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Pioneer Elastic’s Small Component That Keeps Global Apparel Moving!

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

While fabrics and garments often take centrestage in the textile industry, accessories such as elastics play an equally vital role in determining product performance, comfort and production efficiency. From intimate apparel and activewear to footwear and bags, Pioneer Elastic has quietly become

Textile Park

UP Targets Global Textile Hub Status With Rs 5,196 Crore Investment Proposals

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Uttar Pradesh is stepping up efforts to establish itself as a global textile hub, with the state government unveiling a roadmap focused on strengthening the entire textile value chain, expanding textile parks and boosting exports. Investment proposals worth Rs 5,196 crore were signed during the two-day UP Textiles Conclave-2026. Addressing the inaugural session of the […]

Industry

Tamil Nadu To Modernise Six State-Run Textile Mills

Textile Insights September 8, 2026

The Tamil Nadu government plans to modernise six spinning mills operated by the State, with an estimated investment of Rs 12 crore, Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi Vijay Balaji said. The modernisation programme will focus on upgrading the mills to improve their operational efficiency and production capabilities. The government is also planning to install […]

Corporates

PI Cottex To Raise Capacity To 1,000 Tonnes, Backs Brückner Technology

Textile Insights September 7, 2026

PI Cottex, a vertically integrated manufacturer of knitted fabrics based in Ludhiana, is targeting a significant capacity expansion over the next two to five years, with monthly production expected to rise from around 600 tonnes to 1,000 tonnes. The company plans to support the expansion through investments in automation, advanced technologies and quality assurance

Corporates

WFB Baird Signs MoU With Tamil Nadu Government For Wet Spinning Facility

Textile Insights August 17, 2026

WFB Baird & Company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Guidance, Government of Tamil Nadu, to establish a wet spinning manufacturing facility in the state. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, marking a significant step in the company’s plans to strengthen its manufacturing presence in […]

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 crore, while EBITDA increased 26% to a record Rs 8,077 crore. The Cellulosic

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‘If You Want to Understand India’s Textile Industry, Bharat Tex Is a Must-Visit’

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

For Sadiq Omar, Bharat Tex 2026 is more than just a trade exhibition. It is a platform that brings together the entire textile and apparel ecosystem India and the world, under one roof. “It’s been very interesting to see all the stakeholders from the industry brought together in one place,” Omar says. What has particularly […]

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Punjab Pitches Integrated Textile Ecosystem To Global Investors At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Punjab is positioning itself as a complete textile manufacturing and export hub, with the state government unveiling a new industrial policy and inviting domestic and global investors to expand their presence in the sector. Speaking at the inauguration of the Punjab State Pavilion and the Punjab State Session at Bharat Tex 2026 in New Delhi, […]

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We Try To Create That Bond, That Trust And The Feeling That We Are A Part Of The Fair: Rajeev Gupta

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

Rajeev Gupta on Bharat Tex becoming India’s signature textile exhibition, the company’s transformation journey, India’s need to strengthen garmenting, and the next phase of growth. For Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Ltd., Bharat Tex 2026 has evolved into far more than an industry exhibition. It has become a meeting point for India’s

Event

Bharat Tex 2026: India’s Textile Ambition Takes Centrestage

Textile Insights August 9, 2026

With record participation, major investment commitments, global partnerships and discussions spanning trade, technology and sustainability, Bharat Tex 2026 has emerged as more than an exhibition, it is becoming a platform for India’s textile ambitions. When Bharat Tex 2026 opened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, it presented a powerful picture of India’s textile industry in