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ADVERTISER INDEX :
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS :
Paramount Looms: Live Demonstration
of Latest Rapier and Electronic Jacquard
Machines
ColorJet Retains Platinum Sponsorship
of ITMA 2023
Emerging Trends: Open Width Knit
Processing
Know About Staubli’s Latest Exhibits in
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Rimtex Group in More Ways Than One
COVER STORY :
Clusters and Corporates: Challenges,
Opportunities and Collaborations!
Union Budget 2023: Reactions from
Industry Leaders
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Technical Textiles Imports
Technical Textiles Exports
Nonwovens and Textile Machineries
MARKET REPORT :
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INTERVIEW – CORPORATE :
‘Digital Optimization and Sustainability’:
REITER’s Two Areas of Focus
Paramount Looms: Understand the Company’s
Culture with Mr. Sahil Multani
Know About Sambandam Spinning Mills’s
Sustainability Mission
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Fibers and Yarns 2023 Concludes with High
Participation from Industry Leaders
Digital Management of Hazardous Chemical
in Textile Manufacturing
Enhancing Sustainability & Circularity in
Textiles
POST EVENT REPORT :
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Interview with Mr. Himanshu Bodawala
(President, SGCCI)
SITEX 2023: A Resounding Success
SITEX 2023 :
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Interview with Mr. Sunil Majithia (Secretary,
MTMM)
MTMM Fabric Fair: Textile Exhibition Report
Interview with Mr. Vinod Chothani
MTMM FABRIC FAIR 2.0 :
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2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award
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Safar Poly - 10
SP Yarns - 11
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Yash Machines - 16
Yarnex - 21
Real Prince Spintex - 22
Cosmos - 23
Alliance - 25
LMW - 27
ITMA Milan - 30
Radheshyam - 31
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Corporate And Clusters : How
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India’s textile industry plays a significant role in the
country’s economy, providing employment to millions of
people and contributing greatly to exports. The industry can
be divided into two main segments: corporate and clusters.
Both corporate and cluster companies have their strengths
and weaknesses. Corporate companies have access to more
resources and technology, while clusters are more flexible
and cost - effective. The government of India has
implemented several initiatives to promote the
development of clusters, such as setting up integrated
textile parks and providing financial and technical
assistance through various schemes. However, for the
textile industry in India to thrive and reach its full potential,
it’s important for both corporate and cluster companies to
work together in a codependent relationship. By doing so,
they can combine their strengths and overcome their
weaknesses.
Corporate companies can assist clusters by providing
access to resources and technology. For example, RSWM
Limited, a corporate entity, has dedicated designers who
work with weavers in various clusters to develop products
that will perform well in the market. This not only helps the
clusters in terms of product development but also provides a
ready market for the products produced.On the other hand,
clusters can provide corporate companies with the
necessary raw materials and skilled labour.
Recently the Union Budget 2023 was announced, the
budget introduced measures aimed at supporting the
growth of the textile industry through a cluster-based and
value chain approach, as well as a ‘Skills India’ digital
platform and assistance packages for traditional artisans and
craftspeople. The budget received positive attention for the
introduction of income tax benefits for start-ups and the
simplification of processes. The green growth mission
and initiatives aimed at integrating AI in the textile industry
were also praised.
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The textile industry in India is a major contributor to
the country’s economy, providing employment to
millions of people and contributing significantly to
exports. The industry is divided into two main
segments: corporate and clusters. Corporate textile
companies are large, vertically integrated companies
that produce a wide range of products, from yarn to
finished garments. Clusters, on the other hand, are
small-scale, decentralized units that specialize in a
particular product or process.
Textile clusters are important for the development of
the textile industry in India. They provide a platform
for companies to collaborate and share resources,
such as technology, infrastructure, and skilled labour.
This helps to reduce costs and increase efficiency,
which in turn leads to increased productivity and
profitability. Additionally, textile clusters provide a
platform for companies to network and form strategic
partnerships, which can help to increase their market
share and competitiveness.
Textile clusters are also interdependent on each
other. Companies in a cluster rely on each other
for resources, such as raw materials, technology, and
skilled labour. This helps to ensure that all companies
in the cluster are able to produce quality products and
remain competitive in the market. Additionally,
companies in a cluster can benefit from the
knowledge and experience of other companies in the
cluster, which can help them to develop new products
and services.
Clusters have several advantages over corporate
companies. They are more flexible and can quickly
adapt to changing market conditions. They are also
more cost-effective, as they can produce goods at
lower costs due to their smaller scale and lower
overhead costs. Clusters also have the advantage of
being able to access local resources and labour more
easily than corporate companies.
Clusters and Corporate: Challenges,
Opportunities And Collaborations!
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However, clusters are not without their drawbacks.
They are often unable to access the same
technology and resources as corporate companies,
which can limit their ability to compete in the
global market. Additionally, clusters are often unable
to move up the value chain, as they lack the resources
and expertise to do so.
In order to address these issues, the Indian
government has implemented several initiatives to
promote the development of clusters. These include
the setting up of integrated textile parks, which
provide clusters with access to infrastructure,
technology, and other resources. Additionally, the
government has implemented various schemes to
provide financial and technical assistance to clusters,
such as the Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme
(TUFS).
Talkingabout theissue,TextileValueChain interviewed
Mr. Vishwanath R. Agarwal, chairman, Powerloom
Development & Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL).
He addressed various challenges and issues that
clusters face in India.
He said, “We at PDEXCIL have objective of
development of Power looms and increasing exports
from India. When the PDEXCIL started in 1995, the
many people were unaware of what is powerloom?
But due to our efforts, now we have established
around 2,00,000 powerlooms in last 5-7 years.”
When asked about what are some major problems the
cluster faces, he said, “Around 70% of our
investment is in yarns. The fluctuations in quality and
prices of yarns are causing major problems for the
fabric makers. And as the yarn prices are depending
on the cotton prices, the fluctuations in cotton
prices are also adding to the problems. So, we want
that the prices should be stable for at least the
period of 1 - 2 weeks. So that the weavers can do
business with ease.”
“Another problem that we face is illegal imports of
fabric from Vietnam and Bangladesh, on which the
government should take action. Other than that, the
variation in the electricity prices across different states
in India, affects the prices of fabric.”
He also talked about reducing anti-dumping duty on
viscose fibres and how it will help the weavers. He also
addressed the issue of how the reducing number of
government schemes is also affecting the upgradation
in the industry.
To understand the point of view from corporate
entities, we asked Mr. Arvind Gupta, President & Chief
Marketing Officer, RSWM Limited. He talked about
how his company is assisting clusters in creation of
products that will work well in market. He said, “If we
take Bhiwandi as example, we have dedicated
designers for Bhiwandi, who work with weavers and
develop 8-10 products each month. Then we take the
products on greater scale. Similar things we do for
Surat, Ahmedabad and other clusters.”

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Union Budget 2023 : Reactions From
Industry Leaders
Union Budget 2023 has been received positively by
the textile industry with a number of measures aimed
at supporting its growth. The Finance
Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the adop-
tion of a cluster-based and value chain approach
through public - private partnerships (PPP) to
enhance the productivity of extra - long staple
cotton, a niche product highly in demand in the
industry.
The budget also introduced a ‘Skills India’ digital
platform to help the MSME sector, including the
textile industry, with further growth. Income tax
benefits for start - ups and the simplification of
processes with the introduction of centralization of
IDs for businesses as unique identifiers were other
measures that received positive attention from the
industry.
In addition, assistance packages were introduced for
traditional artisans and craftspeople, who are an
integral part of the MSME value chain and play a
crucial role in the production of high-quality products.
Navin Rao, Co-founder, of The Kaftan Company, said,
“The overall budget this year has been presented with
much optimism and growth-related initiatives. As an
entrepreneur, I am happy to see a few key benefits
supporting MSME enterprises such as ours, including
a ‘Skills India’ digital platform to help the MSME sec-
tor with further growth. Income Tax related benefits
for start-ups that can further innovative and future
solutions for the country as well as the simplification
of processes with the introduction of centralization of
IDs for businesses as unique identifiers.”
“As an apparel manufacturer, I am especially pleased
to see assistance packages introduced for traditional
artisans and craftspeople. They are an integral part of
the MSME value chain and must be supported with
this initiative. I believe that with this initiative, the
BUDGET 2023 : UPDATES
• Total Grant for Textiles for year 2023-24 is fixed at
Rs 4,389.34 cr which is about 22.6% higher than the
Revised Budget Grant for 2022-23.
• In the present budget, Grant of Rs 200 Crore has
been kept for PM MITRA Parks while for the PLI
Scheme the grant is budgeted at Rs 5 crore.

