According to a KMPG report, FDI equity inflow in the Indian textile and clothing (T&C) sector has surged 16 per cent in FY2015-16 over FY2013-14. Major investments (by foreign collaborators and Indian companies) in the sector during April 2014 to March 2016 are also mentioned in the report which include investment worth $51.94 million in Fashion India Private Limited by E-Land Asia Holdings Pte Limited; $37.58 million in Procter & Gamble Home Products Ltd. by Procter & Gamble Home Products Ltd.

Surat-based textile manufacturer, Laxmipati Sarees, Siddhi Vinayak Knots & Prints Pvt Ltd is one of the leading manufacturers in polyester saree and women dress material in India. Sanjay Sarawagi (Director) places great value on high-quality products.

With over 4,000 machines sold and still counting, Santex Rimar Group floats its own Indian venture to penetrate deeper and grab more in this emerging market.

Rieter is the leading supplier of installations for manufacturing yarns from short staple fibres. As a competent partner, Rieter makes customers‘ lives easier. It provides advice and support from the initial investment discussions to the successful operation of their spinning mills.

Spunlace line 1 will be capable of processing 100 per cent bleached cotton fibres, and line 2 is a high-speed spunlace line for processing viscose and polyester fibres.

The output of the cotton crop in Pakistan is likely to improve during this season mainly due to favourable weather conditions. It is being projected that Pakistan’s cotton crop is expected to be 10.6 million bales, slightly higher than 9.7 million recorded in the last year.

India International Garment Fair (IIGF), which will be held in New Delhi from January 18 to 20, 2017, is aimed at helping exporters from India showcase their latest designs and apparels for the upcoming season, and expected to attract buyers from all over the world. India’s rich heritage of fabrics mixed with its artisans offers buyers a staggering range.

Amid much fervour and gaiety, the prestigious International ‘Holden Medal Award’ for Education, by the Textile Institute, Manchester, UK was conferred on December 12, 2016 to Dr Darlie Koshy, DG and CEO ATDC (Apparel Training & Design and Centre) and IAM (Institute of Apparel Management), for his outstanding contributions in “Technology based education at the levels”.

According to the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), exports of India’s garment is poised to register a positive growth in 2017-18. AEPC has an ambitious target for export and job creation in the next three years. The garment export industry was poised to grow in 2017 with the initiatives announced by the government along with the good quality products aided by innovative design prowess that will drive the change for the industry.