By M.K.Prabhakar & Mohan Raj Tirupur-based Esstee Exports India Private Limited has steadily carved a niche for itself in the global apparel market through its diverse portfolio of ready-to-market fashion merchandise, strong focus on quality, and increasing emphasis on sustainability-driven manufacturing practices. Now, as the company prepares to showcase its latest product portfolio at Bharat […]
PDS announces strategic partnership with a French-Headquartered Global Supermarket
PDS Limited, the global fashion supply chain solutions company, has announced that it has entered a Sourcing as a Service (SaaS) contract with the global sourcing arm of a Leading French-Headquartered Global Supermarket to manage and operate the retailer’s textile sourcing operations across Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka and Turkey. The retailer is one of […]
From Legacy to Leadership: Garden Silk Mills Reinvents Integrated Polyester Manufacturing
By K. Gopalakrishnan With a rich legacy spanning over eight decades, Garden Silk Mills has embarked on a remarkable transformation under the leadership of The Chatterjee Group. Backed by one of India’s most integrated polyester value chains—from PTA production to premium yarns, fabrics and fashion products—the company is investing aggressively in modernization, specialty yarns, sustainability and next-generation […]
Odisha Weaves a New Growth Story as India’s Emerging Integrated Textile Hub
By K. Gopalakrishnan India’s textile industry is witnessing the emergence of new manufacturing destinations, and Odisha is rapidly positioning itself among the country’s most promising investment hubs. Backed by progressive policy support, world-class industrial infrastructure, abundant skilled manpower and a clear vision for integrated value chain development, the state is attracting significant investments across fibre, […]
Lux Cozi Group lays foundation stone for Rs. 600 crore manufacturing facility in West Bengal
Lux Cozi Group (Vertical ‘A’ of the Company), one of lndia’s leading innerwear and apparel manufacturers, has marked a landmark milestone in its growth journey with the foundation stone laying of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Dankuni, West Bengal. With a planned investment of approximately Rs. 600 crore, the project represents one of the […]
K.M. Knitwear: Building a Future-Ready Textile Enterprise Through Integration, Innovation and People-Centric Growth
By Mohan Raj Tirupur-based textile major strengthens its position in global apparel manufacturing through vertical integration, technology investments and a strong commitment to workforce welfare From a modest beginning with just six sewing machines and an investment of ₹2 lakh in 1993, K.M. Knitwear has evolved into one of Tirupur’s prominent vertically integrated textile groups. […]
Raymond Lifestyle Strengthens Leadership Through Premiumization, Innovation and Integrated Manufacturing
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 […]