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quality, scale, and reach of products made by these
skilled workers reach new heights,” He continued.
Talking about the Green Growth Mission, Mr. Pratik
Gadia, Founder & CEO, The Yarn Bazaar, said, “The
green growth mission will help the textile industry to
get quality raw material. Also, being one of the
biggest polluting sectors, initiatives such as bio inputs
research centre, and cluster-based approach with
public private partnership model will help the textile
sector to grow as far as cotton and other natural crops
are concerned.”
“Adoption of AI and opening up specialized resource
centres will educate the youth of the country, and we
have already seen AI in cotton farming. A lot of chang-
es will be seen in the textile industry by integrating AI
in the textile industry in the coming times,” he said
further.
The reaction from the retail industry towards the
Union Budget 2023 is mixed, with some industry
leaders seeing it as an opportunity for growth while
others expected more direct support measures.
Dinesh Pratap Singh, Co-Founder, WoodenStreet,
said, “The new scheme announced by the Finance
Minister falling under PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Sam-
man for artisans and craftsman will enable them to
improve the quality, scale and reach of their products,
integrating them with the MSME value chain. This will
further include financial support and also access to
advanced skill training, knowledge of modern digital
techniques, brand promotion, linkage with local
and global markets, digital payments, and social
security. It will greatly benefit the Scheduled Castes,
Scheduled Tribes, OBCs, women and people belonging
to the weaker sections.”
Dr. Deepak Jain, Founder, The Fragrance People, said,
“The ongoing make in India initiative, including
lower import duties on raw resources used in
electronics, cameras, TV panels, and other products,
should help increase direct and indirect job creation.
This will aid in the promotion of easier credit access,
infrastructure development, and increased opportu-
nities for employment benefits. Further reductions in
personal taxation slabs should help increase
middle - class disposable income with a multiplier
effect, boosting the economy and retail sector.”
Ridhima Kansal, Director, Rosemoore, said, “The
union budget has announced a fresh corpus of INR
9000 Crores for guaranteed credit support for the
MSME sector. This is a very positive step towards
supporting the MSME segment, which is one of the
critical cogs in the overall economic growth of India.
There are close to 6 crore micro, small, and medi-
um enterprises in India and offering them support is
not just conducive for the sector but will also foster
growth in the overall economy.”
Mr. Sanjay Vakharia, CEO of Spykar Lifestyle, Said,
“The proposal in increase spends on capex will keep
the wheels of growth in motion. The government’s
efforts on bettering yield of cotton productivity will
help in keeping volatility in cotton prices at bay. The
reduction in personal income tax slab and eliminating
deductions will help in bringing in more spends and
marginally higher dispensable incomes. Currently we
are facing tepid demand due to recessionary
pressures; both overseas and in our country. We
therefore welcome the budget this year as it is
focused on growth, economic progress,
modernization and sustainability.”
Durga Prasad Chalavadi, Chairman and Managing
Director, Sai Silks Kalamandir Ltd, Said, “The Budget
2023 proposals will significantly increase consump-
tion. It has put more money in the hands of the people
through relief from Income Tax, which is a very great
development. A reduction in income taxes should
increase the disposable income of households and
promote consumption. All facets of society - women,
the middle class, and professionals alike - will profit
from the government’s commitment to promoting
growth and welfare-oriented measures.”
Mr. V. Srinivasan, Chairman, eMudhra, said, “The
emphasis on digitizing India in the Union Budget is
commendable. The vision for Amrit Kaal includes a
technology-driven and knowledge-based India. The
proposed National Data Governance Policy will help in
boosting data led development and encourage
technological growth. The push to create Centers of
Excellence for AI will help create a digital
‘Aatmanirbhar’ India and promote AI based solutions
across sectors. The introduction of Entity Digi Locker
for business enterprises will facilitate online storing of
documents which will accelerate the digital transfor-
mation of the country.”

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Mr. Manish Bhatnagar, Managing Director, SKF India
Ltd, said, “The budget is progressive and growth-
oriented given the focus on capital expenditure, green
mobility, clean energy, and agriculture. It further
defines the roadmap for achieving net-zero emissions
by 2070. At SKF, we support India’s aspirations of
inclusive and sustainable growth, and we remain
committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all
our production facilities by 2030 and across our
supply chain by 2050. We will continue to develop
intelligent and clean products and solutions to meet
the evolving needs of industries and further support
their decarbonization efforts. Further, the budget will
also help the Indian economy reap benefits from
local manufacturing, infrastructure development, and
technology advancements and will firmly position the
country on the path to accelerated growth.”
Mr. Nikhil Agarwal, President-CJ Darcl Logistics said,
“This is the first Budget of Amrit Kaal, and we believe
that this is a budget aimed at fostering growth. We are
sure that the huge rise in capital expenditure by 33%
will have an incremental effect on the overall growth
of the economy. Infrastructure sector is the backbone
of any economy, and the government has been push-
ing for the sector’s growth for its multiplier effect and
linkage effects in terms of job creation. Infrastructure
and development are among the seven priorities of
the Budget 2023. The newly announced one hundred
critical transport infrastructure projects will help the
country to ensure energy and food security as these
are critical for India as it targets to become the third
largest economy in the world in the next 6-8 years.
The government has also decided to inject 2.40 lakh
crore in railways in order to derive the positive
outcome on environment sustainability.”
“As Budget 2023 focuses on promoting coastal
shipping, it will play a critical role in the economy’s
competitiveness, expansion, and long - term
sustainability, which is an under tapped sector at the
moment. Also, the announcement of 100 Labs for
developing applications using 5G services will bring in
changes across the transport sector including increas-
ingly smart and efficient logistics and improved urban
transportation with the implementation of Mobility
as a Service (MaaS) platforms. The Budget 2023 has
demonstrated a good balance between today’s needs
and the future’s demand,” he continued.
Shiprocket’s CEO & Co-founder, Saahil Goel, said,
“The government’s focus on empowering the MSME
sector with the revamped credit guarantee scheme is
admirable. We’re also glad to witness infrastructure
& reaching the last mile being included in the 7 pri-
orities of this year’s budget. The budget’s focus on
transportation and infra projects with the Urban Infra
Development Fund will surely give a boost to the
logistics sector. The revamped credit guarantee
scheme for MSMEs and the Rs 9,000 crore infusion
amount in the corpus would further push the
entrepreneurial spirit of the country.”
While welcoming the Union Budget, Shri T. Rajkumar,
Chairman, CITI termed the budget as pragmatic and
futuristic laying strong foundation for India @100! He
said, “The Indian economy is a bright star in the global
arena with the highest economic growth (7%) among
major economies. The government’s wide range of
reforms and sound policies have led to consistent
growth in the Indian economy and the textile sector.”
Aditya Balani, Co-founder, LetsDressUp, said, “The
budget has been well-balanced overall, but some
concerns still haven’t been addressed for Startups like
us. One of the key concerns for Startups like us is the
inverted tax structure. We pay ~18% input tax but get
only ~5% output tax. This creates a net input of over
10% which is not credited to us immediately as cash,
thus leading to working capital issues. Secondly, the
taxation on startup investments is significantly larger
than on investments in public markets. It will really
help the startup ecosystem if there is parity between
the systems. India is a market with potential for
disruption and innovation as there is an extensive
reservoir of youngsters who would like to explore the
path of entrepreneurship. Ease of business and iron-
ing out these concerns will fast-track our economy
and industry toward growth”.
However, the industry is concerned to note the
increase in import duty of textile machinery to 7.5%,
as indicated in the last budget. This will impact the
new investments planned in this sector. Addressing
the issue Shri Rajkumar said, “The increase in import
duty of textile machinery will impact planned invest-
ments in this sector. The industry is concerned about
the increase in import duty of textile machinery but
appreciates the efforts to enhance the ease of doing
business.”

