Salil Chawla, DFU Publications, and Robert Antoshak of Gherzi textile consultants discuss the place of India's textiles in the overall global textile value chain at Bharat Tex 2025 in New Delhi. Interesting excerpts on the interaction.
Robert Antoshak of Gherzi textile consultants, speaking at Bharat Tex 2025, shared his positive outlook on India's textile industry.
He highlighted his involvement with the Advantage India program and his work bringing US company Great Matter Concepts to invest in Tamil Nadu, with plans for further expansion in men's basics. Antoshak praised Bharat Tex 2025 and believes India is "poised for great things," urging the industry to focus on manufacturing, deliveries, and quality.
He emphasized India's opportunity in the current geopolitical climate, specifically its advantage in cotton production and the growing focus on synthetics and performance fabrics. He sees India's challenge as "meeting the opportunity" through investment, collaboration with overseas partners, and supply chain development.
Regarding Bharat Tex 2025, Antoshak was impressed by its comprehensive coverage of topics from technology and sustainability to manufacturing and design, calling it "amongst the best in the world." He believes it will become a leading global textile show.
Antoshak's key message to the Indian textile trade is that "now is the time" to maximize attractiveness to overseas buyers, explore creative business strategies, and capitalize on the current favorable conditions. He also acknowledged Mr. Modi's contribution in creating a major annual show like Bharat Tex, showcasing the full range of India's textile capabilities.