Bharat Tex 2025

February 17, 2025

Bharat Tex 2025 is global textile event held in New Delhi from February 14 to 17, 2025. During this event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ambitious targets for India’s textile exports, aiming to increase from ₹3 lakh crore to ₹9 lakh crore by 2030.

Overview of Bharat Tex 2025

Bharat Tex 2025 is the second edition of an annual exhibition organised by twelve export promotion councils and supported by the Ministry of Textiles. The event features over 5,000 exhibitors and aims to consolidate India’s textile capabilities on a global platform. The exhibition spans 2.2 million square feet, showcasing a variety of products from raw materials to finished goods.

Participation and Global Reach

The event attracted over 6,000 international buyers from more than 110 countries. Notable countries represented include Japan, the UAE, and the USA. The presence of global brands and retail chains puts stress on India’s position as a key player in the textile industry.

Focus on Sustainability

Sustainability is a core theme of Bharat Tex 2025. The exhibition marks innovations such as organic fabrics and energy-efficient production technologies. Various projects funded by the European Union aim to enhance sustainability and promote women’s economic empowerment within the textile sector.

Conferences and Networking Opportunities

Bharat Tex 2025 features over 70 conference sessions, roundtables, and master classes. Topics include global trade shifts, technical textiles, and AI-driven manufacturing. The event provides a platform for policymakers and industry leaders to discuss the future of textiles and encourage international collaborations.

Technology Integration

An advanced technology platform supports Bharat Tex 2025. The event includes a mobile application to facilitate engagement and networking among participants. This app allows users to explore developments in the textile value chain, enhancing the overall experience for exhibitors and visitors.

EU-India Textile Partnership

At the sidelines, the European Union (EU) and India’s Ministry of Textiles launched seven new projects to support the textile and handicraft sector.
Funding & Objective

The EU is funding the projects with €9.5 million (₹85.5 crore).
The focus is on sustainability, resource efficiency, women’s empowerment, and economic growth in the textile industry.

Implementation & Beneficiaries

Projects will run in nine states: Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, and Haryana.
35,000 direct beneficiaries, including:
- 15,000 MSMEs
- 5,000 artisans
- 15,000 farmer-producers
Expected to economically empower 2 lakh (200,000) women over the next 3 to 5 years.

Alignment with Government Initiatives

Supports India’s “Sustainable Bharat Mission for Textiles.”
Part of the EU’s Global Gateway Strategy, which complements the EU-India Circular Economy Initiative (co-funded by Germany).
Implemented with India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change and executed by GIZ.

Employment & Challenges in India’s Textile Sector

45 million people work in the textile and apparel industry, with 60% being women.
Major challenges:
- High emissions, energy use, water consumption
- Low recycling rates

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