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Following a 9-10 per cent rebound in revenue growth in the last fiscal, India’s home textile industry is set to see 6-8 per cent growth this fiscal (FY25) riding on resilient demand from the United States and expansion in the domestic market,...

Fashion retailers are likely to record revenue growth of up to 15 per cent in FY25 on the back of network expansion, according to a report by ratings agency Icra.
The network expansion of fashion retailers would support revenue increases in ...

In today’s dynamic fashion landscape, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. As the textile industry faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, brands like Liva Fabrics, made from renewable plant-based...

Timberland, an American outdoor footwear and apparel brand, is back with Reliance Retail, as it now features on the catalogue of its fashion e-tail platform Ajio.
Earlier, Timberland had to close its retail stores across India in 2015 due to...

India’s leading retailer Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd announced to formation of a joint venture with Mothercare plc, a global specialist in products for parents and young children.Reliance Brands Holding UK Limited (RBL UK), a wholly-owned su...

The Telangana Government plans to set up a Yarn Depot for the power loom sector at Vemulawada in the Rajanna Sircilla District. A proposal for the establishment of this Yarn Depot was first initiated by Commissioner of Handlooms & Textile a...

Birla Cellulose, part of the Aditya Birla Group’s Grasim Industries, has formed a strategic partnership with Circ, a US based recycling innovator, to advance recycled fibre production in textiles. Through this five-year agreement, Birla Cellu...

A team from Shivaji University’s Chemistry department in Kolhapur has been granted a UK patent for their groundbreaking work on producing potable water from pollutant dyes in the textile industry.
Led by Dr. KM Garadkar, alongside Drs. Na...

The current political unrest in Bangladesh has caused India’s garment exports to rise remarkably.Apparel exports from the country rose by 8.5 per cent in H1,FY25as against the 15 per cent decline during the same period last year. September wa...

Lower carry-forward stocks and a potential reduction in output due to decreased cotton acreage are likely to boost India’s cotton imports during the 2024-25 crop year spanning Oct 24-Sep’25.
Traders are also likely to benefit by the low...

India needs $6.5 billion funds to reduce carbon emissions by 45 per cent in the textile and apparel sector by 2030, as per a recent report from the Apparel Impact Institute (Aii) and Development Finance International Inc (DFI).
As per the re...

Textiles Secretary Rachna Shah, along with Joint Secretary Rajeev Saxena, met with officials of the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA) to discuss critical issues faced by the industry.
The Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA) recently s...

The Government of India has unveiled its comprehensive Textile Policy for 2024-2029, outlining ambitious goals to boost the country’s textile and apparel sector.
This policy aims to position India as a leading global textile hub, with a fo...

Better Cotton, the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, has launched an ambitious research project in India aimed at empowering women and increasing their representation at the farm level. The project, funded by ISEAL, will ident...

In light of ongoing political upheaval in Bangladesh, American apparel buyers are increasingly turning their attention to India, which is perceived as a more stable sourcing option.This shift reflects concerns over the instability in Dhaka, pro...

In a significant boost for India’s textile industry, the seven mega textile parks under the PM MITRA scheme are expected to attract an investment of Rs 95,000 crore over the next 3-5 years.
Textiles Secretary Rachna Shah announced this pro...

Rajshree F abrics, a leading player in the nonwoven fabrics industry, has broadened its portfolio from manufacturing high-performance nonwoven materials to producing a wide array of consumer products. Founded by brothers Abhinav and Harsh Kansa...

Overseas investments from India demonstrated robust growth in the first half of fiscal year 2024, recording a significant increase of 58 percent, according to recent data released by the Finance Ministry.
The Overseas Direct Investment (ODI)...

The Cotton Association of India (CAI) forecasts a downturn in the nation’s cotton production for the 2024-25 season, with output expected to decrease by 7.4 percent to 30.2 million bales. This decline, according to a statement released by the...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) forecasts India’s GDP growth at 6.8 per cent for the second quarter of 2024-25, showing a slight improvement from the previous quarter’s 6.7 per cent, according to a comprehensive economic activity index deta...

The Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised that India does not view the ongoing US-China trade tensions as a source of advantage, asserting instead that the nation relies on its inherent strengths.
Speaking at the Future Inve...

The country’s garment exports rose by 8.5 per cent to USD 7.5 billion during April-September this fiscal despite global uncertainties, according to the commerce ministry data. In September also, the exports of ready-made garments grew by 17.3...

Indian apparel exporters are expected to register a 9-11 per cent revenue expansion in FY25 aided primarily by gradual liquidation of retail inventory in key end markets and a shift in global sourcing to India, ratings agency.
The long-term...

India’s textiles sector is set for significant expansion, with an 11% year-on-year growth in Ready-Made Garments (RMG) of all Textiles exports, as per India’s trade data of August 2024, signaling a bright future. The Textiles sector in the ...