Severe competition on the global level and lack of initiatives and direction on the domestic front have made a dent in India’s textile exports with a dip in figures for FY2014-15. ITJ cover story takes an overall look at the scene with inputs from some of the leading players in the textile industry, viz., Rahul Mehta, President, CMAI; Dr A Sakthivel, President, TEA; S Chakraborty, Secretary General, TMMA; Sidhartha Rajagopal, ED, TEXPROCIL; Rohit Puri, PDEXCIL; and SP Oswal, CMD, Vardhman Textiles. Spotlight is on eco-friendly textiles while Special focus is on Swiss textile machinery. Beat Meienberger, CEO of Benninger, talks on the company’s performance over the years, and prospects for 2015 and ITMA Milano. Subscribe now to avail special discounts!