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• Total Grant for Textiles for year 2023-24 is fixed at Rs 4,389.34 cr which is about 22.6% higher than the Revised Budget Grant for 2022-23.
• In the present budget, Grant of Rs 200 Crore has been kept for PM MITRA Parks while for PLI Scheme the grant is budgeted at Rs 5 crore.
Analysis of Demand of Grants for Textile Sector in Budget 2023-24
Particular
2021-22 (Actual)
(Rs Cr)
2022-23 (Budget)
(Rs Cr)
2022-23 (Revised)
(Rs Cr)
2023-24 (Budget)
(Rs Cr)
% Change 2023-
24 (Budget) to
2022-23 (Revised)
Total-Establishment Expenditure of the Centre 81.21 337.18 369.58 376.95 2.0%
Central Sector Scheme/Project
Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) 625.31 650.00 650.00 900.00 38.5%
Procurement of Cotton by Cotton Corporation under Price Support
Scheme
8,331.96 9,243.09 780.71 0.01 -100.0%
Total-National Handloom Development Programme 360.93 200.00 156.00 200.00 28.2%
Total-National Handicraft Development Programme 299.73 220 221.11 278.33 25.9%
Total-Integrated Wool Development Programme 6.25 15.00 15.00 27.11 80.7%
Total-Development of Silk Textiles 854.08 875.00 875.00 917.77 4.9%
Total-Development of Jute Industries 86.94 115.00 62.20 142.00 128.3%
Total-Powerloom Promotion Scheme 36.41 - - -
Textile Infrastructure
Integrated Processing Development Scheme 41.26 70.00 31.20 60.00 92.3%
Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP) 55.00 - - -
Assistant to Textile Committee 25.00 25.00 59.79 - -100.0%
Total-Textile Infrastructure 121.26 95.00 90.99 60.00 -34.1%
Particular
2021-22 (Actual)
(Rs Cr)
2022-23 (Budget)
(Rs Cr)
2022-23 (Revised)
(Rs Cr)
2023-24 (Budget)
(Rs Cr)
% Change 2023-
24 (Budget) to
2022-23 (Revised)
Research and Capacity Building
Integrated Scheme for Skill Development 59.76 100.00 25.00 115.00 360.0%
National Technical Textile Mission - 100.00 37.00 450.00 1116.2%
PLI Scheme - 15.00 7.50 5.00 -33.3%
Textile Cluster Development Scheme - 133.83 88.00 141.54 60.8%
Others- Research & Capacity Building 199.68 130.00 34.10 0.02 -99.9%
Total-Research and Capacity Building 259.44 478.83 191.60 711.56 271.4%
Total-North East Textiles Promotion Scheme 13.60 - 3.90 - -100.0%
PM-MITRA - 15.00 3.50 200.00 5614.3%
Raw Material Supply Scheme - 105.00 130.00 160.00 23.1%
Scheme for Protection of the Handlooms and Implementation of the
Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act, 1985
- 5.00 5.00 7.00 40.0%
Total Central Sector Scheme/Project 10,995.91 12,016.92 3,185.01 3,603.78 13.1%
Other Central Sector Expenditure (17.31) 28.04 25.02 408.61 1533.1%
Total Budget Allocation 11,059.81 12,382.14 3,579.61 4,389.34 22.6%
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2022-23 (Budget)
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2022-23 (Revised)
(Rs Cr)
2023-24 (Budg
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Capacity Building 199.68 130.00 34.10 0.02
apacity Building 259.44 478.83 191.60 711.56
es Promotion Scheme 13.60 - 3.90 -
- 15.00 3.50 200.00
eme - 105.00 130.00 160.00
the Handlooms and Implementation of the
of Articles for Production) Act, 1985
- 5.00 5.00 7.00
heme/Project 10,995.91 12,016.92 3,185.01 3,603.78
penditure (17.31) 28.04 25.02 408.61
11,059.81 12,382.14 3,579.61 4,389.34
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competitiveness.
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How’s your experience in India ITME 2022?
This ITME exhibition has been quite important for us
because it took place after six years, and it’s been a
long time that we connected with the industry in
person at one place and we were looking forward to.
We were a little bit apprehensive about the footfalls
because of the location, but to our surprise, it worked
out quite well.
Can you mention, what in particular you liked about
this edition of India ITME?
Very good infrastructure, very good footfalls, many
customers came and I think the theme for this whole
exhibition was quite at par with any
international show. Impressions from our customers
are also that there are very happy to connect with
their colleagues and their counterparts in the
industry. And our impressions, yes, we also had the
same feeling. Customers are in a very positive set of
minds despite the pressing market we have today.
The reason being many customers conveyed to us
that they see the future to be very positive. We have
an issue with the demand side, that probably will be
tackled, or it’ll recover somewhere in Q1 of 2023. We
see a good turnaround somewhere in the middle of
2023, and that’s a time when we will have ITMA 2023,
Which we are looking forward to next year.
What are the new innovations you are exhibiting at
ITME?
In ITME, we decided to exhibit the concept rather than
exhibiting the products. Mainly because products can
be shown anywhere whereas talking about certain
concepts to the customers by large, exhibition is the
right opportunity.
We focused mainly on digital optimization of a
spinning plant, that this is the future and we shared
with our customers what we are doing and what we’ll
display in ITMA 2023. The second concept that
we discussed with our customers was Sustainability.
Everybody is talking about sustainability and
processing of recycled fibre to make yarns, fabrics and
finally apparels.
RIETER has invested substantially in this area. We are
working with some partners and we shared with our
customers what they can do with this technology,
which will become very important in the next couple
of years. The next priority is the product where we
already have sufficient offerings which we innovated a
couple of years back.
What are your plans for ITMA 23 in view of current
market conditions?
We will have something new in ITMA 2023, apart from
‘Digital Optimization And Sustainability’:
REITER’s Two Areas Of Focus
Prasanta Deka
Head Market India
Rieter
INTERVIEW - CORPORATE
“We decided to exhibit the concept rather
than exhibiting the products. We focused
mainly on digital optimization of a spinning
plant, that this is the future and the second
concept that we discussed with our customers
was Sustainability. Everybody is talking about
sustainability and processing of recycled fibre
to make yarns, fabrics and finally apparels.”

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these concepts, which we are already talking about.
Now, coming to the market, I already mentioned that
we expect the market to pick up somewhere by mid
of 2023, and we also hope that India’s own domestic
cotton problem will be solved already by the
beginning of 2023. We look forward to a very good
future for our spinners.
Can you tell us about your plans for Indian markets?
RIETER as a company, we have already invested a lot
in India. We are producing almost 60 to 70% of our
product portfolio here in India.
We expect that the Indian government will come with
certain policies, which will help machinery
manufacturers. One bottleneck area we see under this
Make in India drive is that, it’s not enough if we or any
big company comes, we also need the entire
periphery. We need this supply chain to build up
across. For example, today we have to import many
things like motors, sensors, control panels and many
other critical items. We have been giving our feedback
to the associations that we should incentivize these
companies so that they come and invest and they
grow around the bigger companies.
There are lot of start-ups coming up in the industry,
what are your views on this?
Yeah, we had seen a lot of start-ups coming up. We
have seen many start-ups becoming successful and
some facing challenges to sustain. From our side, we
think that start-ups, it’s a good thing. I mean, when
we look at our vendor base in Europe, most of the
companies are only start-ups. They’re not big in size,
they’re small, but they produce very high quality
products, and they’re very sustainable with their
business relations with bigger companies. I think we
should follow the same, we should not immediately
think very big, we should try to produce enough
quantity with a very good quality level, develop our
customer base. I think this will lead to really good
survival and expansion of all start-ups. And we also
look forward to many start-ups to come up in our own
textile engineering field.
The 16th edition of the Fibres & Yarns Expo 2023,
organized by Tecoya Group, was held at the Jio World
Convention Centre in Mumbai and came to a
successful end on January 21st. The expo featured
a wide variety of companies from India and other
countries that specialized in fibres, yarns, and fabrics.
Notable market leaders such as Reliance Industries,
Vardhman Textiles, Grasim, Indorama, Nahar Group,
RSWM, Bhilosa Industries, Amarjothi Spinning Mills,
and Texperts India were among the more than 100
Fibres &Yarns Expo 2023 ConcludesWith High
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exhibitors present.
The event was well-attended by textile mills, garment
exporters, and prestigious brands such as Siyaram and
Donear. The spacious venue, equipped with world-
class amenities, provided a conducive environment
for exhibitors and visitors to interact and explore the
latest products and services in the industry.
A key theme of the expo was sustainability, and many
companies highlighted their efforts in this area. This
was well-received by visitors, who showed a
keen interest in sustainable products.
The expo also highlighted that despite market
conditions, some textile companies are in an
expansion mode. Overall, the event was a success and
provided a platform for industry players to showcase
their latest offerings and explore business
opportunities.
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Give a Brief introduction about yourself and
company.
Myself, Sahil Ismail Multani. I’m a Software Engineer
by qualification; I worked as a Software Engineer in
Saudi Arabia, Jeddah. Later, I returned to India and was
helped by my father in Founding Paramount Looms
Pvt. Ltd. My father had 40 years’ experience in Textile
Machinery Erection. We first started as Shuttle Loom
Manufacturer and as time passed after establishing a
strong market for Shuttle loom we expanded to other
modern machineries as well.
The core purpose to establish Paramount is to spread
happiness World Wide, because our mission is to bring
India’s Textile industry to the Top position in the world
and for that we are always ready to assist and help.
All along our core values have always been
excellent quality, Trust, Keeping our words,
respecting all, Empowering People, Integrity.
Furthermore, If I talk about our Big hairy Audacious
goal, it is to become A world’s Dominant Company in
the textile Industry and become A Trillion Dollar
Company By 2030.
What different Kinds of Machines do you make at
Paramount Looms?
We manufacture different kinds of machinery such as
Shuttle Loom, Rapier Loom, Electronic Jacquard, TFO
Twister Machine, Air Jet Loom, Water Jet Loom, and
Smart Looms Automation Panel. Smart Panel is
generally used in Shuttle Loom for defect less Fabrics.
What is your Customer segment and if you do, which
countries do you primarily export your machines to?
Our customer segment is majorly weaving, all types of
Fabrics weavers. As I Told you earlier our mission is to
bring India’s Textile industry to the Top position in the
world and for that we are always ready to help
enthusiastic textile entrepreneurs by providing the
Best quality machine as well as latest Technology.
Currently, our machines have been exported to
Yemen, Bangladesh, Nepal. But we wish to expand our
Global market and export to Bangladesh, Vietnam, Sri
Lanka, Indonesia, Iran, Yemen, and many other
countries.
What is your market share in domestic markets in
the Looms?
Our Domestic market share in overall India is 10% and
in Surat it is 35%. We would be working our heart out
to Increase it in future years and hopefully contribute
to not less than 60%.
Apart from machines, what type of services do you
provide?
We are delighted to offer hands to our customers and
provide many of services other than after Sales
Paramount Looms : Understand The Company’s Culture
And Customer Service Policy With Mr. Sahil Multani
Sahil Ismail Multani
CEO
Paramount Looms
“The core purpose to establish Paramount is
to spread happiness World Wide, because our
mission is to bring India’s Textile industry to
the Top position in the world and for that
we are always ready to assist and help. All
along our core values have always been
excellent quality, Trust, Keeping our words,
respecting all, Empowering People, Integrity.”

