Complied by Salil Chawla, Director, DFU Publication, on the occasion of CII Textcon'25 Conference held in New Delhi on 02-12-2025.
The panel explores how innovation can redefine India's Man-Made Fibre (MMF) ecosystem and drive the next wave of growth in the textile and apparel industry. It focuses on transitioning from a cotton-dominated base to an innovation-led. fibre-diverse model that meets global demand and sustainability goals Discussions cover technological advancements, product diversification, and the adoption of sustainable and circular solutions such as recycling, bio-based fibres, and waste-to-fibre technologies.
The session also highlights the importance of R&D, digitalization, and policy support to strengthen raw material access, build innovation clusters, and foster collaboration between industry and academia. By embedding innovation across the value chain, India can position itself as a global hub for advanced, sustainable MMF-based textiles.
Moderator
Sunil Jhunjhunwala, Co-founder, Techno Sportswear Pvt Ltd
Panellists
Sachin Malik, Commercial Head, Asia Pacific Rayon
Kishan Daga, Founder, Concepts N Strategies
Sanjay Shukla, Team Leader, Triburg.
CREDITS: Derived from Texcon'25 CII conference official agenda booklet. The content has not been edited and reviewed by us.

