Textile | DD News

April 27, 2026 11:19 AM

Textile pioneer Vasu Shroff passes away in Dubai at 85

Veteran Indian businessman Vasu Shroff, widely known as Dubai’s textile king, has passed away at the age of 85. He died at his residence in Satwa on Sunday morning. Shroff was among the early generation of entrepreneurs who witnessed and contributed to the UAE’s transformation from the Trucial States to a global commercial hub. Born in India, Shroff arrived in Sharjah from Mumbai by boat in 1960 and later moved to Dubai, where he built a lasting business legacy. He founded Regal Traders in ...

April 22, 2026 1:20 PM

India’s textile exports grow 2.1% in FY 2025-26, driven by global demand and policy support

India’s textile sector recorded steady growth in global markets during FY 2025-26, with total exports rising by 2.1 per cent to ₹3,16,334.9 crore, according to the Ministry of Textiles. The increase from ₹3,09,859.3 crore in FY 2024-25 reflects sustained international demand and the sector’s competitiveness across key product categories, including garments, yarn, fabrics, and handicrafts. Ready-made garments (RMG) continued to dominate India’s textile exports, growing by 2.9 per cent...

April 6, 2026 7:29 PM

Domestic textile demand surges to Rs 14.95 lakh crore; new survey highlights changing consumer trends

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday released a comprehensive report on domestic textile demand, revealing strong growth in India’s textiles and clothing market over the past decade and a half. Titled “Market for Textiles & Clothing: National Household Survey 2024”, the study conducted by the Textiles Committee provides detailed insights into consumption patterns, market size, and emerging trends in the sector. Market triples in 15 years According to the report, India’s...