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Sintex Industries approves Reliance Industries’ bid

21 March 2022, Mumbai:

Lenders to the debt-ridden Sintex Industries have approved Reliance Industries’ over Rs 3,650 crore bid for the Gujarat-based company.

RIL, which has partnered with stressed asset buyer Assets Care & Reconstruction Enterprise (ACRE) for the Sintex bid, has also offered a 15% equity to lenders.

The RIL-ACRE resolution plan now needs the approval of NCLT-Ahmedabad.

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"As per Resolution Plan of Reliance Industries Limited jointly with Assets Care & Reconstruction Enterprise Limited it is proposed that existing share capital of the company shall be reduced to Zero and the Company will be delisted from the stock exchanges i.e. BSE and NSE," the company said.

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"The e-voting on approval of Resolution Plan was concluded on March 19, 2022, at 10.00 pm, and the 100 percent CoC members have duly approved the resolution plan submitted by Reliance Industries Ltd jointly with ACRE," the filing said.

Sintex Industries has also received bids from Welspun Group firm Easygo Textiles, GHCL and Himatsingka Ventures, Shrikant Himatsingka and Dinesh Kumar Himatsingka were placed before the CoC for consideration during the voting process.

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Sintex Industries approves Reliance Industries’ bid

SIMA: Hails fund allocation for 'Sustainable Cotton Cultivation Mission'

21 March 2022, Mumbai:

SIMA welcomes fund allocation for Sustainable Cotton Cultivation Mission announced in the Tamilnadu Agriculture Budget 2022-23.

Tamilnadu textile industry which accounts for 1/3 rd of the textile business size of the country provides direct jobs to over sixty lakh people is predominantly cotton-based.

Tamilnadu textile industry needs 120 lakh bales of cotton annually (170 kgs each), while the State produces only five lakh bales per year.

The Association has been pleading the Hon’ble Chief Minister to give more thrust for cotton development in Tamilnadu, as the spinning mills in the State spend between Rs.3/- and Rs.6/- per kg towards transportation to source cotton from other States and cost of the same has been increasing steeply with the increase in diesel price.

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Consequently, the Hon’ble Chief Minister has launched Sustainable Cotton Cultivation Mission and is encouraging cotton development in the State.

In a Press Release issued here today, Mr.Ravi Sam, Chairman, The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) has thanked the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Mr.M.K.Stalin and Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Mr.M.R.K.Paneerselvam for allocating Rs.33,007.68 crores to the Agriculture Department in the State Agriculture Budget for the year 2022-23 which would greatly benefit the farmers at large and cotton farmers in particular.

He has been thanked for allocating Rs.15.32 crores in the budget to enhance the cotton yield.

He has pointed out that the average cotton yield per hectare in the State is around 585 kgs as against the world average of 805 kgs while over 20 countries achieve over 1500 kgs per hectare.

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He has said that SIMA Cotton Development & Research Association (SIMA CD & RA) has been closely working with the Department of Agriculture in implementing various schemes relating to cotton.

Ravi Sam has said that the State has the potential to increase cotton production from the current level of 5 lakh bales to 15 lakh bales in five years with the proposed Mission.

He has added that the State would give importance to the cultivation of sustainable, extra-long-staple cotton and SIMA CD & RA is fully equipped to implement the Mission right from the supply of genetically pure seeds.

 

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SIMA: Hails fund allocation for 'Sustainable Cotton Cultivation Mission'

Fashion for Good: Announces the names of innovators

17 March 2022, Mumbai:

Fashion for Good has announced the selection of eight innovators for its 2022 Global Innovation Programme, who were chosen from a pool of innovators recruited throughout the world and who pitched their creative ideas to Fashion for Good partners.

"We're thrilled to have these eight new inventors join the Fashion for Good Innovation Program in 2022." The huge impact and carbon reduction prospects that their solutions provide motivate us.

We seek to give them with the finest assistance to speed their exposure and progress into the market, with an emphasis on generating impact and implementation," stated Katrin Ley, MD, Fashion for Good.

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DyeRecycle, Ever Dye, Idelam, Kintra Fibers, Modern Synthesis, Premier Plastics, Refiberd, and Rubi are among the shortlisted innovators for the Fashion for Good 2022 Global Innovation Programme. DyeRecycle (UK): DyeRecycle's patented technology combines the need to recycle as well as the requirement to reuse.

Ever Dye (France): With efficient dying procedures and sustainable colors, Ever Dye is on a mission to change the fashion business. They've created two chemical solutions that increase dye house production capacity and allow them to dye quicker while using less energy and no petrochemicals because their dyestuff is formed of vegetal waste and minerals.

