Policies

Textile PLI Scheme Attracts Rs 8,118 Crore Investment, Creates 33,427 Jobs

Textile Insights July 23, 2026

Companies approved under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles have invested Rs 8,117.64 crore and generated 33,427 new jobs as of March 31, 2026, the Centre informed Parliament. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles, said a

Corporates

Dhar PM MITRA Park Could Generate Jobs For 3 Lakh People: CM Mohan Yadav

Textile Insights July 20, 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said the PM MITRA Park in Dhar district could generate direct and indirect employment for nearly three lakh people and benefit more than six lakh cotton-growing farmers in the Malwa-Nimar region. Speaking at a Round Table Dialogue held during Bharat Tex 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Yadav […]

Corporates

Andhra Pradesh Attracts Rs 4,100 Crore Textile Investment Proposals At Bharat Tex 2026

Textile Insights July 20, 2026

Andhra Pradesh has attracted textile investment proposals worth Rs 4,100 crore at Bharat Tex 2026, strengthening the state’s position as an emerging destination for textile and apparel manufacturing. The proposals were secured on the second day of the exhibition through two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), facilitated under the leadership of K. Rekha Rani, Commissioner

Event

Bharat Tex 2026 Records Strong Global Response, Generates Rs 14,300 Crore Investment Commitments

Textile Insights July 17, 2026

The first three days of Bharat Tex 2026 have witnessed a strong response from domestic and international stakeholders with Bharat Mandapam emerging as a major global hub for textile and apparel business, sourcing, innovation and investment. Spread across more than 16 lakh square feet, the world’s largest integrated textile event has brought together 1,647 exhibitors,

Special Report

Giriraj Singh Releases CMAI-GATS ‘CXO Blueprint 2030’ To Guide India’s Textile Export Growth

Textile Insights July 16, 2026

Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India, released the India Textiles & Apparel CXO Blueprint 2030, a strategic report by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) and the Global Alliance for Textile Sustainability (GATS), at the Sustainability & Circularity Impact Pavilion during Bharat Tex 2026. The report outlines strategic

Textile Print

Epson Launches Two Industrial Textile Printing Solutions In India

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

Epson has expanded its industrial textile printing portfolio in India with the launch of the SureColor SC-G9030 Direct-to-Film (DTF) printer and the SureColor SC-F20030 dye-sublimation printer, targeting textile manufacturers, garment exporters and print service providers. The SureColor SC-G9030 is a high-production roll-to-roll DTF printer capable of printing at speeds of

Special Report

T&A Industry Looking Beyond Recovery To The Next Growth Cycle

Textile Insights July 9, 2026

After navigating one of the most challenging periods in recent history, the domestic textile and apparel (T&A) industry is increasingly looking beyond recovery towards a new phase of expansion. For nearly three years, the sector faced a combination of adverse factors—weak demand across key export markets, elevated inflation, inventory corrections by global retailers,

Tete-A-Tete

‘Garment Manufacturing Will Unlock India’s Full Textile Potential’

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

In this exclusive interview, J C Laddha speaks candidly about Sudiva and India’s textile industry with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor, Textile Insights Could you take us back to the start of your textile industry journey? My journey in the textile industry began in 1973, when I joined the prestigious LNJ Bhilwara Group as a management […]

Corporates

Sudiva Spinners: Built On Discipline, Driven By Vision

Textile Insights June 9, 2026

The story of India’s textile industry is, in many ways, the story of pioneers who dared to build enterprises brick by brick, often against overwhelming odds. Among those remarkable journeys stands the inspiring legacy of J C Laddha, Chairman of Sudiva Spinners Pvt. Ltd., a veteran industrialist whose career spans over five decades and mirrors […]

Special Report

PM Narendra Modi Highlights India’s Vision Of Viksit Bharat For Global Textile Leadership At Bharat Tex 2025

Textile Insights February 17, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s growing stature in the global textile industry while addressing Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He highlighted the event’s significance as a platform for showcasing India’s rich textile heritage, technological advancements and commitment to sustainability, reinforcing the vision of Viksit Bharat. Bharat