Tete-A-Tete

Bharat Tex Is A Wonderful Event Where International Buyers And Industry Players Engage Under One Roof: Sandeep Rohilla

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

Bhilosa Industries is making a strong impression at Bharat Tex 2025 with its latest range of yarns and fabrics tailored for the garment industry. The company is addressing key industry challenges, including the rising cost of cotton, by introducing alternative yarn solutions with cotton-like

Corporates

PDS Expands Manufacturing Footprint In India

Textile Insights February 3, 2025

PDS has achieved a significant milestone in its expansion strategy with the acquisition of a 55% stake in Knit Gallery India Pvt Ltd (KGIPL), enhancing its sourcing footprint and leveraging India’s strategic role in the global textile and fashion industry. Knit Gallery, established in 2001, is a Tirupur-based manufacturer and exporter specializing in high-quality apparel,

Cotton

Decline In Cotton Sowing In Kharif Season Raises Export Concerns

Textile Insights October 10, 2024

India’s textile industry is grappling with a significant challenge as reduced cotton sowing during the current kharif season raises concerns about meeting the government’s ambitious export targets. As of September 13, cotton sowing has dropped to 11.24 million hectares, down from 12.36 million hectares in the same period last year. This decline raises questions

Industry

SIMA Urges Govt To Resolve Raw Material And Duty Issues

Textile Insights September 19, 2024

The Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) has urged the Central government to address critical issues related to the raw materials used by the textile industry. In a statement following its annual meeting, SIMA Chairman S.K. Sundaraman highlighted the need for a dedicated Technology Mission on Cotton (TMC) to improve cotton production and productivity. He also […]

Corporates

CMAI Partners With NAEC And GEAR To Strengthen UP And Rajasthan Garment Makers

Textile Insights September 4, 2024

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), the country’s leading association representing the garment industry, has entered into two strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the Noida Apparel Export Cluster (NAEC) and the Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR). These agreements, signed yesterday in Mumbai, are poised to elevate garment

Industry

T&A Sector’s Wish-list From The Upcoming Budget

July 10, 2024

Highlights of the industry recommendations:  Removal of import duty from all varieties of cotton Increase the BCD on MMF yarn from the present 5% to 10%. Exempt varieties of textile raw material (fibre and yarn) which are not available domestically from the scope of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) Statutory/regulatory measures to curb cheap imports of […]