Policies

India Extends PLI Scheme Timeline Amid Textile Export Challenges

Textile Insights June 19, 2024

The Indian government has decided to extend the timeline for setting up facilities under its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme from two years to over three years. This adjustment aims to improve the scheme’s effectiveness in boosting India’s textile exports, which saw a

Industry

Can We Add Value To Our Normal Job Activities?

Textile Insights May 10, 2024

Value addition wasn’t just about numbers—it was about passion, pride and the threads that bound us all, observes Murugan Santhanam “Why do you think value addition (VA) is important in a spinning mill?”, I recently asked the GM of a renowned spinning mill near Rajapalayam. He is a well-celebrated by textile technologists in our area […]

Machinery

TeraSpin’s Smart Yarn Catcher Boosts Arunachala Gounder’s Spinning Efficiency

Textile Insights March 27, 2024

Arunachala Gounder Textile Mills (AGTM) has multiple spinning units with a total installed capacity of 50,000+ spindles and 600 vortex air-jet spinning drums. They manufacture approximately 1500 tons of high-quality yarn, including 100% viscose ring-spun, compact, and vortex yarn, as well as 100% modal yarn, monthly. With a focus on consistent growth, they have

Corporates

Technocraft Industries To Launch Greige Yarn Facility In Amravati

Textile Insights March 24, 2024

Technocraft Industries (India) Ltd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Technocraft Textiles Ltd, is set to launch its new manufacturing unit for greige yarn production in Amravati, Maharashtra. With commercial production slated to commence from March 24, 2024, the project marks a significant milestone for the company. The manufacturing facility boasts a robust installed

Corporates

Auro Textiles And Picanol Celebrate Partnership Milestone With Installation Of 28 Ultimax Weaving Machines

Textile Insights March 3, 2024

Auro Textiles, which is a part of Vardhman – India’s largest vertically integrated textile producer – has recently installed 28 Ultimax rapier weaving machines from Picanol. These weaving machines formed part of the very first serial batch of Ultimax weaving machines that were manufactured following the launch of the Ultimax at the ITMA 2023 fair. […]

Corporates

Shahi Exports Appoints Alagappan R As COO Of Knits Processing Division

Textile Insights December 3, 2023

Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd has appointed Alagappan R as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its Knits Processing Division. A seasoned textile technocrat with over 27 years of expertise in textiles and finance, Alagappan has a robust background from distinguished textile companies, including Aditya Birla Group, Himatsingka and Arvind Ltd. His appointment marks a significant

Corporates

Itema’s R9500EVO Weaving Machines Make Debut In Spain

Textile Insights November 25, 2023

The first batch of Itema’s R9500EVO rapier weaving machines is en route to Spain, marking the debut of the EVO range in high-end furnishing and home decoration fabrics. After a successful launch at ITMA 2023, the market has recognized R9500EVO as a game-changer. Itema provides weavers worldwide with cutting-edge solutions that not only meet but […]

Event

ITME Africa 2023: A Milestone Event For Textile Business Expansion Into Africa

Textile Insights November 24, 2023

If you are in the textile business, this is an event to watch out for, especially if you wish to connect with the Kenyan textile industry and the rest of the African nations. It is the first time hosted in Nairobi, making this Textile Technology & Engineering sector-specific international business event a crucial platform for […]

Corporates

Manohar Filaments Group Unveils New 1,00,000 Sq. Ft. Facility

Textile Insights October 22, 2023

Manohar Filaments Group has unveiled its 100,000 sq. ft. textile facility on October 19. The grand inauguration event was graced by the Managing Director Bhupinder Jain and witnessed by the team leading textile solutions. This state-of-the-art facility represents a pioneering initiative, bringing together the production of a diverse range of textile products all under one

Corporates

Karl Mayer Expands Global Presence With New Subsidiary In Turkey

Textile Insights September 10, 2023

Karl Mayer, a global leader in textile machinery and solutions, announced the official opening of its subsidiary in Turkey, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its presence in this dynamic market. The establishment of a subsidiary in Turkey marks a significant milestone for Karl Mayer, reflecting the company’s commitment to being closer to its customers […]