Walter Peter

India’s textile sector is poised for remarkable growth, but fragmented regulations and uneven infrastructure have the potential to stall its rise. JD. Giri, Director at Shahi, highlights how unified policies 📃 and strategic investments 💸 are essential to unlock the industry’s full potential. 👁️ Dive into his recent  blog to explore how policy and industry must evolve together.  https://lnkd.in/dBQbYpHA #GlobalLeadership #Skilling #Sustainability #Innovation #Regulation #Policy

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*Industry Observation – Dr. Athula Balasuriya* *Subjectivity in Colour Assessment & The Case for Digital Transformation* Colour remains one of the most *subjective parameters* in the textile and apparel industry—even as we approach the end of 2025. Despite advancements in technology, we still largely depend on *human eye judgment*, which introduces variability. In practice, we often see that a colour may *fail at the beginning of the week* and *pass by the end*, with no actual difference in shade—just differing human perception. Why haven’t we transitioned to *digital colour reading solutions* yet? With today’s technology, we can even envision *mobile phone apps* that read and compare colours under standardized light sources. This would bring consistency, eliminate bias, and allow: - Faster decision-making - Reduced resource wastage - Optimized manpower deployment - Better alignment with consumer expectations Ultimately, *quality is the consumer’s judgment*. If we streamline this subjective process with objective digital tools, the *end benefit goes to the customer and the industry as a whole becomes more efficient.

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Shri Anjani Prasad, Co-Chairperson, ASSOCHAM Development Council on Textiles and Technical Textiles, calls the India–UK FTA a defining moment for India’s textile industry. By opening up market access and strengthening economic ties, the agreement is set to unlock new global demand, boost exports, and enable deeper collaboration across the textile value chain. A powerful push for growth, innovation and competitiveness across the sector. #IndiaUKFTA #TextileIndustry #ExportBoost #MarketAccess #EconomicPartnership #MakeInIndia #GlobalTrade Narendra Modi Piyush Goyal Anjani Prasad ANI News, The Economic Times Press Trust of India (PTI)

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Some of Hard Truths – Through the Lens of a Textile Professional 🧵 After years in textiles — from spinning floors to client boardrooms — I can confirm these some of truths are not just for consultants or service providers. They fit our industry like a perfectly woven fabric. 1️⃣ Being good at your craft isn’t enough Quality yarn or fabric opens doors. But relationships and solving bigger supply chain problems keep them open. 2️⃣ “No time” costs more than you think Skipping market visits or client follow-ups today means empty looms tomorrow. 3️⃣ Waiting for orders to come is risky In textiles, proactive outreach brings in that next buyer or exporter. 4️⃣ Helping is the new selling Share technical know-how, recommend a process improvement, connect suppliers — trust grows without a sales pitch. 5️⃣ Trust needs face time I’ve seen deals close faster after plant tours and in-person quality discussions than after months of email. 6️⃣ Your job is twofold — deliver quality and create opportunities for more business. 7️⃣ Clients choose who they enjoy working with Your expertise counts, but so does your ability to make every interaction respectful and collaborative. 8️⃣ Schedule business development If you don’t plan visits or calls, the days get filled with “urgent” but not important tasks. 9️⃣ End with a clear next step — whether it’s a sample dispatch or a trial run. 🔟 Do what you promise In textiles, a missed delivery date or quality deviation can erase years of trust. 1️⃣1️⃣ Opportunities often feel uncomfortable That big buyer presentation? That new market exhibition? That’s where growth hides. 1️⃣2️⃣ Build your network before you need it Suppliers, buyers, even competitors — strong ties today mean resilience tomorrow. Textiles are built on threads — and so are our careers. Keep weaving relationships, trust, and proactive action into your daily work. Which of these truths have you experienced most in your own career — and what would you add to this list? #Textiles #BusinessDevelopment #ClientTrust #IndustryExperience #LeadershipInTextiles Ramesh Gosai Dr. Anil Kumar Jain Balkrishan Sharma Brij Sharma Ramesh Gosai Dr.Debasish Banerjee Deepak Bhala Yogesh Dutt Tiwari Yusuf Dohadwala

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