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FEBRUARY 2023
Bhiwandi - Paramount Looms Pvt Ltd, a reputed
manufacturer of textile weaving machines, is proud to
announce a live demonstration of their latest
Rapier machines with mechanical dobby and
electronic Jacquard machines. The event will take
place at Farid Baug, next to Nadi Naka Police
Chauki, Bhiwandi on February 11th and 12th, 2023
from 9 AM to 6 PM.
The demonstration will provide a valuable
opportunity for textile industry professionals to
experience the latest technology in the field and gain
a first-hand understanding of the capabilities and
performance of Paramount’s machines.
Paramount Looms Pvt. Ltd. Announces Live
Demonstration Of Their Latest Rapier
Machines With Mechanical Dobby
And Electronic Jacquard Machines
“We are excited to showcase our cutting - edge
technology and we invite textile industry
professionals to attend this event and be a part of this
new revolution in textile machinery,” said a
spokesperson from Paramount Looms.
About Paramount Looms Pvt. Ltd.
Paramount Looms Pvt. Ltd. is a leading
manufacturer of textile weaving machines, including
Power loom machines, Shuttle looms machines,
Rapier loom looms machines, Airjet, Waterjet, and
Electronic Jacquard machines. With years of
experience in the industry, the company is committed
to providing high-quality machinery and exceptional
customer service.
Services which are;
• Turn-Key Project of weaving.
• Erection Services.
• Weaving consultancy.
• Textile Tycoon meets.
Customers are the heart and lungs for any kind of
business. They are the centre of our every doings.
Happy customers are the sign of Good services and
Company’s value. We are trying our best to provide
our customers with the best of the services and grow
with them.
Are there any new launches or expansion plans in
the pipeline?
In near future, we plan to launch a new Rapier Loom
Model, 2 new Models in Jacquard having Economy
and High speed, a new Model in TFO as well and an Air
Jet Loom Falcon Model. We are thinking of entering
into the Digital world as for details, I cannot say all yet.
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FEBRUARY 2023
Allied Feather + Down, world leaders in sustainably
sourced performance down insulation, in partnership
with Fuze Biotech, innovators in sustainable,
antibacterial, and fast - drying fabric and surface
finishes, recently secured a 2023 Outdoor Retailer
Innovation Award for their new ExpeDRY down
insulation. ExpeDRY outperforms traditional
hydrophobic down under extreme, real - world
conditions.
Recognized for its innovative approach to moisture
management in down jackets and sleeping bags, and
fueled by Fuze’s gold particle technology, ALLIED’s
ExpeDRY represents the next generation in high
performance down insulation. This new technology is
poised to render current, chemistry - intensive
hydrophobic down treatments obsolete.
This award comes just weeks after ISPO Textrends
listed ExpeDRY as one of their Top Five most excellent
products in the Fibers Insulations category.
“At ALLIED, we pride ourselves on creating the best
performing, highest quality, and most sustainable
down insulation available,” said Matthew Betcher,
Creative Director with ALLIED. “Always innovating, we
spent countless hours researching down’s
performance in the presence of moisture, and realised
that we could improve upon our original HyperDRY
hydrophobic down insulation. We found that
insulation chambers behave differently in real-world
scenarios and working with Fuze allowed us to create
a much better solution.”
Traditional hydrophobic down works great when in
direct contact with water droplets. However, in real
world situations, the down in jackets and sleeping
bags more often comes into direct contact with water
vapor at high levels of humidity, where hydrophobic
chemistry is far less efficient. ExpeDRY actively works
to keep this vapor from condensing, allowing it to
evaporate more easily, keeping the entire insulation
chamber, and the user, dryer longer.
“Fuze Biotech strives to create high performance,
sustainable solutions for real-world applications,” said
Andrew Peterson, Chief Technical Officer. “This
partnership with ALLIED allows us to broaden our
reach into outdoor gear and we see real opportunity
in this market as high performance materials are key
to keeping people safe and warm in extreme
environments.”
ExpeDRY has a much lower environmental impact than
traditional hydrophobic finishes and allows brands to
remove another, unneeded chemical from their
supply chain. Sustainable in sourcing and
performance, the gold used in this process is
recovered from discarded electronics and will not
wash out.
ExpeDRY insulation is currently available globally in
jackets by Artilect and Jack Wolfskin with additional
brands coming online for FW 23/24.
ALLIED Feather + Down, In Partnership
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Outdoor Retailer Innovation Award
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FEBRUARY 2023
ColorJet Group signed for the Platinum Sponsorship
of the world’s leading textile and garment machinery
exhibition ITMA 2023, scheduled from 8 - 14 June,
2023 at Fiera Milano, Milan, Italy.
The sponsorship was sealed at a meeting held after
the exhibition site visit on 12 January in Milan. The
sponsorship agreement was handed over to Mr.
Smarth Bansal General Manager, ColorJet Group by
Ms Eileen Ng, Deputy Project Director and Head of
Marketing, ITMA 2023.
ITMA is recognised as the ‘Olympics’ of textile and
garment machinery exhibitions. It showcases
technologies and products for the entire textile
making value chain. ITMA 2023 is set to make a strong
presentation with over 1,570 exhibitors from 42
countries.
On the occasion, Mr. M.S Dadu - Chairman, ColorJet
Group said “This is indeed a momentous occasion for
ColorJet Group to be a Platinum Sponsor of ITMA
ColorJet Retains Platinum Sponsorship
Of ITMA 2023
second time in a row. Also, considering the global
digital textile printing market size which is expected
to reach $7.9 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 14.8% from
2021 to 2030, we are sure that this Partnership will
help to reinforce our Brand strength on global
Platform and positioned ColorJet as leading
manufacturer company of Digital Textile Printers, He
further added.
Ms NG commented, “As a leading manufacturer of
digital textile printers, ColorJet understands the value
of association with ITMA, the world’s largest
international textile and garment technology
exhibition. Both organisations have a common passion
for the textile industry. We are delighted that they
have extended their association with us for another
edition. We would like to wish them success with their
participation in ITMA 2023.”
ColorJet will be demonstrating the range of textile
printing solutions in Hall: H7, Booth No B-107.
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

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INDIA ITME 2022
Stall No. H10B9, Hall No. H10
Greater Noida, India
15-18, February, 2023
DTG 2023
Booth No. 045, Hall No. 7
Dhaka, Bangladesh
08 - 14, June 2023
ITMA 2023
Stand No. A202, Hall No. 2
Milan, Italy

