From smart fabrics to biodegradable textiles: 31 start-ups get government push
Thirty-one budding enterprises have received official backing under a central scheme designed to nurture innovation in the technical textiles space, according to details shared...
China’s June cotton imports surge nearly 300% year-on-year
Latest Chinese customs figures point to a dramatic surge in China's overseas cotton buying, with June 2026 shipments climbing to roughly 110,000 tons, a...
Gujarat tops textile PLI investment; Tamil Nadu leads job creation
According to data provided by the Ministry of Textiles, a total of 170 companies have been approved under the PLI scheme for Textiles, as...
Scientists eliminate textile dye pollution with compact electrochemical system
Scientists at South Ural State University in Russia, working alongside TV BRICS, have created and trialled an electrochemical water treatment system built to eliminate...
Shree Balaji (Mala) Textiles Rs 18.90 crore BSE SME IPO opens July 22
Shree Balaji (Mala) Textiles Limited, a contract manufacturer and wholesaler of cotton sarees branded as “Mala Saree” is entering the capital markets with its...
New EU report: Fibre composition labels frequently inaccurate
The European Union’s (EU’s) Joint Actions on Compliance of Products (JACOP) 2025 programme found 37% of 132 clothing items had incorrect fibre labelling, especially...
India’s textiles upcycle: Opportunity knocks, but execution will decide winners
India's textile sector is entering a multi-year structural upcycle, backed by China+1 sourcing, global supply-chain diversification and improving market access through trade agreements.But converting...
Bharat Tex 2026 Draws 95,000 Visitors from 138 countries, Rs 14,300 Crore in Investment Pledges
Bharat Tex 2026 transformed Bharat Mandapam into the epicentre of the global textile and apparel industry, drawing an overwhelming response from domestic and international...
Indian textile & garment sector exports grow at 0.8% yearly. Globally grows at 3.5%
The India Textiles & Apparel CXO Blueprint 2030 lays out five strategic priorities to help India reach its US $100 billion textile and apparel...
Prestige Denim Bets on Egypt to Reach European, Middle Eastern Buyers
Prestige Denim Mills from India has committed US $20 million to set up an integrated denim-fabric facility in Egypt's West Qantara Industrial Zone, part...
