India’s textile exporters are finding their competitive edge getting blunt and profit margin thinner, thanks to a weak dollar, demonetisation after-effect and stiff competition from new textile nations, reveals our cover story.  Thanks to the growth of retailing and increase in purchasing power, home textiles market in India is transforming: A special feature captures some sides of this transformation. Trailblazer is on Garware-Wall Ropes, which has been at the forefront in the technical textiles sector. PL Muthusekkar of NORD Drivesystems speaks on future strategies to penetrate the drive systems market. More interesting features and information are a part of this edition.​​Why miss it!