A closer look at the Indian textile machinery manufacturing

Indian textile machinery manufacturers are integrating automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. They are using Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics, and robotics, to optimise production, monitor performance, and predict equipment failures.

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N D Mhatre, Director General (Tech), and Omprakash Mantry, President (2025/26) at Indian Textile Accessories and Machinery Manufacturers Association (ITAMMA), share that now robots are assisting with fabric cutting, sewing, and dyeing, while automated systems are handling quality control and inspection. Al analyses data to predict failures, optimise energy use, and tailor production schedules, with Al-powered vision systems ensuring consistent quality by detecting fabric defects. Additionally, digital technologies such as ERP systems and blockchain solutions are used to facilitate collaboration and streamline operations.

Can you share specific innovations or breakthroughs by Indian manufacturers that are setting new benchmarks in textile machinery performance or efficiency?

Indian textile machinery manufacturers are making strides in innovation, with companies like Reshmi integrating IoT into their machinery, providing real-time performance monitoring and enhanced operational efficiency, as seen in products like Ultiflex and Precithread. Clifton Export has adopted Industry 4.0 by investing in auto-cutters and semi-robotic stitching machines, and is committed to achieving carbon neutrality. It offers “Green Tag” labels that display the carbon footprint of each product.

JUMAC (INDIA), Ji+ is an IIoT-based Silver Management System that enables last-mile traceability, data-backed automation and centralised control. They have smarter spinning mills, with decision-making tools and increased DATA transparency. Also, according to a recently published report, implementation of the latest Internet of Things (IoT) tools can improve mill productivity and time-to-market by up to 25%.