In his address to the exporting community, the Hon’ble Minister said, “This land of Kolkata is the mother of all textiles but unfortunately has been losing sheen of late. After consulting the industry, we have drawn a roadmap to take the textiles market size from 175 billion USD to 350 billion USD.” Bharat Tex matches the standards and scale of one of the largest global events, where the entire world comes to witness India’s strength in the entire textile value chain.
Bharat Tex is a small step in the journey to the idea of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, which the government is actively promoting, the Minister added.
Singh also appealed to the attendees of the roadshow to participate in Bharat Tex 2025 in large numbers. Shri Singh also met the captains of the industry from the innerwear segment, where representatives of major brands like Rupa, Kothari, Dollar, Kox, Amul, etc. were present in the meeting.
He advised them to upscale their production and cater not only to the domestic market but to the foreign market too. He said he has asked the jute industry to develop a blend of jute and recycled cotton that can be wearable and sustainable fibre.
The textile industry, led by Export Promotion Councils with the support of the Ministry of Textiles, is hosting Bharat Tex 2025, a landmark event set to take place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from February 14-17, 2025, and India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, during 12-15 February 2025.
The roadshow was held in Kolkata today to share information about Bharat Tex and make the industry aware of the opportunities offered by the event.
Shri Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Textiles, Government of India; Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles; Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman AEPC, Anil Buchasia, Regional Sub-Committee Chairman, AEPC, Mithileshwar Thakur, Secretary General AEPC; and Gopal Saraf, Chairman, JPDEPC, along with other dignitaries were present during the event.
Margherita in his address praised the rich heritage of Bengal in textiles and encouraged exhibitors to participate in the show and motivate smaller and new players to make Bharat Tex 2025 a grand success.
Rohit Kansal in his address said, “Bharat Tex 2025 is an attempt to make India a destination of choice where different components of the textiles value chain will showcase its prowess and synergy. Bharat Tex 2025 seeks to bring the world to India with a unified 5F focus covering the entire value chain.
There will be special attention on showcasing sustainability and innovations. There will be a dedicated session on grand innovative challenges featuring startups besides testing spaces and product launches. This show will also encompass the global textiles dialogue having more than 60 knowledge sessions focusing on global megatrends, Industry 4.0, etc.
Besides, meetings with global and Indian industry leaders, policymakers, and thought leaders will be curated on the sidelines of the show. There will be networking opportunities spread across 4 days with key global brands/retailers, domestic industry captains, buyers, and suppliers, Shri Kansal informed.
Setting the context for Bharat Tex 2025, Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman AEPC, stated, “I am extremely grateful to Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, for his industry-friendly attitude and unwavering policy support in strengthening India’s textile sector. His visionary leadership continues to drive transformative initiatives that make events like Bharat Tex possible.”
Further, Chairman AEPC informed, “We are having double-digit growth, including 35% growth in October. The previous edition of Bharat Tex, held in 2024, was a resounding success. The event fostered high-level discussions, knowledge exchange, and the launch of important initiatives.” Riding on this success, we have increased the space this year and added other important elements such as machinery, chemicals, and allied services, he added.
As we stride confidently towards Bharat Tex 2025, our journey has been marked by significant milestones. The Bharat Tex roundtables and roadshows have successfully taken place across the globe, including Madrid, New York, Melbourne, Istanbul, New Delhi, Bangalore, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Ludhiana, etc., fostering dynamic discussions and setting the stage for transformative industry dialogues.
On the international stage, we have engaged global audiences and are now eagerly preparing for an exciting roadshow in London. Sekhri underlined.
Anil Buchasia made a presentation on Bharat Tex 2025 and motivated the industry to make this show a grand success.
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