The Textile Association - India

What The Textile Association - India does

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit (legal name: The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit; GST 27AAATT3351M1Z7) is a nonprofit professional association headquartered at 602 Santosh Apartment, 6th Floor, Plot No. 72-A, Dr. M. B. Raut Road, Shivaji Park, Dadar (W), Mumbai. It is one of several affiliated units operating under the central Textile Association (India) umbrella and serves the Indian textile value chain — textile mills, powerlooms, handlooms, knitting, artsilk, silk, woollen, jute units, fibre and textile machinery manufacturers, dyes and chemicals makers, and textile research institutions. Its membership base stood at 4,418 as of 31 March 2016 (28 Organisation Members, 297 Patron Members, 4,093 Life Members), with eligibility requiring graduation or diploma qualifications and new enrolments sponsored by two existing members of 2+ years standing.

The association operates a subscription and event-based revenue model. It sells five membership tiers — Corporate (INR 15,000 for 10 years), Patron (INR 3,200 one-time), Life Time (INR 2,100 one-time), Overseas (USD 100 annually), and Student (annual institute-certificate renewal) — plus an INR 1,300 Life-to-Patron upgrade fee, all subject to a 15% service tax. Incremental revenue is generated through conference and seminar registrations, sponsorship bookings, advertisements, and publication sales. The portfolio of "products" is service-oriented rather than technology-based: a bi-monthly Journal of Textile Association (JTA), a quarterly newsletter, conferences (e.g., International Conference on TEXTILES 2030, January 2026), seminars (e.g., Future Trends in Technical Textiles, August 2026), webinars (India-US Trade Deal 2026; ITMA Asia 2025), an ATA professional examination, and two award programs (Lifetime Achievement Award and Industrial Excellence Award).

The organisation is community-led in its go-to-market, with marketing executed primarily through its website, Facebook/X/Instagram, the JTA and newsletter, and press reports around events. Distribution is a direct membership model requiring in-network sponsorship. Its stated differentiators are full textile sub-sector coverage including technical textiles, the ATA certification, an established network, and recognised industry awards. The organisation has no disclosed funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no APIs or software products, no patents, and no AI/ML capabilities; it is governed by elected office bearers (2025-26 to 2028-29 term) and runs with approximately 22 employees.

Name

The Textile Association - India

Legal name

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit

Website

https://textileassociationindia.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit is a nonprofit professional association serving India's textile value chain — mills, powerlooms, handlooms, knit, silk, jute, machinery, dyes, and research institutions — through tiered memberships, conferences, seminars, webinars, the JTA journal, and industry awards.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The organization generates revenue through annual and one-time membership fees from five classes of members: Corporate (INR 15,000 for 10 years), Patron (INR 3,200 one-time), Life Time (INR 2,100 one-time), Overseas (USD 100 annually), and Student members. Additional revenue may come from event registrations, sponsorship forms, advertisement bookings, and publication sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Textile Association (India), Mumbai Unit is a nonprofit professional membership association that serves textile industry professionals and organizations through tiered memberships (Corporate, Patron, Life Time, Overseas, Student), industry publications (Journal of Textile Association, quarterly newsletter), international conferences and seminars, webinars, and award programs recognizing industrial and lifetime achievements.

Product overview

The Textile Association (India) is a professional association serving the textile industry rather than a technology product company. The association offers a portfolio of membership-based services including professional membership programs (Patron, Life Time, Corporate, Overseas, and Student tiers), industry publications (Journal of Textile Association and quarterly newsletters), networking events (seminars, conferences, and webinars), and recognition programs (Lifetime Achievement and Industrial Excellence Awards). These offerings are designed to support textile industry professionals through education, networking, and industry advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Services Tiered membership program (Corporate, Patron, Life Time, Overseas, Student) for textile industry professionals and organizations, providing networking, publications, event access, and ATA certification eligibility.
• Journal of Textile Association (JTA) Bi-monthly official publication of the association featuring articles and research on textile industry topics for members and industry subscribers.
• TAI Newsletter Quarterly newsletter covering textile industry news, association activities, and market updates for members.
• Seminars and Conferences Industry events including the international TEXTILES 2030 conference and seminars on technical textiles covering innovations, geopolitics, and global trade trends for textile professionals.
• Awards Program Recognition programs including the Lifetime Achievement Award and Industrial Excellence Award for outstanding contributions to the Indian textile industry.
• Webinars Online educational sessions covering trade policies, industry trends, and international market developments for textile professionals.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of TextilescoreOthersGovernment ministry overseeing textile policy and regulation. TAI maintains connection with the ministry for industry advocacy and policy input.
• Office of the Textile CommissionercoreOthersRegulatory body for the Indian textile industry. TAI liaises with this office for member guidance and industry compliance.
• Cotton Corporation of India (CCI)minorOthersGovernment agency responsible for cotton procurement and price support. Listed as a useful resource for members.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC): Government-backed export promotion council for the Indian apparel industry. Comparable as a textile/apparel trade body with membership, advocacy, events, and policy interface — though focused specifically on apparel exports rather than the full textile value chain.
• Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO): Trade body representing Indian exporters including the textile and apparel sector. Comparable membership model and policy advocacy role, though broader in scope (multi-sector export trade) versus TAI's textile-only focus.
• The Textile Association (India) — Central Unit: The umbrella parent body of the Mumbai Unit, operating as the central coordinating textile professional association across India. Directly comparable in membership model, services (events, publications, awards), and member base — essentially the same organization at the national level.
• All India Federation of Master Cotton Spinners & Traders: National cotton textile trade body representing spinning mills and cotton traders across India. Comparable trade association model with mill-focused membership, policy advocacy, and industry representation.
• Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA): Industry association specifically for India's technical textiles sector. Closely comparable as a textile industry body serving technical textile professionals and corporates, with overlapping event programming (notably in the technical textiles space TAI is moving into).
• Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI): Industry chamber representing India's textile and apparel sector with corporate membership, policy advocacy, and industry events. Closely comparable as a textile trade body serving overlapping member segments (manufacturers, mills, allied units) with similar advocacy and networking focus.

Regional players

• Southern India Mills' Association (SIMA): Regional textile industry body representing mills across South India. Comparable trade association model serving overlapping manufacturing members, with regional rather than pan-India geographic scope.
• Northern India Textile Mills Association (NITMA): Regional textile mill association serving North India with mill-focused membership, lobbying, and events. Comparable in trade body model and member type (textile mills), but geographically distinct from TAI's Mumbai-based operations.

Broad incumbents

• Society of Dyers and Colourists (SDC): Global professional body for textile coloration and finishing professionals, offering memberships, certifications (ASDCH), publications, and awards. Comparable in professional membership model, certification programs (ATA vs. ASDCH), and publication/journal heritage.
• Textile Institute (TI): UK-based international professional body for the textile industry with individual and corporate memberships, professional designations (CText ATI, CText FTI), publications, and events. Comparable in professional certification, journal publication, and awards programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/textilefortoday
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/textilefortoday?igsh=ZHJjaHpoa3ZqdHZ0
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-textile-association---india

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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