Bharat Tex 2025 opens with focus on sustainability & digitisation

The minister inaugurated the event in the presence of buyers and government dignitaries hailing from more than 110 countries. This show is inspired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 5F vision—from farm to fibre to factory to fashion to foreign- players in the textile value chain. Addressing the gathering, Singh said that the Prime Minister’s visionary leadership is helping the entire textiles sector. Welcoming all buyers, he hoped they would have a great experience and business deals at the trade event.

This year’s Bharat Tex focuses on transforming the textile industry by promoting sustainability, circularity, and digitisation. The AEPC Executive Committee members were present at the occasion.

Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman AEPC said in the event, “The Bharat Tex is cerebrating a successful partnership with participation from more than 110 countries and a large number of global brands and retail chains. Japan has the largest number of apparel buyers represented in this show, followed by the UAE, Iran, the US, Spain, the UK, South Africa, Russia and Australia.” The presence of international delegations will further strengthen India’s positioning as a reliable partner in the global textile market, he added.

Further Sekhri informed, “Some of the prominent brands who are present include: Apparel Group - UAE, Primark Stores Ltd - Ireland, Adastria Co. Ltd - Japan, Idkids - France, Melon Fashion Group - Russia, Al Safeer Group- UAE, Tatuum Group - Poland, Soho D.o.o - Croatia, Nesto Group- UAE, Hotel Shops - Mexico, One brand Apparel - US, Chic Parisien - Uruguay, Lola Casademunt - Spain, Castro - Israel, Queens Park - South Africa etc.”

Chairman AEPC said, “Sustainability is the central theme in the global textiles industry and Bharat Tex 2025 is committed to promoting eco-friendly practices. The event is showcasing sustainable innovations, including organic fabrics, recycled materials and energy-efficient production technologies.”

“The Indian textile industry, once held back by an inward-looking approach and a lack of confidence and synergy, is now embracing a new era of global engagement. The four-day event will feature exhibitions, knowledge sessions, thematic discussions, G2G meetings, B2B networks, MoUs, product launches, and interactive pavilions. It will attract top policymakers, global CEOs, international exhibitors, and buyers,” Chairman AEPC observed.

Bharat Tex 2025 aims to establish itself as a premier international platform for the industry. The exhibition will focus on transforming the textile industry into a futuristic domain of growth and development, with pavilions dedicated to sustainability, circularity, and digitisation. The event also features interactive fabric testing zones, product demonstrations, and master classes by experienced craft persons.

The event at Bharat Mandapam is expected to attract over 6,000 international buyers from 110 countries and over 120,000 visitors, including policymakers, global CEOs, and industry leaders during the show. The expo covers the entire value chain of textiles including fibre, yarn, fabrics, garments, made-ups, home textiles and technical textile.

The inauguration ceremony commenced with the traditional opening and lighting ritual performed by Giriraj Singh, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, Secretary Textiles Neelam Shami Rao, Additional Secretary Rohit Kansal, and other dignitaries and authorities in the Ministry of Textiles.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)