Industry

Bharat Tex 2025 Strengthens India’s Position In MMF & Technical Textiles: MATEXIL Chairman

Textile Insights February 20, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest and most prestigious global textile event, concluded on a high note, setting new benchmarks for the textile and apparel sector. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (Manmade Fibre and Technical Textiles Export Promotion Council) and Co-Chairman of the Core

Tete-A-Tete

‘Backed By Reliance Industries, We’re Driven By Innovation And Ambition To Become One Of The World’s Leading Textile Giants’

Textile Insights February 9, 2025

Biji Chacko shares his strategic vision for the company in an exclusive interview with Henry Dsouza, Associate Editor of Textile Insights. With a steadfast focus on sustainability, advanced technology and operational efficiency, Chacko outlines how Alok Industries aims to redefine the global textile landscape. From embracing AI and renewable energy to capitalizing on

Corporates

Trident Group To Invest Rs 3,000 Crore In Madhya Pradesh’s Textile Sector

Textile Insights December 11, 2024

Trident Group Chairman Rajinder Gupta reinforced the company’s dedication to growth, investment, and employment in the textile sector during the Invest Madhya Pradesh: Regional Industry Conclave held at Narmadapuram. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, held a one-on-one meeting with Shri Gupta to discuss opportunities for investment and industrial

Policies

India Extends PLI Scheme Timeline Amid Textile Export Challenges

June 19, 2024

The Indian government has decided to extend the timeline for setting up facilities under its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme from two years to over three years. This adjustment aims to improve the scheme’s effectiveness in boosting India’s textile exports, which saw a decline of 11.69% from $16.24 billion in 2018 to $14.34 billion in […]

Industry

Can We Add Value To Our Normal Job Activities?

May 10, 2024

Value addition wasn’t just about numbers—it was about passion, pride and the threads that bound us all, observes Murugan Santhanam “Why do you think value addition (VA) is important in a spinning mill?”, I recently asked the GM of a renowned spinning mill near Rajapalayam. He is a well-celebrated by textile technologists in our area […]

Machinery

TeraSpin’s Smart Yarn Catcher Boosts Arunachala Gounder’s Spinning Efficiency

March 27, 2024

Arunachala Gounder Textile Mills (AGTM) has multiple spinning units with a total installed capacity of 50,000+ spindles and 600 vortex air-jet spinning drums. They manufacture approximately 1500 tons of high-quality yarn, including 100% viscose ring-spun, compact, and vortex yarn, as well as 100% modal yarn, monthly. With a focus on consistent growth, they have

Corporates

Technocraft Industries To Launch Greige Yarn Facility In Amravati

March 24, 2024

Technocraft Industries (India) Ltd, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Technocraft Textiles Ltd, is set to launch its new manufacturing unit for greige yarn production in Amravati, Maharashtra. With commercial production slated to commence from March 24, 2024, the project marks a significant milestone for the company. The manufacturing facility boasts a robust installed

Corporates

Auro Textiles And Picanol Celebrate Partnership Milestone With Installation Of 28 Ultimax Weaving Machines

March 3, 2024

Auro Textiles, which is a part of Vardhman – India’s largest vertically integrated textile producer – has recently installed 28 Ultimax rapier weaving machines from Picanol. These weaving machines formed part of the very first serial batch of Ultimax weaving machines that were manufactured following the launch of the Ultimax at the ITMA 2023 fair. […]

Corporates

Shahi Exports Appoints Alagappan R As COO Of Knits Processing Division

December 3, 2023

Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd has appointed Alagappan R as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of its Knits Processing Division. A seasoned textile technocrat with over 27 years of expertise in textiles and finance, Alagappan has a robust background from distinguished textile companies, including Aditya Birla Group, Himatsingka and Arvind Ltd. His appointment marks a significant

Corporates

Itema’s R9500EVO Weaving Machines Make Debut In Spain

November 25, 2023

The first batch of Itema’s R9500EVO rapier weaving machines is en route to Spain, marking the debut of the EVO range in high-end furnishing and home decoration fabrics. After a successful launch at ITMA 2023, the market has recognized R9500EVO as a game-changer. Itema provides weavers worldwide with cutting-edge solutions that not only meet but […]