Policies

India-New Zealand FTA Cleared, Wool To Get Tariff-Free Access

Textile Insights September 23, 2026

India and New Zealand have completed the ratification of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which is scheduled to come into force on October 20, 2026, opening duty-free access in New Zealand for all Indian exports. The agreement is expected to improve the competitiveness of India’s

Corporates

INDA Appoints Ben Muller As Executive Director

Textile Insights September 21, 2026

INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry, has appointed Ben Muller as Executive Director, effective September 15, 2026. Muller brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across non-profit organisations, corporations and trade associations. He most recently served on the senior executive team of the High Point Market Authority, where he led marketing,

Corporates

Sandeep Dangi Joins MANTRA Research Advisory Committee

Textile Insights September 18, 2026

Textile industry professional Sandeep Dangi has joined the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of The Man-Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA), Surat, as a member. The association recognises Dangi’s more than three decades of experience in the man-made textile industry, with expertise spanning polyester filament yarns, yarn production and quality control, product

Corporates

Sumeet Industries Commences 40 TPD FDY Production, Capacity Rises To 160 TPD

Textile Insights September 14, 2026

Sumeet Industries Ltd has commissioned new Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY) lines with an additional production capacity of 40 tonnes per day, taking its total FDY capacity to 160 tonnes per day from 120 tonnes per day. The Surat-based polyester manufacturer said the new FDY lines have commenced commercial operations following successful trial runs initiated from […]

Special Report

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

Textile Insights September 10, 2026

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,

Corporates

Rieter Announces Change In Group Executive Committee

Textile Insights August 25, 2026

Roger Albrecht to Leave Rieter in Q1 2027 Rieter has announced a change in its Group Executive Committee, with Roger Albrecht, Head of the Components & Technology Division, set to leave the company to pursue a new opportunity outside the Rieter Group. Albrecht has been with Rieter for 11 years and has played a key […]

Corporates

Swapnil Karnik Joins Alok Industries As Business Head – Bed Linen

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Alok Industries has appointed Swapnil Karnik as Business Head – Bed Linen, strengthening its leadership team for the company’s home textiles business. Karnik brings more than 24 years of experience in the home textile industry, with a career spanning international sales, business development, strategic retail partnerships and global market expansion. Before joining Alok

Financial Results

Page Industries Reports 7.9% Revenue Growth In Q1 FY27

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

Page Industries Limited, India’s leading apparel manufacturer and exclusive licensee of Jockey and Speedo in India, reported a 7.9% year-on-year growth in revenue for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company posted revenue of Rs 14,204 million in Q1 FY27, while sales volume increased 5.7% YoY to 61.2 million pieces, reflecting sustained consumer […]

Economy

Welspun Living Posts Strongest Growth In Seven Quarters, Revenue Jumps 23.5%

Textile Insights August 14, 2026

Welspun Living Ltd. (WLL) reported its strongest quarterly growth in seven quarters, driven by robust export demand, strong domestic performance and improving profitability across key business segments. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the home textiles major reported revenue of ₹2,828 crore, registering a 23.5% year-on-year growth and a 15.4% sequential increase.

Financial Results

KPR Mill Reports 22% Rise In Q1 FY27 Profit, Textile Business Drives Growth

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

KPR Mill Limited reported a strong performance for the first quarter of FY27, with consolidated net profit rising by nearly 22% year-on-year, driven by healthy growth in its core textile business. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the company posted revenue from operations of Rs 1,935.5 crore, compared to Rs 1,766.3 crore in the […]