New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam was abuzz with energy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a distinguished gathering at Bharat Tex 2025, a mega global event that has quickly evolved into a cornerstone of India’s textile ambitions. Taking center stage, PM Modi highlighted the sector’s meteoric rise, its deep-rooted cultural heritage, and its potential to shape a sustainable and innovative future for the global fashion and textile industry.
“Bharat Tex is no longer just an exhibition,” PM Modi declared, “it is a global platform for engagement, collaboration, and partnership between policymakers, CEOs, and industry leaders from around the world.”
With 120+ countries participating, Bharat Tex 2025 offers Indian businesses an unparalleled opportunity to transition from local to global markets.
As the Prime Minister walked through the sprawling exhibition, he engaged with entrepreneurs and industry leaders who shared success stories of expanding their businesses through Bharat Tex. He emphasized that such initiatives fuel investment, exports, and employment generation, strengthening India’s position as a textile powerhouse.
PM Modi celebrated India’s rich textile heritage, showcasing iconic fabrics like Lucknowi Chikankari, Bandhani, Patola, Banarasi silk, Kanjivaram silk, and Kashmiri Pashmina. He stressed that Bharat Tex is not just about trade but a celebration of India’s cultural diversity—an opportunity to blend tradition with modern innovation.
This vision is already translating into remarkable growth. “India’s textile and apparel exports surged by 7% last year, making the country the sixth-largest exporter globally. The goal? To triple textile exports to ₹9 lakh crore ($108 billion) by 2030,he stressed.
PM Modi underscored the importance of a skilled workforce in propelling the textile industry forward. He highlighted initiatives like the Samarth scheme and National Centres of Excellence, which are nurturing talent, training artisans, and fostering innovation.
He shared that startups are also stepping into the spotlight. The Textiles Startup Grand Challenge, launched last year, has unearthed groundbreaking sustainable solutions. With backing from IIT Madras, Atal Innovation Mission, and private textile giants, Bharat Tex is becoming a launchpad for young entrepreneurs shaping the future of textiles.
With the world embracing Fashion for Environment and Empowerment, PM Modi positioned India as a leader in sustainable textiles. He addressed the looming crisis of fast fashion waste, warning that discarded garments could reach 148 million tons by 2030. However, he sees this as an opportunity rather than a challenge.
“India’s textile industry can turn fast fashion waste into a revolution,” PM Modi asserted. With deep expertise in recycling and upcycling, India has the potential to dominate the $7.5 billion global recycled textile market. The government is already piloting textile waste collection projects in Navi Mumbai and Bangalore, while upcyclers and entrepreneurs are joining forces to transform waste into high-value products.
Looking to the future, PM Modi emphasized that the textile sector played a pivotal role in India’s historical economic dominance—and it will do so again as the country advances toward Viksit Bharat (Developed India).
Bharat Tex 2025 isn’t just an event; it’s a symbol of India’s ambitions—blending heritage, technology, sustainability, and global outreach. With each passing year, this platform is setting new benchmarks, ensuring that India doesn’t just participate in the global textile industry—it leads it.
