by HFT | Jul 22, 2026 | Technology Innovation
BTRA, MIDC Sign MoU to Establish India’s First 120 TPA Carbon Fibre Demonstration Plant at PM MITRA Park The Bombay Textile Research Association (BTRA) and the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
by HFT | Jul 14, 2026 | Expert Interview
From cotton value addition and MSME modernization to technical textiles and artisan welfare, Maharashtra details its roadmap under the Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023–28. Ahead of Bharat Tex 2026, the Maharashtra Textile Minister shared the...
by HFT | Jul 8, 2026 | Industry Updates
Textile manufacturer Ruby Mills Ltd has resumed weaving operations at its Dhamni plant following the resolution of a labour dispute that had disrupted production since 29 June 2026. The strike affected only the Dhamni Weaving Division located in Khalapur taluka,...
by HFT | Jun 18, 2026 | Agriculture & Cotton
Lower acreage and uneven rainfall threaten crop establishment in key cotton-growing states, raising risks for farmers and the cotton economy. India’s cotton season has started on a cautious note, with early sowing figures and rainfall concerns highlighting potential...