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FEBRUARY 2023
Emerging Trends : Open Width
Knit Processing
Mercerising is a treatment that adds value to
cellulosic fabrics. It is a process of treatment of
cotton fabric with highly concentrated caustic soda,
under tension. Mercerisation is possible for both
woven as well as knitted cellulosic fabrics and
improves the dyeability of such fabrics and imparts
dimensional stability and tensile strength to these
fabrics. The lustre which is obtained through
mercerisation stays permanently with the fabric.
Additionally, this treatment gives a ‘cooling’ feel to
the fabric, thus providing greater comfort to the end
users. With the emphasis on comfortable clothing
growing every year, mercerised knitted fabrics are in
great demand for making garments for international
high-end fashion brands.
Indian knit processors have realised the immense
benefits of switching over from tubular to open width
processing for knit fabrics. Several processors in the
country have already converted their knit process
houses to open width bleaching, cold pad batch
dyeing, and washing.
The knit mercerisation uptrend has been prevalent
since over 15 years. However, the growth in knit
mercerisation was constrained as so far it was
applicable only for tubular fabrics. Tubular
mercerisation has its own limitations – it creates
visible marks on the edges of the fabric, and it also
causes a lot of effluent treatment issues due to the
high chemical oxygen demand load per unit of fabric
treated. This is where the development of the open
width knit mercerisation process has helped
considerably, as this process not only mitigates the
issues faced with tubular mercerisation, but also
improves the quality of fabric in terms of feel and
comfort. It also has higher savings in dyeing related
processing costs as compared to unmercerised cotton
knits. Open width knit mercerisation is expected to be
an integral part of the sequence of knitted fabric
processing soon.
About Goller
Goller is a pioneer and a global market leader in the
manufacturing of open width textile processing
Goller open width knit mercerising range
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

FEBRUARY 2023
Success story of Goller open width knit mercerisers
worldwide
Goller has successfully installed more than 10 open
width knit mercerisers worldwide, including the one
that was commissioned recently at P C Colours (a knit
ranges, including those for knit mercerisation. Goller
was founded in Germany in 1948 and became a
member of the CHTC Fong’s Group in 2006. The
integration of Goller into the CHTC Fong’s Group
helped it develop and spread its highly engineered
textile wet finishing ranges at a tremendous pace.
Benefits of Goller open width knit merceriser:
1. Saves up to 15 - 20% of dyes when compared to
unmercerised varieties
2. Excellent dimensional stability
3. Improvement in tensile strength of the fabric
4. Achieving excellent colour depth, especially in
medium dark or dark-shaded printed fabric
5. Excellent permanent lustre
6. Less pilling
7. Less shrinkage of finished fabric in domestic
washing
8. Higher quality compared to tubular knit
mercerisation
9. Lower utility consumption per unit of fabric as
compared to tubular knit mercerisation
Technical and utility data of Goller knit
mercerisation:
Process: Dry on wet/wet on wet, room mercerising
(hot/cold optional)
Fabric quality: 100% cotton, cotton/viscose blends at
lower caustic strengths
Production speed: 20-30 or 30-40 metres per minute
configuration available
Chemicals: Caustic soda, acetic acid
Caustic consumption: Approx. 140 g/kg of fabric
@ 25 Be
Water consumption: Approx. 5 – 6 L/kg of fabric
Steam consumption: Approx. 0.5 – 0.6 kg/kg of fabric
Temperature
Time
Lye (NaOH)
Lye Penetration
Application
Cold Mercerising Room Mercerising Hot Mercerising
40-45°C
40 s
Medium
Grey Fabric
60°C
25 s
Fast
Grey Fabric
25°C
50 – 60 s
25 – 30 Be
Slow
Yarn Dye/Dye Fabric
process house) in Kolkata. Considering the benefits
and current trends, open width mercerisation is no
doubt the way forward for open width knit processing
factories in India.
Staubli has showcased the latest machines in SITEX
2023. They have exhibited automatic drawing - in
machines, here they have showcased SAFIR S32 which
is predominantly used by filament weavers for the
water jet weaving machines. At the same time, had
displayed the LXL Jacquard machine, because in
Surat, the sarees are being produced in large
quantities, for that Staubli have introduced their latest
generations of jacquard machines also with LX pro,
which is in big demand. Staubli have also showcased
cam boxes for plain/ basic weaving. At the same time,
many customers in Surat are using Staubli’s
warp machine TOPMATIC.
Views of Mr. Fritz Legler, Vice President – Marketing,
Staubli at SITEX 2023 “ Surat is an upcoming market,
which is important for us. We are satisfied to be here,
we had some pretty good discussions about the new
projects that will likely be materialised in the next few
months.”
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Management of Hazardous Chemical in Textile
Manufacturing” was a successful event that brought
together leaders from the chemical industry to discuss
important issues related to sustainability and
responsible chemical management.
In his welcome note, President of ISCMA, Vinay Patil,
emphasized the importance of the 3 Rs (reduce,
reuse, and recycle) and 3 Ps (Planet, People, and
Profit) in the chemical industry. He stressed the need
for a more conscious approach to the use of
hazardous chemicals in textile manufacturing, with a
focus on minimizing their impact on the environment.
Dr. Rossitza Krueger, Project Manager at GIZ India,
gave opening remarks that provided a brief overview
of the organization and its work. GIZ is a German
government agency that operates in over 150
countries, with a total staff of 20,000 people,
including 500 in India. The organization has
established partnerships with various brands and
platforms to manage chemicals and track their impact
on the environment for sustainable management.
Additionally, several other industry leaders shared
their views on the topic of digital management
of hazardous chemicals in textile manufacturing.
Mr. Digvijay Tarte from GIZ India gave a
presentation on the objectives, activities, and impact
of the program. Mr. Umashankar Mahapatra, MD of
Pulcra Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd., discussed the role of
specialty chemicals in the textile value chain.
Mr. Snajay Harane spoke about sustainable practices
in textile processing, while Mr. Ganesh Kasekar from
GOTS spoke about the GOTS chemical input approval
process and product stewardship. Lastly, Mr. Purvesh
Jain and Mr. Prashant Patil from IndoCount shared
their insights on how industry leaders are adopting
sustainable cotton and standards in their production
processes.
Moreover, Ms. Sophie Hiltner from GoBlu gave a
presentation on the use of chemical management
tool, The BHive, and its importance in achieving
environmental goals throughout the complete supply
chain. Mr. Senthil Nathan. V. from TUV Rheinland India
also gave a live demonstration of the app, showcasing
its features and capabilities.
The presentations and demonstrations provided
valuable insights into the use of digital tool The BHive
for managing hazardous chemicals in the textile
industry. Attendees learned about the importance
of tracking and managing chemicals throughout the
supply chain to ensure sustainable and responsible
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About SITEX 2023:
The SITEX exhibition, held in Surat, has brought
together over 100 participants from the world’s
leading companies in the textile industry. With an
expected turnout of 25000 visitors over three days,
the exhibition aims to upgrade the textile industry in
South Gujarat, which is the hub of MMF textiles. The
organizers have high expectations for the growth of
the industry, with a goal to increase exports from 6-7%
to 20% in the next five years. To achieve this, the focus
is on introducing new technologies to help upgrade
factories and increase production capacity. The event
promises to be a great opportunity for the industry to
learn and grow.
At SITEX 2023, Textile Value Chain Talked with
Mr. Himanshu Bodawala, President, SGCCI,
What are your views and focus on the current state
of industries in Surat?
At chamber of commerce, we are focusing on
garmenting and export also, in Surat and south Gujarat
we already have all value chain of MMF fibers, starting
from yarn, fabric and ethnic wear, but something in
lacking in garmenting, so this year we are focusing on
garmenting and exports, so that in next five years we
can go toe to toe with china.
Our honorable textile minister Mr. Piyush Goyal,
already mentioned that we have to go 100 - billion -
dollar export mark and to cater that, there should be
upgradation and garmenting. These are must.
We also have our next exhibition in Bangladesh after
few days. At present Bangladesh is the second
largest hub of garment manufacturing and Surat
being the largest hub of MMF manufacturing in
India, we are trying to get the connectivity and
business from Bangladesh so that they can procure
their fabric from Surat.
What do you think about the government initiatives
to boost textile industry in India?
We are very much thankful for the Indian Government
to give scheme like TUFS, it is due to the scheme like
TUFS, the industry has upgraded its technology for
good. And in the future, we are expecting similar kind
of schemes from the government for the textile
industry.
We are also thankful for the FTAs, currently we have
FTAs with Australia and UAE, and the FTAs with UK and
Bangladesh are also in the pipeline. Looking to all the
FTAs that are coming into the future, it will be a very
big game changer for the textile industry of South
Gujarat.
Apart from current government schemes, what
should be included to boost textile machineries
manufacturing?
The textile industry of south Gujarat is expecting some
schemes for the machine manufacturers. So that the
Surat’s Textile Industry Should Focus On Garments To
Boost Exports : Mr. Himanshu Bodawala
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President
SGCCI
SITEX 2023
“We are focusing on garmenting and export
also, in Surat and south Gujarat we already
have all value chain of MMF fibers, starting
from yarn, fabric and ethnic wear, but
something in lacking in garmenting, so this
year we are focusing on garmenting and
exports, so that in next five years we can go toe
to toe with china.”

