AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHandloom policy push: India’s GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit in New Delhi wrapped up with the launch of a Digital Handloom Atlas and new Geographical Indication certificates for products including Ladakh Nambu and Pashmina, plus Himachal and Jharkhand items—aimed at giving weavers digital visibility and stronger market linkages. Smart textiles & waste: Niber Technologies says it has scaled a PFAS-free electrospun nanofiber membrane platform as PFAS rules tighten worldwide, while another report warns smart clothing could add to e-waste unless regulations keep up. Regional textile investment: Tamil Nadu’s TVK budget flagged upgrades for Tiruppur’s textile ecosystem, including a Tiruppur Textiles Technology Centre, alongside major energy and logistics plans. Heritage-to-luxury fashion: Ladakh designers are scaling indigenous fibres like yak wool and pashmina into contemporary everyday luxury through vertically integrated production. Corporate moves: Aastha Spintex posted a Rs 51.46 crore order book for Falcon Yarns and approved forward integration into fabric; Masood Textile saw Chinese shareholders sell a stake to a UAE buyer. Market signals: Sri Lanka’s textiles and apparel sector is urged to bet on innovation and tech as Intex–InMac Sri Lanka 2026 opens.
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