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Idelam (France): Idelam creates supercritical CO2 techniques for complicated, multi-material goods and trash, such as coats and footwear, so that they may be recycled or reused. Kintra Fibers (USA) has created a novel plant-based polyester substitute that matches the performance and affordability of standard synthetics. Modern Synthesis (UK): Modern Synthesis is a London-based biotech firm that uses biology to create the next generation of materials.

Premirr Plastics (USA): Premirr Plastics is a cutting-edge technological firm that is working to solve the global plastics dilemma. 

Refiberd (USA) is working on a breakthrough textile recycling technology that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with a patent-pending chemical recycling process to turn worn, discarded textiles into fresh, reusable thread.

Rubi (USA): Rubi uses synthetic biology to create carbon-negative fabrics for the fashion sector.

Rubi, which was founded in 2020, produces high-quality, natural textiles solely from carbon emissions, bypassing conventional agriculture and manufacturing to create a product that is carbon-negative, water- and land-neutral, and naturally biodegradable.

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Wazir Advisors: EBITDA recorded robust growth during 9 months, FY'22

16 March 2022, Mumbai:

The latest textile index of 10 companies done by Wazir Advisors show sales and EBITDA recorded a tremendous growth during the nine months in fiscal 22.

The 10 reviewed companies were: Welspun India, Vardhaman Textile, Arvind Ltd, Trident Group, KPR Mills, Indo Count India, RSWM, Filatex India., Nahar Spinning Mills, and Indorama Indi. Sales grow by 30%.

The Wazir Textile Index shows overall sales of the 10 companies under review grew 30 percent compared to 9M FY20.

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Consolidated sales grew 14 percent to Rs 38,094crore as against Rs 29,195 crore in 9MFY20.

EBITDA margins improved almost 75 percent during the fiscal year 2022 compared to the EBITDA in 9M FY20.

Average EBIDTA margins of these companies grew 5 percent, 17 percent, and 20 percent CAGR respectively from 2020-to 2022.

Raw material and other costs decline In terms of expenses, the average raw material costs of these companies decreased 4.0 percentage points to form 60 percent of overall sales during the period.

Their average employee costs decreased 1.0 sales percentage points during the nine-month period compared to 9MFY20.

Other expenses decreased by 1.0 percentage points during the period compared to 9MFY20.

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Apparel outpaces textile growth- The consolidated earnings of these companies have seen significant recovery since FY21.

The Index of Industrial Production Index (IIP) recovered to pre-COVID levels.

While IIP for the apparel category increased by 78 percent during 9MFY22 as compared to the corresponding period in FY, the Average Wholesale Price Index (WPI) for apparel increased 3.5 percent compared to textiles which went up 12 percent each in 9M FY22 as compared to 9MFY20.

11% growth in textile and apparel exports Textile and apparel exports grew at 11 percent CAGR during 9M FY22 since 9M FY20.

Export of fibers recorded the highest growth of 58 percent followed by 36 percent growth in yarn exports. In Q3 FY22, fiber exports grew at 50 percent CAGR as export of cotton increased due to the US ban on cotton purchases from China.

India’s textile exports to the EU declined from 23 percent to 14 cents whereas exports to Bangladesh increased to 11 percent from 7 percent seen during the same period last year.

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Imports decline 3% Overall textile and apparel imports by these ten companies declined 3 percent during 9M FY22 as compared to 9M FY20.

Import of filament yarn grew 24 percent CAGR since 9M FY20. However, the import of fiber and home textiles declined during the period as compared to 9M FY20.

China dominates T&A imports from India China continues to be the largest importer of textiles and apparel from India with a share of 41 percent in 9M FY22.

However, the country’s import share declined 4.0 percentage points from the corresponding period of 9M FY21.

EU’s import of share of textiles and apparel from India also declined 6 percent in 9MFY22 compared to 9M FY20 in 9M FY22.

Imports were hit by multiple nationwide lockdowns and restricted movements.

However, in recent times EU-27 countries have been increasing imports from countries like China, Bangladesh, Turkey, India, and Pakistan.

 

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ITMA'23: Space application response exceeds expectations

18 March 2022, Mumbai:

ITMA 2023, the 19th showcase of the world’s largest textile and garment technology exhibition is on track to occupy 12 halls of the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition complex.

The exhibition has drawn an enthusiastic response from leading textile and garment technology manufacturers, according to CEMATEX (European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers), the show owner of ITMA. More than 93 percent of the exhibition space has been sold by the application deadline of 15 March 2022.

A total of 1,364 applicants from 42 countries have booked over 111,000 square meters of net exhibition space.