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local machinery manufacturers can compete with
foreign machinery to boost a competitive market.
What is your message to current exhibitors and those
who are going to take part in future editions?
My message to all the exhibitors and visitors to get
collaborative with each other. Let’s think of the future,
let’s focus on export, domestic market of India is very
good but we should now focus on export also. I want
to give my best wishes to all the exhibitors and visitors
for the future expansion and business.
The Southern Gujarat Chambers of Commerce
Industry (SGCCI) which organised 7th edition of
SITEX-2023, a much awaited SITEX exhibition from
January 7th to 9th, 2023 in Surat, was a resounding
success with more than 25000 buyers visiting the
exhibition. All the exhibitors were satisfied with
the response during the exhibition.
Apart from Surat, buyers came from all parts of India
like Jammu, New Delhi, Erode, Ahmedabad,Mumbai,
Bhiwandi, Tirupur, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Bhilwara, Ajmer,
Jodhpur, Kerala, Kolkata, Kolhapur, Ichalkaranji,
Haryana, Panipat, Varanasi, Ludhiana, Indoor, Bhilad,
Tirupati, Hyderabad, etc and from the overseas
countries which include, Bangladesh, Belgium, Japan
and Germany. There were around 110 exhibitors.
Most of the buyers gave the feedback that since
Surat is the biggest textile hub in India, the SITEX
exhibition was a long awaited. Many of the buyers also
gave the feedback that SITEX-2023 Expo will provide a
momentum to the textile trade in Surat. The
feedback received from the exhibitors was that the
“SITEX Expo was a super hit”. Exhibitors were very well
able to present state-of-the-art machinery to the
buyers. Exhibitors participating in this exhibition also
got 80percent new buyers.
SITEX-2023 Chief Guest Inaugurator - Smt. Smt
Darshana Jardosh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State
for Textiles Railway, Government of India.
SITEX-2023 Special Guest -
1. Shri Balvantsinh Rajput, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister,
Industries, Macro, Small Medium Industries,
Cottage, Khadi Rural Industries, Civil Aviation,
Labour Employment, Govt. of Gujarat.
SITEX-2023 Guests of Honour –
1. Shri Harsh Sanghavi, Minister of State for Home
Industry
2. Smt. Rachna Shah, Secretary Ministry of Textiles,
Govt. of India
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3. H. E. Mr. Chiranjib Sarker, Deputy High
Commissioner of Bangladesh.
4. Dr. Rahul Gupta, IAS, Industries Commissioner Govt.
of Gujarat.
5. Shri Sandeep Desai, Hon’ble MLA, Choryasi, Govt.
of Gujarat.
6. Shri Paresh Patel, Chairman, Standing Committee,
Surat Municipal Corporation, Surat.
Mr Himanshu Bodawala, President, SGCCI
SITEX exhibition has created its own brand and
is instrumental in projecting the Incredible Textile
Technology of the world to Indian Textile industry
reaffirming the higher potential for India’s share
in the overseas market. I am hopeful that this
exhibition will give first - hand experience of latest
technological innovations and developments to help
Indian Textiles Market to reach newer heights.
Moreover, Himanshu Bodawala said, the SITEX
exhibition has showcased advanced textile machinery
made in India along with European machinery as well
as advanced textile machinery made in countries like
China and Germany. Due to the tremendous demand
of the exhibitors, a separate dome with Air
Conditioning was constructed in the outer space
to accommodate the exhibitors.
We are totally astounded by the large flow of buyers
at SITEX - 2023, which was more than 25000,
resulted in buyers visiting not just from Surat, but from
all over the India and also from the foreign countries.
We would like to thank all exhibitors and buyers for
making SITEX-2023 a grand success.
Exhibitors received orders for machinery worth Rs
300 crore during the exhibition. From the anaylsis of
important inquires generated from the exhibitors, a
strong possibility of capital investment of more than
Rs. 1800 crores in textile machinery is being expressed
in the next six months.
SITEX-2023 exhibition shows Rapier Jacquard Machine
– 400 cm, World’s Longest Loom and Airjet Double
Panna, 400 RPM – R688 Hook Electronic Jacquard –
Make in India, Position Printing Machine useful for
Digital Printing on Embroidery and Jacquard Fabric,
Machineries like 50 rpm – Rapier Jacquard – World’s
fastest high speed loom for viscose, 1100 rpm Airjet
– Japanese technology, Multi Feeder Circular Knitting
Machine, Embroidery and Breeding Machine, Airjet
– Georgette 2700 x 2700 tpm yarn and Super High
Speed TFO became the center of attraction.
Shri Suresh Patel, SITEX-2023 Chairman
SITEX is committed towards showcasing the Indian
Textile and Textile Machinery Industry and will
continue to do so. SITEX will provide excellent
opportunity to the Manufacturers, Dealers,
Wholesalers and Retailers of the Textile Industry to
showcase their wide range of products services
related to Textile industry and Industry experts to
discuss about the latest market innovations.
I wish to thank each one of the participants who have
contributed for making SITEX a grand success. SITEX
will continue to extend its support to all the
exhibitors. I look forward to their continued
support in the years to come.
Mr. Bijal Jariwala, Chairman, Exhibition 2022-23
SITEX is committed towards showcasing the Indian
Textile and Textile Machinery Industry and will
continue to do so. SITEX will provide excellent
opportunity to the Manufacturers, Dealers,
Wholesalers and Retailers of the Textile Industry to
showcase their wide range of products services
related to Textile industry and Industry experts to
discuss about the latest market innovations.
Following the success of SITEX - 2023, SGCCI has
already announced dates of the 2024 edition. Nearly
all exhibitors in the 2023 exhibition have already
committed to participating in 2024, while many have
decided to double or even treble their stall space.
SGCCI expects that SITEX - 2024 will double in
size as well as exhibitor numbers as against the 2023
edition. We look forward to meeting all of you again
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What was the inspiration behind the fair? And how is
the response so far?
We got this fair’s idea with discussion among me and
my colleagues, Bhavesh Godhadiya, Divesh
Panchmatiya, Anand Kothari, Anand Sarda. We started
doing fairs one year back, and after getting
tremendous response to first fair, this is our second
fair in less than a year. This fair is unique in its own,
as you can see, typically in this type of AC German
hangers, we have seen film awards, photo exhibition
and in non-AC hangers we have seen politician rallies.
But this is the first time anyone has done fabric fair or
merchants show in this type of venue.
Our exhibitors have got a good footfall, around 7 to 8
thousands visitors have visited the exhibition in these
one and half days and even now registrations are
ongoing.
How COVID had affected the first exhibition and what
challenges you faced as an organizer?
Our first exhibition happened in Sahara Star, we had
booked the venue amidst the ongoing pandemic, but
the government had relaxed some regulations. It was
scheduled for January 2021. But as the pandemic
severed, we delayed it for June end. But again, the
pandemic severed and we pushed the dates to June
2022. But as the fair was happening after long
pandemic years, we as organizers as well as exhibitors
got good response and due to the overwhelming
demand, we had to do the fair for second time in less
than a year.
What is your goals behind this fair?
We organized this fair with the aim of boosting
Mumbai market for fabricators, we have only allowed
merchants from Mumbai to participate in the
exhibition. We also got enquires from other parts of
the country, but we refused.
You said, this fair is to boost Mumbai market, can you
please elaborate more?
Mumbai is a vast and diverse market, each market
has its own specialty. Currently, traders are saying
that they are not getting business in Mumbai. But we
should remember that the Mumbai was, is and will be
the fashion hub of the country. Whatever new
innovations and designs developed in Mumbai,
spreads throughout the country.
Our intention is not to downgrade other markets
within the country, but we aim to grow Mumbai’s
market.
With this fair, the local merchants are benefiting, do
you have any plans to market this fair at
International level?
In this fair, last year, we saw many store lines, but not
garment merchants as it was our first fair. But as we
can see in this fair, the garment merchants are also
participated and has shown a lot of interest.
Secondly, we are in touch with an organizer from
UK, and they are insisting on the collaboration with
MTMM. With this collaboration, the participants from
Mumbai Textile Merchants’ Mahajan Fabric Fair 2.0!
An Second Time Treat For Fabric Merchants.
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Secretary
Mumbai Textile Merchants’ Mahajan
MTMM FABRIC FAIR 2.0
“Mumbai is a vast and diverse market, each
market has its own specialty. Currently, traders
are saying that they are not getting business in
Mumbai. But we should remember that
Mumbai was, is and will be the fashion hub
of the country. Whatever new innovations
and designs developed in Mumbai, spreads
throughout the country.”

