Policies

Odisha Clears Rs 3,280 Crore Investment Proposals, Includes Textile And Apparel Projects

Textile Insights October 9, 2026

The Odisha government has cleared 19 industrial investment proposals worth Rs 3,280 crore, with the projects expected to generate employment for around 10,661 people across the state. The approvals were granted by the State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) at a meeting chaired

Industry

Textile Council Sets Roadmap To Boost Production, Exports And Industry Competitiveness

Textile Insights October 8, 2026

The newly constituted Development Council for Textile Industry (DCTI) has called for a coordinated, whole-of-value-chain strategy to strengthen India’s textile industry, with production, productivity, R&D, exports, raw material availability, investment and sustainability identified as key priorities. At its first meeting held in New Delhi on October 6, the Council

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

Maharashtra Bets On Incentives To Drive Technical Textile Investments

Textile Insights September 14, 2026

Maharashtra is positioning technical textiles and sustainable textile manufacturing as key areas for future investment, offering a combination of capital subsidies, green incentives, power-cost support and dedicated textile parks. The state’s investment proposition was outlined by Chandrika Majumder, Manager, Primus Partners, during a session on Maharashtra’s

Tete-A-Tete

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 a key partner in the global apparel supply chain. During a visit to […]

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

Tete-A-Tete

‘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 […]