Financial Results

Grasim’s Cellulosic Fibres And Chemicals Drive Strong Q1 FY27 Performance

Textile Insights August 12, 2026

Grasim Industries reported a strong performance in its core Cellulosic Fibres and Chemicals businesses during the first quarter of FY27, supported by favourable market conditions, improved product mix and higher realisations. The company’s consolidated revenue rose 21% year-on-year to Rs 48,716

Industry

US Tariff Decision Puts Indian Textile & Apparel Exporters At Competitive Disadvantage, Says CITI

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has expressed serious concern over the United States’ decision to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Indian goods following investigations conducted under Section 301 by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) related to the enforcement of prohibitions on imports produced with forced labour. CITI

Special Report

India’s Textile, Apparel And Garment Industry Does Not Have Only Skills Gap, It Has Leadership Gap Too!

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

By Dr Owen Fernandes I spent many years associated with the textile, apparel and garment industry before transitioning into leadership development and the broader field of human development. My academic grounding in textile engineering gave me an appreciation of the science, systems and precision behind manufacturing. My later work with leaders and organizations taught me

Tete-A-Tete

‘Global Customers Are Looking Beyond Price. They Want Reliable, Integrated And Agile Partners’

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Biji Chacko shares insights on the company’s renewed focus, customer re-engagement, and the growing opportunities arising from India’s integrated textile manufacturing capabilities. For Alok Industries, Bharat Tex 2026 has been more than just a trade exhibition. It has provided the company with an opportunity to reconnect with customers, engage with new partners and

Tete-A-Tete

‘The Demand For Blended Fabrics Was Clearly Dominant At Bharat Tex’

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Sanket Sunilkumar Bangad, Director, Bangad Group, on the quality of buyers at Bharat Tex 2026, the growing interest in blended fabrics and expectations of a stronger second half. For Bangad Group, Bharat Tex 2026 delivered a highly encouraging experience, with strong participation from domestic buyers and a notably high quality of business visitors. “It was […]

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 […]

Corporates

Bikram Saha Appointed Managing Director & CEO Of Benninger India

Textile Insights August 6, 2026

Benninger India has appointed Bikram Saha as its Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2026. Saha brings over three decades of experience across finance, commercial operations, corporate governance and business strategy within the textile machinery industry. He has been associated with Benninger India for more than nine years, having previously

Financial Results

GHCL Textiles Reports Strong Q1 FY27 Growth; PAT Jumps 191%

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

GHCL Textiles reported a strong financial performance for the first quarter of FY27, driven by growth in value-added products, operational efficiencies and expanding vertical integration. The company’s standalone revenue rose 52 per cent year-on-year to Rs 410 crore in Q1 FY27, compared to Rs 270 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. EBITDA increased 116 […]

Financial Results

Maral Overseas Returns To Profit In Q1 FY27; PAT At Rs 5.98 Crore

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Maral Overseas Ltd reported a turnaround in the first quarter of FY27, posting a net profit of Rs 5.98 crore compared to a net loss of Rs 12.57 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations rose 16.7 percent year-on-year to Rs 263.21 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, while total […]

Financial Results

Raymond Lifestyle Q1 Income Up 6%; Garmenting Business Grows 50%

Textile Insights August 3, 2026

Raymond Lifestyle Limited reported a 6 percent year-on-year rise in total income to Rs 1,560 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, supported by premiumisation in its domestic business and a strong recovery in garment exports. EBITDA increased 11 percent to Rs 135 crore, while EBITDA margin improved to 8.6 percent from the […]