The extension of the Iran–US conflict is creating serious challenges for the global economy, and the Indian textile industry is also feeling the pressure. The conflict in the Middle East has pushed crude oil prices higher, which directly affects the textile sector. Many synthetic fibres such as polyester are made from petroleum. When oil prices rise, the cost of producing these fibres also increases. As a result, the prices of yarn, fabrics, and finished garments go up across the entire textile supply chain. Experts believe that if the conflict continues, production costs in...

Navigating revolutions, reinventing businesses,
and redefining an industry: The extraordinary
life and lessons of Mr. Inderjit S. Sahni.

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Defying conventions, Rathi Sahni transitioned from running her own export business to becoming a driving
force behind the Garment Technology Exhibition (GTE). Over the last two decades, she has helped transform
the exhibition into a ...

The 39th edition of the Garment Technology Expo (GTE 2026)
concluded successfully at the India Expo Centre & Mart, reaf
f
irming its position as South Asia’s leading platform for garment
manufacturing technology. The four-day...

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), in col
laboration with the Government of Telangana, hosted the
13th Asian Textile Conference (ATEXCON 2026) in Hydera
bad on April 2–3 with the objective of charting a roadmap
...

The Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, unveiled
Bharat Tex 2026, India’s flagship global textile event, signal
ling the country’s growing leadership in the global textile econ
omy. Addressing stakeholders from industry...