangam (India) Ltd stands as a compelling example of vision, disciplined execution and continuous evolution. Over the last four decades, the company has transformed from a small textile venture into one of India’s most respected integrated textile enterprises, with a strong presence

Cotton

Cotton Duty Exemption Strengthens Growth Prospects For Sanathan Textiles

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

The Union Government’s decision to exempt raw cotton imports from customs duty and the Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) from June 1 to October 31, 2026 is expected to create fresh growth opportunities for integrated yarn manufacturers, with Sanathan Textiles Limited emerging as a key beneficiary. The temporary exemption removes a critical cost burden

Machinery

Turning Challenges Into Opportunities: The Path To Profitability In Spinning

Textile Insights November 1, 2025

Across the spinning industry, mill owners are facing unprecedented pressures — EBITDA margins are under strain, energy costs continue to rise, skilled manpower is in short supply, and maintaining consistent yarn quality is becoming increasingly complex. In such a scenario, sustaining profitability is no longer about running harder — it’s about running smarter. That very

Corporates

Phifer Acquires Indiana Coated Fabrics To Expand Portfolio

Textile Insights October 14, 2025

Phifer Inc., a leading U.S. manufacturer of precision-engineered textiles and wire products, has acquired all assets of Indiana Coated Fabrics (ICF), headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. The acquisition strengthens Phifer’s position in the coated and laminated fabrics market while expanding its manufacturing capabilities and product portfolio. ICF will continue to operate