At the international conference titled "Enabling Trust in Technology in the Age of LLMs & GenAI," Bharat Khera, Additional Secretary, Deptt of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, delivered an insightful and impactful presentation.

The week-long event, which commenced on March 31 and runs until April 4, has brought together approximately 200 international delegates from 68 countries.

The opening plenary featured key officials, including the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and IT and the Secretary of Consumer Affairs, setting the stage for in-depth discussions.

At the international conference titled "Enabling Trust in Technology in the Age of LLMs & GenAI," Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY), Government of India, delivered an insightful and inspiring presentation.

This summit, addressing a critical area of technological evolution, focused on the need for developing standards for artificial intelligence, which has become an integral part of modern life.

There is a need for a collective effort to ensure that AI development remains ethical, inclusive, and beneficial to all humanity.

3rd Edition of the India ITME Technical Awards – A Pursuit for Excellence. This prestigious initiative recognizes and celebrates outstanding contributions to the textile and textile engineering industry.

The India ITME Society introduced these awards in 2019 to commemorate 40 years of service to the industry. The 2nd edition was successfully presented during India ITME 2022, and we are now excited to invite applications for the 3rd edition.

This platform is designed to honor trailblazers and changemakers who are driving the industry's growth and transformation.

Global Sourcing Fair, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (April 24-26, 2025).

Event Dates: To be held from 24^th to 26^th April, 2025.

Organizers: Global Sources.

About event

This event provides an excellent platform for Indian textile manufacturers to showcase their products, expand their global footprint, and explore new business opportunities. 

This year was the 12th year of the ATEXCON, which brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss Asia's growing influence in the global textile sector under the theme "Asia Steering Global Growth."

Moderated by Dr. Siddharth Rajagopal, Executive Director, Texprocil, the session brought together industry leaders to discuss emerging trade trends, policy challenges, and strategies for enhancing Asia's competitiveness in the global textile market.

Moderated by Rahul Mehta, Chief Mentor, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), this session examined shifting consumer preferences, the rise of circular fashion, and how brands can adapt to meet new demands.

Conversation with Salil Chawla, Director, DFU Publications, and R. D. Udeshi, Former President, Polyester Chain, Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), at Bharat Tex 2025.

Attending this prestigious event has been an enriching experience, allowing me to expand my knowledge of the polyester value chain. Engaging with diverse individuals and exploring a wide range of products has provided invaluable insights into the industry. It has been my privilege to understand the entire value chain in greater depth.

Speaking with Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, and Anu Anupam, Leader-Transparency l Amazon India, on the sidelines of the TAF 2025 show.

I work for Amazon India, representing the Brand Registry and Brand Protection team. We run a program called Transparency, designed to safeguard the online ecosystem from counterfeit and fake products, which are widespread in offline markets. To combat this, Amazon has developed a suite of tools and solutions.

Speaking with Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, and Manoj Kochar l President of ASPA, the Authentication Solution Providers Association, and the Co-founder of HoloFlex Limited, a Kolkata-based company, on the sidelines of the TAF 2025 show.

The key challenge we face is raising consumer awareness. As we've discussed throughout this conference, simply pushing authentication solutions is not enough unless consumers actively verify product authenticity.

Let the buyer beware!

Titled ASEAN eCommerce opportunities: Insights on Consumer Behaviours and Positioning of Hong Kong Products, the research shows that Hong Kong brands and products are already particularly valued in six key ASEAN markets – Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam – with every indication that this positive perception will lead to significant growth in future trade.

Previewed today, the full report will be released on 19 March during a dedicated session at this year’s HKTDC MarketingPulse and eTailingPulse events at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

With higher crop yields, lower costs and an increased awareness of regenerative agriculture, the Regenerative Cotton Standard® (RCS) is delivering promising results after only one harvest in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

The findings from the initial RCS verification and an analysis of the measures implemented within the RCS framework in India demonstrate the standard’s effectiveness and feasibility.

They also underline its transformational potential for building up the resilience and sustainability of the cotton industry.

The Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) in Mumbai's Goregaon East, one of the most prominent exhibition centers in Mumbai, earlier hosted the Global Textile Technology and Engineering Show (GTTES 2025).

This three-day (3) event, held on February 21st to 23rd, 2025, was organized by the India ITME Society and is meant and desirably focused to promote/propel India's textile sector forward by introducing and new innovations, cutting-edge technologies.

Speaking with Salil Chawla, Director of DFU Publications, and Shiv Prakash Singh - SHIV NARESH SPORTS, on the sidelines of the Intimasia 2025 show.

We’re a family-run enterprise that began as our mother’s small tailor shop and has grown into a company with over 800 employees. Led by my younger brother, Deepak Singh, we specialize in manufacturing active, performance sportswear that Indian athletes proudly wear on national and international stages. In fact, no Indian athlete winning an Olympic or Asian medal has ever been seen without Shiv Naresh.