ECONOMY
Textile Sector Weaves Greener Future As Circular Economy Gathers Steam
Recovery, recycling and sustainable manufacturing initiatives are helping India’s textile and apparel industry strengthen its global competitiveness while creating millions of livelihoods. India’s textile and apparel industry, one of the country’s largest manufacturing sectors, is steadily embracing sustainability and circular economy practices as global demand shifts towards environmentally responsible production. Contributing around 2% to India’s […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 12, 2026
GENERAL
Rising Cotton Prices Drive India’s Textile Sector Into Deeper Distress
India’s textile and apparel industry is staring at a fresh crisis as sharp increases in cotton prices, rising input costs, weak domestic demand, and global geopolitical uncertainties place severe pressure across the entire value chain. According to Kumar Duraiswamy, Joint Secretary of Tiruppur Exporters’ Association, the ongoing stress in the sector has largely remained overshadowed […]
CW Bureau
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May 10, 2026
RETAIL/FMCG
Kewal Kiran Clothing Q4 Net Profit Up 14%, Revenue Jumps 12% To ₹323 Cr
Kewal Kiran Clothing Ltd (KKCL), a leading lifestyle brand with over four decades of legacy in India’s fashion apparel segment, reported a strong operational performance for FY26, driven by healthy demand momentum across brands and continued execution of its long-term growth strategy. The company posted a consolidated revenue from operations of ₹1,212.8 crore for FY26, registering a […]
CW Bureau
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May 10, 2026
