Global textile leaders converge in New Delhi

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, in the presence of buyers and government dignitaries from over 110 countries. The event aligns with the Prime Minister’s 5F vision - farm to fibre to factory to fashion to foreign, emphasizing India’s ambition to lead the global textile industry.

The inauguration featured a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony led by Singh, joined by Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao, Additional Secretary Rohit Kansal, and other officials. The event focuses on transforming the industry through sustainability, circularity, and digitization. The AEPC Executive Committee members also attended the opening.

Sustainability at the core of Bharat Tex 2025

Addressing the gathering, Singh highlighted the government's initiatives to boost the sector and welcomed international buyers, stressing that Bharat Tex 2025 will provide an unparalleled business experience. AEPC Chairman Sudhir Sekhri noted that the event has attracted participation from over 110 countries and major global brands, reinforcing India's position as a reliable textile partner. Japan leads the list of apparel buyers, followed by the UAE, Iran, the USA, Spain, the UK, South Africa, Russia, and Australia.

Top international brands attending include Apparel Group (UAE), Primark Stores Ltd (Ireland), Adastria Co Ltd (Japan), Idkids (France), Melon Fashion Group (Russia), and Al Safeer Group (UAE), among others. Sekhri emphasized the growing importance of sustainability, with Bharat Tex 2025 showcasing organic fabrics, recycled materials, and energy-efficient production technologies.

India’s textile sector, once hampered by limited global engagement, is now at the forefront of international trade. The four-day event features exhibitions, knowledge sessions, thematic discussions, G2G and B2B meetings, MoUs, product launches, and interactive pavilions. Bharat Tex 2025 aims to set new benchmarks by integrating cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly practices.

The event is expected to attract over 6,000 international buyers and 120,000 visitors, including policymakers, CEOs, and industry leaders. Covering the entire textile value chain - fibre, yarn, fabrics, garments, home textiles, and technical textiles, Bharat Tex 2025 is poised to solidify India’s role as a global textile powerhouse.