Event

FICCI TAG 2026: Technology, Scale And FTAs To Drive India’s Textile Export Growth

Textile Insights October 1, 2026

Industry consolidation, collaboration, technology adoption and investments in modern manufacturing infrastructure will be critical to strengthening Maharashtra’s textile exports and India’s global competitiveness, Maharashtra Textile Minister Sanjay Savkare said at the 17th edition of FICCI TAG

Industry

Bangladesh Energy Crisis Hits Output At 78% Of Knitwear Factories

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Bangladesh’s ongoing power and gas shortages are disrupting production across the knitwear sector, with 78% of surveyed factories reporting partial production shutdowns, according to a survey by the Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA). The energy crisis has also resulted in shipment delays, higher operating costs and pressure on

Industry

Surat Textile Industry Flags Worker Demands, Rising Costs At SGCCI Meeting

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

The ongoing protests by textile workers in Surat over demands for a weekly Sunday holiday and an eight-hour workday have raised concerns among industry representatives, with Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) President Ashok Jirawala saying the demands may not be feasible for the embroidery sector in their present form. Speaking at a […]

Corporates

Dr Gurudas Aras Appointed To ITTA Advisory Board

Textile Insights September 14, 2026

Dr Gurudas Aras has been appointed as a member of the Advisory Board of the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA). Aras was felicitated during ITTA’s Annual General Meeting held on September 12, where the association recognised his appointment and contribution to the technical textiles sector. A veteran textile industry professional with extensive experience in

Corporates

Subnesh Tomar Joins Trident Group As Chief Manufacturing Officer

Textile Insights September 11, 2026

Subnesh Singh Tomar has been appointed Chief Manufacturing Officer – Operations at Trident Group India, returning to the company after building more than two decades of experience in textile manufacturing and operations. Tomar brings extensive experience in spinning, production, quality, productivity improvement, cost optimisation and operational excellence. His expertise

Industry

TN Women’s Commission Reviews Women Workers’ Welfare In Tiruppur Textile Units

Textile Insights September 11, 2026

The Chairperson of the Tamil Nadu State Commission for Women, A.S. Kumari, has completed a two-day inspection of textile and garment manufacturing units in Tiruppur to assess working conditions, workplace safety and the welfare of women employees. During the visit, Kumari interacted with around 125 workers across two spinning mills and five garment factories. The […]

Corporates

Inthing Expands Global Footprint With Integrated Manufacturing And Supply-Chain Capabilities

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

Homegrown fashion and apparel company Inthing is expanding into global markets as it enters the next phase of its growth, leveraging more than six decades of experience in textile manufacturing, supply chain and distribution. Founded in 1958, Inthing has evolved from a fabric trading and textile manufacturing business into an integrated fashion and apparel enterprise. […]

Corporates

Technosport To Invest Rs 130 Crore To Expand Erode Manufacturing Facility

Textile Insights August 19, 2026

Bengaluru-based activewear company TechnoSport has announced an investment of Rs 130 crore to expand its existing manufacturing facility in Erode, Tamil Nadu. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tamil Nadu government at the Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave 2026. The expansion is aimed at supporting TechnoSport’s growing retail footprint and

Financial Results

Meenakshi India Plans To Double Apparel Capacity By FY30, Q1 PAT Surges 153%

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Meenakshi India Ltd plans to more than double its apparel manufacturing capacity to 38 lakh pieces by FY30 from around 18 lakh pieces currently, backed by a phased capital expenditure of ₹40-50 crore, as the company positions itself to benefit from the ongoing shift in global sourcing towards India. The company intends to add two […]

Financial Results

Arvind Crosses Rs 2,500 Crore Revenue Mark In Landmark Q1

Textile Insights August 13, 2026

Arvind Ltd., reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue and EBITDA for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by strong demand across its textile, garmenting and advanced materials businesses, alongside the successful integration of its largest-ever acquisition, Dalco-GFT in the United States. The company posted consolidated revenue of Rs 2,501 crore, up 25%