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Mr Ernesto Maurer, President of CEMATEX, said: “The response to ITMA 2023 has exceeded our expectations despite the economic and geopolitical uncertainties confronting the global business community.

We appreciate the strong endorsement from the industry. The space booking status shows the industry’s confidence in ITMA as the best global launch pad of the latest technologies and innovations.

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Mr Charles Beauduin, Chairman of ITMA Services, the organiser of ITMA 2023, added: “After weathering over two years of the pandemic, the global business community is eager to get down to real business.

Businesses are looking at long-term investments in key technologies to remain competitive. As the world’s most established showcase of its kind, ITMA is the quintessential platform for the industry to buy and sell, and to collaborate face-to-face.”

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ITMA'23: Space application response exceeds expectations

Textiles Industry: Handloom Census 2019-20, Working Women Count

16 March 2022, Mumbai:

According to the Handloom Census 2019-20, about 35,22,512 Handloom workers were employed across the country, out of which 25,46,285 were Women workers with a share of 72.29% of the total handloom workers.

In addition, there are around 16,87,534 Women Handicraft artisans registered with Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).

The figures showing the number of women working in the unorganized sector viz.

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Handlooms and Handicrafts sector of the textile industry, State-wise are at Annexure I & II respectively.

With a view to attract investment, boost employment generation and position itself strongly in the global textile market, the Government has recently approved Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles and Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM-MITRA) Scheme which have potential to generate large scale employment in the sector.

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In addition, the Government is implementing various schemes viz the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (A-TUFS), Schemes for the development of the Powerloom Sector(Power-Tex), Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP),SAMARTH- The Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector, Jute (ICARE- Improved Cultivation and Advanced Retting Exercise), Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS), Silk Samagra, National Handloom Development Programme, National Handicraft Development Programme, Integrated Wool Development Programme (IWDP), National Technical Textile Mission etc. for promotion and development of textile sector on pan-India basis.

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Nila House, textile exhibition: Healing & Meditative Fabric- Highlighted

15 March 2022, Mumbai:

NILA Jaipur

The space in the heart of Jaipur, that often hosts workshops, will exhibit the installation as a patchwork of individual, 15-inch textile squares handmade by over 200 artisans across Rajasthan, with contributions from students, craft enthusiasts and experts who use a range of textile craft traditions.

Last week, in the Pink City of Jaipur, Nila House – a dedicated spot for indigo and its indigenous use across home decor, fashion and textile by Carole Bamford, opened an exhibition titled ‘Stories of Healing in Cloth’.

Led by Dia Mehta Bhupal, Neha Modi, Nila and Sana Rezwan, the exhibition spotlights how the meditative and creative expression of art and craft carry the experience of our generation.

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The space in the heart of Jaipur, that often hosts workshops, will exhibit the installation as a patchwork of individual, 15-inch textile squares handmade by over 200 artisans across Rajasthan, with contributions from students, craft enthusiasts and experts who use a range of textile craft traditions. 

The final artwork will carry Rajasthan’s iconic, heritage crafts of hand block printing, dhabu mud-resist printing, kantha and tagai stitch, appliqué and ralli embroidery, leheriya and natural indigo dyeing.

 

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Nila House, textile exhibition: Healing & Meditative Fabric- Highlighted

Texprocil: Cotton exports likely to cross $15bn FY22

18 March 2022, Mumbai:
Exports of cotton textile products were $13.95 billion between April 2021 and February 2022, surpassing the target of $12.5 billion fixed by the government Cotton textile exports are expected to cross $15 billion this financial year, according to the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (Texprocil).

There is an increase in export of all the products in the cotton textiles value chain and in different geographies such as Egypt, the U.S., Bangladesh, Vietnam and China. “Exports of cotton textiles have exceeded the target by 102% in 11 months, which is a landmark achievement in the history of cotton textile exports,” it said.

 

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“Exports of cotton textiles have exceeded the target by 102% in 11 months, which is a landmark achievement in the history of cotton textile exports,” it said.

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Texprocil chairman Manoj Patodia said pent-up demand, ban on Xinjiang cotton, extension of the RoSCTL scheme for madeups and garments till March 31, 2024, and coverage of the entire value chain under the RoDTEP scheme had all helped spur growth.

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Texprocil: Cotton exports likely to cross $15bn FY22

Vishal Fabrics to add new countries

16 March 2022, Mumbai:

Vinay Thadani- Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Vishal Fabrics informs, the company’s export team plans to add 12 countries from the southern region and is working on Latin America and European countries & Pre covid, Vishal fabrics focused on the domestic segment.

However, now it is focusing more on the export front.