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both countries will get international exposure in UK
and India. We will inform of any further updates.
This is the second fair by you in less than one year?
What will be the frequency of fairs in the future?
First we have decided to host the fair twice in a year.
But due to increasing numbers of other fairs in cities
like, Surat, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi and other
organizations show in Mumbai, the fairs frequency
is very high. And as we know, that anything in excess
reduces its value. So now we have decided to do the
fair annually. With this fair we will give exposure to big
The MTMM Fabric Fair 2.0, organized by the Mumbai
Textile Merchants Mahajan, was held at the JW
Marriot in Mumbai. The event featured more than 100
exhibitors showcasing unique and new products. The
fair was held for two days, on January 9th and 10th,
2023. This was the second edition of the fair in less
than a year, following the success of the first edition
which was held in June 2022.
The aim of the exhibition was to boost the
Mumbai Fabric Merchants, according to the chairman
of MTMM. The fair provided a platform for textile
merchants to showcase their latest products and
innovations, and for buyers to discover new and
unique fabrics.
The event was well-attended, with a large number
of visitors visiting the fair to see the latest products
and trends in the industry. The exhibitors were able to
connect with potential buyers and establish new
business relationships.
The MTMM Fabric Fair 2.0 was organized at the
prestigious JW Marriot in Mumbai, making it the first
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The luxurious setting of the JW Marriot offered a
unique atmosphere that set the tone for the event,
and helped to create a more upscale and professional
environment. The well-appointed and spacious venue
provided ample room for the more than 100
exhibitors to showcase their products. The exhibitors
had access to all the necessary facilities, such
as power and internet connectivity, to ensure their
displays were always operational.
Overall, the MTMM Fabric Fair 2.0 was a successful
event that provided a platform for textile merchants
to showcase their products and for buyers to discover
new and unique fabrics. The fair was able to achieve
its objective of boosting the Mumbai Fabric
Merchants, providing a platform for them to connect
with potential buyers and establish new business
relationships.
firms as well as smaller firms so all can grow together.
With more and more participants and visitors
coming in the exhibition, what can they expect new
in the next editions?
As said earlier, Mumbai is a fashion hub, in the first
fair, we had around 55 - 60 exhibitors, and they
received such a tremendous response that 70-80% of
exhibitors participated again. Now in this fair, we have
around 100 exhibitors. In the future, we will do this
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Please tell us about this trade fair organized by your
organization?
This is our second fair in less than a year, in
first fair we had great success, even the textile
commissioner encouraged us. Due to the success of
the fair, we got huge inquiries about the second fair,
so after six months of the first fair, we organized this
fair again.
We received visitors from the textile ministry and
government bodies and they also appreciated us. In
comparison to other fairs, we use the media for vast
publicity to invite organizations, chambers of
commerce, and government institutions. And when
they got here, they were all satisfied. They get the feel
that Mumbai is the birth of fashion, as they realize
that we can see all the new innovations in Mumbai.
We believe that the increasing demand and the
quality of visitors is our certificate of success.
Now we are also planning to go international in a very
short span of time. With the help of the textile
ministry, we had sent the invite to the neighboring
countries to visit the exhibition.
How can the exhibitors participating get
international exposure?
For this we are planning Indian pavilions in
International fairs, so our prominent exporters,
designers and innovators can showcase their latest
Rich History Of Mumbai’s Textile Market : An
Interaction With Mr.VinodV. Chothani
creations and the Mumbai market will get
international exposure.
Your organization, MTMM has a long history, please
tell us about it?
Mumbai Textile Merchants Mahajan was established
in 1881, nearly 142 years old. We are pioneers in the
textile merchants market. Our market is known as
one of the biggest markets within the Asia region. The
market consists of around 1500 traders in a small area
which is a big thing in itself.
We have also asked our stall owners, and all of them
have said that they got a very good response. And we
believe that this is a certificate of our success.
Vinod V. Chothani
Managing Committee Member
Mumbai Textile Merchants’ Mahajan
MTMM FABRIC FAIR 2.0
“Mumbai Textile Merchants Mahajan
was established in 1881, nearly 142 years
old. We are pioneers in the textile merchants
market. Our market is known as one of
the biggest markets within the Asia region.
The market consists of around 1500 traders in
a small area which is a big thing in itself.”

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The launch of the “Enhancing Sustainability
Circularity in Textiles” program, implemented by the
Textiles Committee and the United Nations
Environment Programme, was a significant event for
the textile industry. The program aimed to promote
sustainable and circular practices throughout the
textile value chain, from production to disposal.
The event brought together key stakeholders from the
textile industry, including representatives from the
government, textile associations, and the academia.
During the launch, the objectives, activities, and
impact of the program were presented and discussed.
The attendees had the opportunity to learn about the
best practices and tools available for promoting
sustainability and circularity in the textile industry.
Shri S. P. Verma, the Secretary of the Textiles
Committee and Ministry of Textiles, Government of
India, in his welcome address, Shri Verma emphasized
the significance of the program in promoting
sustainability and circularity in the textile industry. He
acknowledged the efforts of the Textiles Committee
and the United Nations Environment Programme in
driving change and promoting best practices in the
industry.
Shri Verma also highlighted the role of the
government in supporting the textile industry in
adopting sustainable practices and emphasized the
need for continuous improvement in this regard. He
encouraged the industry to embrace sustainable and
circular practices, as they are not only crucial for the
environment but also provide economic benefits to
the industry.
During the launch of the “Enhancing Sustainability
Circularity in Textiles” program, several other
prominent speakers also shared their views and
insights. Shri Ajit B. Chavan, Additional CEO of GeM
SPV, Department of Commerce and Industry,
Government of India, joined the event virtually and
shared his works in promoting sustainability in the
industry.
Dr. Rossitza Krueger, Programme Head of the
Sustainable Cotton Project at GIZ, discussed the
importance of sustainability in the textile industry and
the role of GIZ in promoting it. Shri Devasis Padhi from
NABARD spoke about the role of finance in promoting
sustainability in the textile industry, while P.K.
Agarwal, an Advisor to the Cotton Corporation of
India, emphasized the importance of traceability in
promoting sustainability and circularity in
the industry.
Shri Atul Bagai, Head of UNEP, joined the event
virtually and shared his views on the three targets
for the textile industry: achieving net zero emissions,
100% circularity, and eliminating waste.
Prof. Aniruddha B. Pandit, Vice-Chancellor of ICT,
spoke about the importance of sustainability and
circularity, emphasizing that the discussion on
sustainability should be set within a specific
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timeframe, such as the millennium, and that we
should consider both the life of the nation and the life
of the planet.
Smt Prajakta L. Verma, Joint Secretary of the Ministry
of Textiles, Government of India, discussed the role of
the government in promoting sustainability and
circularity in the textile industry. She emphasized the
importance of collaboration between the government,
industry, and other stakeholders to achieve the shared
goal of a sustainable and circular textile industry.
Following the views of the speakers, an agreement
was exchanged between the Textiles Committee (TC)
and NABARD for promoting Intellectual Property
Rights protection on unique textiles and incorporating
sustainability into unique products of the country.
The launching of the program was marked by the
screening of reels and infographics, showcasing the
efforts and initiatives taken towards sustainability and
circularity in the textile industry.
A competition was held on developing campaign
collaterals for sustainability, and the winners were
awarded prizes during the event. Additionally, a
booklet on sustainability and circularity in textiles was
released, providing valuable information and insights
into the subject.
Additionally, Smt. Roop Rashi, Textile Commissioner at
the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, shared
her views on the topic of “enabling textiles to enable
livelihood”. She emphasized the importance of textiles
in providing livelihood to a large number of people and
the role of the government in creating a conducive
environment for the growth and development of the
textile industry. She highlighted the various initiatives
taken by the government towards this end, and how
these initiatives would benefit the industry and the
people dependent on it. Smt. Rashi’s views provided
valuable insights into the government’s perspective
on the role of textiles in enabling livelihood, and how
the industry and the government can work together
towards a sustainable future.
Moreover, Shri. Kirti Chadha, Head of Quality,
Technology Innovation at Tata Trent Ltd, spoke about
the company’s efforts towards sustainability and
circularity. He mentioned that Tata Trent currently
buys 3% of their stocks from sustainable resources
and their plan to increase that number to 20% in the
next five years. This was a valuable addition to the
discussions as it demonstrated the commitment of a
leading company in the industry towards
sustainability and circularity, and the steps they are
taking to achieve their goals. The audience was able
to gain insights into the practical steps being taken by
the industry to enhance sustainability and circularity
in textiles, and how they can incorporate these in their
own operations.

