Category: Interviews & Opinions

Textiles Go Smart

Divya S- March 16, 2026

By 2030, innovations like wearable smart fabrics, connected supply networks, and automated factories may redefine manufacturing ecosystems, says Aishwary Jaiswal. The Indian textile industry is ... Read More

Platformization: How Apparel Supply Chains Are Evolving Beyond Cost and Capacity

Divya S- March 16, 2026

With global apparel revenue expected to approach $ 1.9 trillion in 2026 and growth projected at roughly 2.6 per cent annually through 2030, competition for ... Read More

Weaving the Smart Future

Roshna- March 16, 2026

Ecosystem thinking will gain ground, connecting suppliers, manufacturers, and customers through shared digital platforms to improve transparency, coordination, and responsiveness across the value chain, says ... Read More

When Luxury Chose Fibre

Roshna- March 16, 2026

This year marks a decisive shift in the textile industry’s evolution. What was once discussed as sustainability strategy is now emerging as material accountability. The ... Read More

Reinventing Textile Manufacturing

Roshna- March 16, 2026

As global buyers increasingly prioritise ethical sourcing and sustainability, Indian manufacturers that embrace smart manufacturing will gain a competitive edge, states N Thirukkumaran. The Indian ... Read More

Trade Takeoff?

Divya S- February 26, 2026

The steep drop in US tariffs — from nearly 50 per cent to about 18 per cent above the global baseline — has restored India’s ... Read More

European FTA… unstoppable India!

Divya S- February 24, 2026

“Let us celebrate,” says Avinash Mayekar, expressing hope that these positive developments will serve as a powerful catalyst to boost the share of India’s textiles ... Read More