Vishal Fabrics is exposed to the US and European markets as they make up for a large consumer base.

 

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Consumers in the US and Europe tend to change wardrobes with changes in fashion trends.

Post the pandemic, there has been a significant impact on the business environment.

However, resting on its strategic abilities, Vishal Fabrics online to grow and improve our profitability and performance.

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Now, the company’s export team is planning to add 12 countries from the southern region & are working on Latin America and European countries.

In the future, the company plans to launch 25 percent capacity in the denim unit with additional 2 denim lines. One Denim line will be commercialized in the current financial year and the second line will commence in the Q1 of next fiscal year.

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Seminar on “Technical Textiles – Need of today and tomorrow”

15 March 2022, Mumbai:

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit is organizing a One Day Seminar on Saturday, 26th March 2022 at Hotel Fortune Park Galaxy, Vapi.

The theme of the Seminar is “Technical Textiles – Need of today and tomorrow”.

TAI, Mumbai Unit is organizing this exclusive seminar to discuss the need for technical textiles for today and tomorrow.

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The deliberations in this seminar will show the future trend to do more towards new arenas of research, innovation, market development, and investments in the technical textile business.

In this seminar, the experts from the field of technical textiles will address the gathering.

The seminar will also discuss the issues related to Govt. initiatives for helping the technical textiles sector.

There will be a Panel Discussion wherein the panel members will discuss the participants’ concerns on the theme. We are expecting over 200 delegates to participate in this seminar.

 

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ITALIAN TEXTILE MACHINERY @ TECHTEXTIL NORTH AMERICA'22

17 March 2022, Mumbai:

The next edition of Techtextil North America will take place in Atlanta from May 17nd to 19th. At Atlanta ACIMIT, the Association of Italian Textile Machinery Manufacturers, and Italian Trade Agency organize an Italian Pavilion, where 17 Italian machinery manufacturers involved in the production of machines for technical textiles will show their innovative solutions.

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ACIMIT members exhibiting in the Italian Pavilion are: 4M Plants, Aeris, Arioli, Computer House, Fadis, Flainox, Guarneri Technology, Ima, Kairos Engineering, Mcs, Ramina, Siltex, Stalam, Testa, Willy.

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The US textile industry is one of the top in US manufacturing sector, with a sales volume of exceeding US$ 64 billion in 2020, with approximately 300,000 workers and about 15,000 companies.

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The industry's strength lies in cotton, man-made fibers, and a wide variety of yarns and fabrics, including those for apparel and industrial uses.

In 2021, the USA represented the third market for Italian textile machinery exports, behind China and Turkey.

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Bihar Government proposes mega hub under PM Mitra Mega Textile Park

16 March 2022, Mumbai:

The Bihar government has proposed to set up mega-hub under the PM Mitra Mega Textile Park envisioned by the NDA regime.

Shahnawaz Hussain, Industries Minister, informed, the state government has identified 1,719 acres of land in West Champaran.

The last date to submit a proposal from the state to the Union textiles ministry to acquire one of the seven ‘Mega Textile Parks’ under the PM Mitra project is March 15.

 

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Hussain said that the state government has submitted the proposal to the central government after scouting the land well in time and making all required preparations.

The Cabinet Committee has approved the setting up of seven mega textile parks under the Pradhan Mantri Mitra Yojana 2022 for which an amount of ₹4,445 crores has been allocated for the next five years.

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The scheme aims to establish “holistic integrated textile processing regions” across the country.

The PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks will integrate the currently scattered value chain of textile products.

 

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Minister of State for Textiles: Potential to become the 2nd largest manufacturer of textile products

14 March 2022, Mumbai:

The Indian textile industry has the potential to become the second-largest manufacturer of textile products in the world after China, said Darshana Jardosh, Minister of State for Textiles and Railways, during the inaugural address at CITI’s Man-Made Fibre Conclave 2022 held on 9th March 2022.

The Minister stated that “the textile industry is one of the priority sectors for the Government of India and appreciated CITI for organizing MMF Conclave 2022 at such an opportune time”.

 

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The Minister also stated that “the Government is looking towards the inclusive and participative development of Indian textile sector and accordingly, the Government’s central focus has recently been on increasing the textile manufacturing many-folds by developing the best-in-class manufacturing infrastructure, up-gradation of technology fostering innovation, enhancing skills and utilising traditional strengths in the MMF textile sector.”

The Minister exhorted the industry captains to heavily invest in the MMF Sector and take advantage of recently announced schemes like PLI and PM MITRA for the holistic development of this particular sector.

This will increase India’s share in global trade and provide huge employment opportunities for the Indian youths.

 

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