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
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,
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
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
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,
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 […]
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 […]
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
PDS has achieved a significant milestone in its expansion strategy with the acquisition of a 55% stake in Knit Gallery India Pvt Ltd (KGIPL), enhancing its sourcing footprint and leveraging India’s strategic role in the global textile and fashion industry. Knit Gallery, established in 2001, is a Tirupur-based manufacturer and exporter specializing in high-quality apparel,
Anticipating a boost in the manufacturing sector and recent growth in textile exports, the Indian government’s focus on making India a ‘global manufacturing hub’ has set up encouraging prospects for stakeholders in the Indian textile value chain. This optimistic outlook is evident in the upcoming Gartex Texprocess India, scheduled from 1–3 August 2024 at Yashobhoomi […]





















