The 2025 Mumbai edition of Gartex Texprocess India opened its doors at the Jio World Convention Centre on May 22, bringing together over 125 exhibitors from India, China, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan. With a sharp focus on textile and garment manufacturing machinery, innovative fabrics, digital screen printing, trims, and accessories, the show aims to spotlight India's evolving role in the global textile and fashion ecosystem.

Maharashtra pushes for local manufacturing and waste-free fashion

The exhibition was inaugurated by a panel of eminent dignitaries, including Sanjay Savkare, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, who served as the Chief Guest. Other notable attendees included Shashank Chaudhary (IAS), Additional CEO of Invest UP; Steven Fang, Chairman of Taiwan Sewing Machinery Association; Elgar Straub, Managing Director of VDMA Textile Care, Fabric & Leather Technologies; Sharad Jaipuria, President of Denim Manufacturers Association & CMD of Ginni International Ltd; and other industry leaders from Hyosung Group, Jindal Worldwide, Raymond UCO, MEX Exhibitions, Messe Frankfurt, and the Denim Manufacturers Association.

In his inaugural address, Savkare highlighted Maharashtra's strategic policy initiatives to promote textile manufacturing. "Denim has become a major fashion trend globally, and we have relaxed import duties on textile machinery. To boost local manufacturing, the government has launched the Technical Textile Mission which provides subsidies to manufacturers," he said. He outlined the zonal subsidy structure of the state textile policy offering up to 45 per cent support depending on the region. He also introduced the Zero-Waste Fashion initiative aimed at converting textile waste into useful products such as carpets. To support this, electricity subsidies of Rs 2 per unit for private players and Rs 3 for co-operatives have been announced. He also confirmed the upcoming launch of the PM Mitra Park in Amravati, where final works are nearing completion.

Uttar Pradesh's mega textile park opens new investment avenues

Adding to this, Shashank Chaudhary discussed developments under the PM Mitra Scheme in Uttar Pradesh. "We are developing a 1,000-acre mega textile park near Lucknow under a PPP model, offering a significant opportunity for investors. The state is also enhancing ease of business through new single-window portals for approvals," he shared.

Industry leaders unite to drive innovation and growth

The show’s organisers stressed the importance of the event in fostering innovation and collaboration. Gaurav Juneja, Director of MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, said, “Gartex Texprocess India has become a strong industry platform for knowledge exchange and showcasing transformative solutions across fabric, denim, and machinery. With Invest Uttar Pradesh as our State Partner, this edition promises to offer new business possibilities.”

Echoing these sentiments, Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, noted, “This event transcends traditional exhibitions. It helps align India’s strengths with international demand, especially at a time of shifting global supply chains.”

Jointly organised by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, Gartex Texprocess India Mumbai will run until May 24, 2025, serving as a dynamic hub for textile manufacturers, technology providers, and fashion innovators from across the globe.