Global platform for Indian textiles
Bharat Tex 2025 was held from February 14-17, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. As India's largest textile industry event, it brought together policymakers, global CEOs, industry leaders, and exhibitors from over 120 countries, showcasing the full spectrum of the textile value chain.
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Technology with textiles
AI and cutting-edge technologies are transforming India’s textile industry, from trend forecasting to sustainable production. Bharat Tex promotes high-grade carbon fibre manufacturing and technical textiles, positioning India as a leader in innovation-driven textile solutions for global markets.
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Textile export goal of Rs 9 lakh crore
Bharat Tex 2025 is a mega global event uniting the entire textile value chain, from raw materials to finished products. India’s textile exports have reached Rs 3 lakh crore, with a goal of tripling to Rs 9 lakh crore by 2030.
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Empowering handloom and traditional textiles
The event highlights India’s rich handloom heritage, including Banarasi silk, Pashmina, and Kanjivaram. Government initiatives like GI tagging, e-commerce platforms, and over 2,400 marketing events have been introduced to boost artisans and ensure global recognition for India’s traditional textiles.
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Promoting sustainability
Bharat Tex 2025 promotes sustainability in textiles by focusing on recycling and upcycling. With fashion waste projected to reach 148 million tonnes by 2030, the event encourages innovation in textile waste management, pilot projects for collection, and government-backed initiatives to make India a leader in sustainable fashion.
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Inviting solutions
Bharat Tex 2025 fosters innovation through startup pitch fests, hackathons, and collaborations with institutions like IITs. The textiles startup grand challenge invites young entrepreneurs to develop sustainable solutions, while investors and industry leaders support emerging businesses in the sector.
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'Breathing threads'
On the sidelines of Bharat Tex 2025, the development commissioner for handlooms, ministry of textiles organized a fashion event titled “breathing threads” at the Bharat Mandapam amphitheatre. In collaboration with Vaishali S Couture, the event celebrated Indian handlooms in modern silhouettes, honouring craftsmanship and reviving traditional weaving techniques on global luxury platforms.
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