Epic Group Unveils US $100 Million Net-Zero Garment Facility in Odisha
Epic Group has launched the Trimetro Manufacturing Campus in Khordha, Odisha, a $100 million garment facility that is India’s first fully net‑zero carbon and net‑zero water apparel plant. The 40‑acre campus is designed to produce 20 million garments a year for export markets and will employ 10,000 workers, 80% of whom will be women. Solar, biomass, battery storage and energy‑efficient systems power the site, while the International Finance Corporation backs the project with a $100 million sustainability‑linked loan. The initiative positions Epic as a pioneer of climate‑smart manufacturing in South Asia.
Textiles Ministry Sets Up Monitoring Cell to Ensure Supply Stability Amid West Asia Crisis
India’s Ministry of Textiles has created a monitoring cell to coordinate exporters, industry bodies, and government agencies as the West Asia conflict drives raw‑material and logistics costs higher. In Surat, shipping rates have surged up to 400% and polyester fibre...
Policy Divide Widens Over Cotton Import Duty Amid Cost Pressures and MSP Concerns
India’s cotton value chain is split over the 11% import duty reinstated in January 2026. Textile manufacturers argue the duty inflates raw material costs and hurts export competitiveness, while farmer groups warn that lowering the duty could flood the market with...
Fashion Resale Platform Culture Circle Targets US $100 Million Revenue by FY ’27
Culture Circle, an Indian luxury fashion resale marketplace, reported FY26 GMV of Rs 153 crore (≈$16.1 million), a dramatic rise from $0.36 million in FY25. The platform now lists over 2.5 million products, serves more than five million monthly active users, and works with 7,000...
Ganga Expressway to Drive Over US $4 Billion Industrial Growth in UP
The Uttar Pradesh government will launch the 594‑km Ganga Expressway on April 29 as an expressway‑cum‑industrial corridor. Designed as an Integrated Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster, it links 12 districts and targets nearly Rs 47,000 crore (about $4.96 billion) across 987 proposals in textiles, logistics,...
MP PM MITRA Park Enters Execution Phase with First Textile Units
The Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, is moving from land allotment to execution as four textile units begin construction in the first half of FY2026‑27. Jain Cord Industries will invest roughly $300 million on...
ANTA Advances India Re-Entry with Gurugram Store Launch, Outlines Multi-Store Expansion Plan
Chinese sportswear brand ANTA will re‑enter India with a flagship store in Gurugram next month, partnering with Brandman Retail. The rollout targets ten stores across the country by March 2027, positioning the brand in the premium segment with apparel priced around...
Surat’s Textile Engine Drives Gujarat Growth Ahead of Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference
Surat’s textile industry, producing roughly 60 million metres of fabric each day, accounts for more than 25% of Gujarat’s GDP and 30% of global fabric output. The Gujarat government will host the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference on May 1‑2, 2026 in Surat...
India–New Zealand FTA Unlocks Duty-Free Access, Boosts Textile and Apparel Trade
India and New Zealand have sealed a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement that removes tariffs on all Indian exports to New Zealand and eliminates duties on 95% of New Zealand imports. The deal grants duty‑free access to 8,284 Indian items and is projected to...
Sustainable, But Scalable? Lessons From 40 Indian Fashion Startups
India’s sustainable fashion sector is accelerating, with the market valued at $272.5 million in 2024 and projected to reach $1.6 billion by 2033, driven by a 22% CAGR. Around 80% of Indian shoppers say they care about climate impact, yet only 60%...
Nandani Creation Partners with Reliance Fashion Factory to Expand Retail Presence
Nandani Creation Ltd has struck a strategic partnership with Reliance Fashion Factory to broaden the retail reach of its women’s ethnic‑wear label Jaipur Kurti. The deal will place the brand in more than 25 Reliance Fashion Factory stores, adding a structured...
Superdry Opens First Dedicated Sport Store in India
British fashion label Superdry launched its first dedicated Superdry Sport store in Mumbai, marking the brand’s entry into India’s premium activewear segment. The outlet showcases two lines—high‑performance training apparel and athleisure‑focused “Street ’N Style” pieces—catering to consumers who blend fitness...
Vardhman Textiles Invests Rs. 24.29 Crore in Green Energy
Vardhman Textiles Limited approved a 31.2% stake in Renew Green (MPR Four) Private Limited to develop a 19 MW wind‑solar hybrid plant in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. The project’s total cost is about Rs 77.86 crore ($8.3 million), with Vardhman contributing Rs 24.29 crore ($2.90 million) in three phases. The...
Textile Body Urges Inclusion of Spinning Segment in TEEM to Boost Competitiveness
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) is urging the government to bring the spinning segment into the Textile Expansion and Employment Mission (TEEM), a scheme announced in the Union Budget to modernise textile clusters. CITI warns that 25% of...
BIBA Enters Youth-Focused Ethnic Segment Through BIBA NXT
Indian fashion retailer BIBA launched BIBA NXT, a sub‑brand aimed at Gen Z and young millennials seeking contemporary ethnic wear. The line features modern cuts like halter‑neck kurtas and corset‑style tops, priced between Rs 899 ($9.55) and Rs 1,999 ($21). BIBA NXT...