By K. Gopalakrishnan Strategic expansion across textiles and apparel, coupled with a strong focus on premium products and global markets, positions the company for its next phase of growth As India’s textile and apparel industry enters a new era shaped by premium consumption, evolving fashion preferences and expanding global opportunities, Raymond Lifestyle is redefining its […]
R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge Brings Together the Global Fashion Community in Paris
R|Elan™ Circular Design Challenge (CDC), the flagship circular fashion initiative by R|Elan™, the United Nations in India and Lakmé Fashion Week, successfully convened its European Jury on 5 July 2026 with an exclusive cocktail evening at Le Meurice, Paris, on the eve of Paris Haute Couture Week. The event marked a significant milestone under the […]
YKK strengthens India commitment with US$150 Million Investment in New Manufacturing Facility
Expanding Capacity to Serve a Fast-Growing Textile and Apparel Hub In a significant endorsement of India’s growing stature as a global textile and apparel manufacturing powerhouse, YKK Corporation has announced its decision to establish a new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu through its Indian subsidiary, YKK India Private Limited. The investment marks another important milestone […]
Global Sportswear Market to Hit $531 Bn by 2031 as Men’s Apparel Leads the Pack
What was once confined to the gym is now a lifestyle. Here is how a trillion-dollar industry is quietly rewriting the rules of fashion, retail, and consumer culture. By T. Murrali There was a time when people changed clothes before heading to the gym and changed back after. That habit is fading fast. Today, the […]
Hellmann and MAS Holdings launch new fashion logistics hub in Sri Lanka
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and MAS Holdings, partners in the joint venture Hellmann MAS Supply Chain (HMSC) established in 2018, announced the development of a new built-to-suit contract logistics facility in Kimbulapitiya, Sri Lanka. Strategically located in the Gampaha District of Sri Lanka’s Western Province, just six kilometers from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), the facility will […]
Priyavrata Mafatlal appointed CEO & Managing Director, Mafatlal Industries Limited
Mafatlal Industries Limited (MIL) has announced that Priyavrata Mafatlal will take over as Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2026, while continuing as Managing Director, consolidating executive leadership at a pivotal juncture for the company. The move sharpens strategic alignment and execution as MIL accelerates its growth agenda and expands its presence in value-added and […]
RSWM unveils AW27 denim collection ‘In-DIG’o Alchemy’ at Gartex Texprocess India 2026
RSWM Ltd., the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, successfully showcased its latest denim innovations at Gartex Texprocess India 2026, held from April 09–11, 2026, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. At the exhibition, the company unveiled its indigo-inspired, new denim collection ‘In-DIG’o Alchemy – Where chemistry creates character’, for the Autumn/Winter 2027 season. […]
PDS Limited secures strategic sourcing mandate from leading US value retailer
PDS Limited, the global fashion infrastructure platform, announced that it has entered a Sourcing as a Service (SaaS) contract with a leading US based value retailer. Under this engagement, PDS will provide support through its end-to-end sourcing capabilities, leveraging its global network across vendor management, compliance, and supply chain execution. The customer, a leading value […]
60 Years Strong – Vardhman’s Journey to Global Textile Leadership
Exclusive Interview and pics by K. Gopalakrishnan At 60 years, Vardhman reflects India’s textile prowess—rooted in leadership, scale and constant reinvention. With new strides in synthetics, sustainability and digitalisation, the company is poised for its next phase of global advancement. As Vardhman completes 60 remarkable years, how would you describe the company’s evolution from its […]
AMANN Group: Engineering Global Thread Leadership with India at the Core
By Nithin Kumar An exclusive interaction with Mr. Markus Nicolaus, CEO, and Christine Bauer, Chief Commercial Officer In a global textile industry navigating volatility, sustainability mandates, and shifting trade equations, strategic clarity is emerging as the ultimate competitive advantage. For AMANN Group, the Germany-headquartered premium sewing and embroidery thread manufacturer, that clarity is increasingly anchored in India. […]