Industry

Surat Textile Industry Flags 66% Yarn Price Hike, Pending Rs 18 Crore GST Refunds

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

Surat’s textile industry has raised concerns over a sharp increase in yarn prices and delays in Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds, urging the Centre to intervene as rising costs put pressure on manufacturers and allied segments. Industry representatives raised the issues during a

Industry

MANTRA Enters 50th Year As Surat Eyes Shift Towards Technical Textiles

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

The Man-Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA) has entered its 50th year, marking nearly five decades of research, technical services and industry support as Surat’s textile sector looks to move towards technical textiles, sustainable manufacturing and higher-value products. MANTRA announced the milestone at a press conference in Surat, where its President,

Corporates

EcoEx Appoints Kapil Lakhwara As VP – Textile Sustainability & Global Partnerships

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

EcoEx has appointed Kapil Lakhwara as Vice President – Textile Sustainability & Global Partnerships, as the company looks to strengthen India’s textile waste-to-value ecosystem and advance circularity across the global textile industry. Lakhwara brings extensive experience in textile business development, global partnerships, sales and marketing and sustainable

Corporates

Tuni Textile Mills Secures Orders For 1.975 Million Metres Of Fabrics

Textile Insights September 24, 2026

Tuni Textile Mills has secured three domestic purchase orders for a combined 1.975 million metres of woven shirting and finished fabrics, with a total base value of Rs 295.13 million to Rs 301.73 million, excluding GST. The orders, received in September, are scheduled for delivery over a period of 60 to 120 days. The orders […]

Corporates

Dr Gurudas Aras Appointed To ITTA Advisory Board

Textile Insights September 14, 2026

Dr Gurudas Aras has been appointed as a member of the Advisory Board of the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA). Aras was felicitated during ITTA’s Annual General Meeting held on September 12, where the association recognised his appointment and contribution to the technical textiles sector. A veteran textile industry professional with extensive experience in

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From Engineering Excellence To Enduring Value, A.T.E.’s Growth Journey: Abhijit Kulkarni

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

With more than eight decades of experience in the textile industry, A.T.E. Enterprises Private Limited is entering a new phase, one shaped by technology, sustainability, digitalisation and changing customer expectations. Following his elevation as Director of A.T.E. Enterprises Private Limited, Abhijit Kulkarni brings a broader strategic perspective to the company’s

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Beyond Manufacturing: The Brandix Blueprint For A Resilient Global Indian Apparel Industry

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

As the global apparel industry navigates geopolitical uncertainty, shifting trade dynamics, supply-chain disruptions and rising sustainability demands, integrated and flexible manufacturing ecosystems are becoming increasingly important. In an exclusive conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights, Brandix India Apparel City’s Udaya Perera and

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A Place To Grow: Brandix Opens Its Apparel Ecosystem To New Partners

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

In an exclusive conversation with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights, Sadiq Omar shares his perspective on the evolution of Brandix India Apparel City and its growing opportunity for Indian manufacturers. For Sadiq Omar, the strength of Brandix India Apparel City lies in its ability to offer manufacturers more than just factory space. “It […]

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Brandix Unit-1: From India’s First Brandix Factory To A Global Leader In Intimate Apparel Manufacturing

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Brandix India Apparel City’s first manufacturing unit has evolved into one of the world’s largest production hubs for Victoria’s Secret panties. Sumudu Priyanga explains how operational excellence, workforce stability and an integrated manufacturing ecosystem continue to strengthen the factory’s global competitiveness. When Brandix established its

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Factories Become World-Class When They Create Systems That Allow People To Succeed: Rasika Amarakoon

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

When Rasika Amarakoon took charge of Brandix India Apparel City’s largest manufacturing unit four years ago, she inherited a factory operating at nearly 40 per cent efficiency. Today, it consistently delivers close to 80 per cent. Henry Dsouza visits Brandix’s Unit B2 and speaks with Rasika Amarakoon to understand how she transformed a complex operation, […]