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Can you tell us about your company’s journey?
We are a spinning mill that specializes in the
production of high-quality 100% cotton yarn, blended
yarns, melange yarn, and sustainable yarns. Our yarn
counts range from Ne 20’s to Ne 2/80’s and come in
both single and double, carded or combed, with
options for slub, core stretch, and Combed gassed
mercerized yarns.
We also offer custom-made yarns using various fibers
like cotton, polyester, bamboo, viscose, and modal,
lyocell as well as tri-blends of these fibers.
We have a dedicated workforce of 2500 employees,
who support our 4 manufacturing units, ensuring
the smooth operation of our spinning mill. With over
200,000 spindles, we have established ourselves as a
dominant player in the woven, knitted, and home
textiles markets since our founding in 1974. Our
combination of experienced craftsmanship and
innovative technology has made us a trusted name in
the industry.
What is your product portfolio?
We craft top - notch 100% cotton yarns,
Know About Sambandam Spinning Mills’s
Sustainability Mission
Sri. S. Devarajan,
Chairman and MD
Sambandam Spinning Mills Pvt. Ltd.
“With a commitment to advancing sustainability,
we are exploring partnerships with fiber
suppliers and pursuing contract - based
processes. Our goal is to reach the milestone of
100% renewable energy usage and to construct
additional plants that align with this mission.”

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environmentally friendly sustainable yarns, highly
sought-after cellulosic yarns, and intricately blended
Melange yarns that come in a variety of blends,
including, Tri Blended Melange Yarn, 100% Viscose
Polyester Blended, 100% Cotton Melange Yarn,
Melange Yarn Fancy slub, Dyed Cellulosic Yarn / Dope
Dyed, Cellulosic Yarn, Bamboo Melange Yarn. Our
fancy melange yarns consists of Streaky Effect
Yarn, Injection / Duel Injection Slub Yarn, Mosaic Yarn,
Tricolor Vario Siro Yarn, Rainbow Yarn.
Apart from these being HEP partner with Reliance
fibers we also manufacture innovative R-Elan yarns.
Our sustainable yarns can be blended with fibers like
linen, banana, hemp, nettle, and pineapple, and
recycled cotton, recycled wool, and polyester.
We also offer any blend based on the requirement of
market demand for a range of diverse textures and
applications.
What are your primary customer segments?
As a leading manufacturing company, we serve a broad
spectrum of industries/ market including the Woven,
Knits, and Home Textiles markets.
Our dominant market is Woven, followed closely by
Home Textiles and Knits.
Our expertise in catering to all three markets has
established us as a strong and prevalent player in each
of these three industries equally.
Do you also export your products? please state how
much of your total production goes into export.
We have a thriving export market, with approximately
40% of our products being shipped overseas.
Is your company planning for expansion in terms of
new products or production capacity?
As a company dedicated to growth and expansion and
having sustainability as our core value, we have plans
to expand our product offerings and focus on
sustainable fibers. We aim to stay at the forefront of
the industry by incorporating the latest technology
and investing in new machinery.
With a commitment to advancing sustainability, we
are exploring partnerships with fiber suppliers and
pursuing contract-based processes. Our goal is to
reach the milestone of 100% renewable energy usage
and to construct additional plants that align with this
mission.
Recently you launched your new logo for your
sustainability initiative, please tell us something
about it.
To give this Mission Green Operation a visual
identity, we have created our SUSTAINABILITY LOGO
which represents:
• By utilizing maximum renewable energy sources, we
not only reduce our carbon footprint but also promote
a greener future for generations to come.
• Our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint
through the use of recyclable fibers.
• Our dedication to protecting wildlife and the
environment and not using any chemicals to harm the
ecosystem.
• Our responsibility is to fulfill our corporate social
responsibility empowering the community by
contributing the best to our society from
Philanthropically services to Health care needs.

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OIL GAS POWER WORLD EXPO
Mumbai, India
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CNR FASHION SHOW
Antalya, Turkey
https://www.cnrfashionshow.com/EN/Index
8 - 11 March
TEXCON-2023
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
http://events.svvv.edu.in/texcon/
GARMENT TECHNOLOGY EXPO (GTE)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
https://www.garmenttechnologyexpo.com/
2 - 4 March
3 - 4 March
MEDIA EXPO
Mumbai, India
https://media-expo-mumbai.in.messe-
frankfurt.com/mumbai/en.html
2 - 4 March
DHAKA INTERNATIONAL YARN AND
FABRIC SHOW 2023
Dhaka, Bangladesh
https://winter.bd.cems-yarnandfabric.com/
1 - 4 March
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At India ITME 2022 Rimtex Group showcased a host
of innovations in spinning – ranging from new
generation spinning cans to sliver can transportation,
from ultra-precision combination spinning rings
travellers to new age castor wheel designs and along
with a huge leap in the domain of sliver intelligence.
“Since it’s inception” Rimtex group is committed to
the evolution of spun fibre and has constantly pushed
the boundaries of quality for the betterment of
yarn output. The recent India ITME edition witnessed
the furtherance of this commitment.
With one eye on the demands of the future and
another on quality, Rimtex Group presented a brilliant
mix of products and solutions that were well received
by the industry. Some of the major takeaways from
the Rimtex Group stand are:
Reimagining the utility of Spinning Cans: It is a
well-established fact that Spinning Cans have a huge
bearing on the sliver quality, which has irreversible
consequences on yarn quality. The two models
displayed by the company at the exhibition namely
Rimtex DUO and Rimtex SUMO help spinners in the
reduction of static and increased sliver loading
respectively. The company used a creative way to
display the spinning can models, which highlighted
the key benefit and innovations of each of these.
A push for agility with its range of Material
movement vehicles:
Designed especially for the textile industry, TANGO
RX1 - POWERED CAN MOVER, and Tango Dx1 –
POWERED DOFFING VEHICLE (which provides trolley
movement on winding machine), are new-age
locomotives for efficient material movement. The
company had organised LIVE demonstration of the
vehicle on each day of the event, and a lot of spinning
mill owners and industry leaders visited the booth and
experienced the product first - hand. The overall
feedback on the product is very encouraging.
Introducing Sliver Intelligence to Spinning mills of
India:
Rimtex Wizcan is a home-grown system that combines
propriety software and hardware that empowers
spinners with real-time sliver can tracking and
monitoring. This has huge advantages for a spinning
mill, we shall soon see the system operational at
leading mills in India.
The concept of Combination Spinning caught
everyone’s attention
The X-Axis spinning rings and ring travellers are
optimising the yarn value for the spinner through
precision combination engineering. At India ITME
2022 the company showcased the combination of
Xtensa Rings and Xgen Travellers that is providing
optimum contact area, which has multiple
advantages. The company brought to the fore the new
understanding of not looking at spinning rings and
ring travellers in isolation but looking at them as
a combination product.
Ushering Spinning mills to fluff-free operations
Kalpar Castors at their display pushed the thought
about higher efficiency and the role of speed and low
wastage in its pursuit. The On-Toes castors provide
fluff-free movement, thus saving a lot of time and
hassle for spinners, it also secures the sliver from any
form of breakage during the movement.
As one can observe Rimtex Group made most of the
India ITME 2022 and it made the 6-year-long wait
between the last edition and this a worthy one. It
won’t be an exaggeration to say that with the updates
and innovations, Rimtex Group is enabling spinning
mills in being Future-Ready.
India ITME 2022 – A Great Success For
Rimtex Group In More Ways Than One
With its pioneering innovations, Rimtex Group paves the way for the growth of the spinning
industry in the years ahead.
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