The Ministry of Textiles hosted an interactive session with over 30 foreign missions in India at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi, to promote Bharat Tex 2025. Countries represented included Australia, Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, and Vietnam. Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, was the chief guest, alongside key officials like Rachna Shah, Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles.
Margherita emphasized Bharat Tex 2025 as India’s largest textile event, designed to consolidate the entire textile value chain under one roof. He urged foreign diplomats to engage actively in the event, highlighting India's strong position as a reliable and sustainable sourcing destination. He also emphasized the event’s potential to boost employment and innovation in the sector, with a focus on sustainability and the Prime Minister’s 5F vision – Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.
Scheduled for February 14-17, 2025, Bharat Tex will take place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The event aims to attract over 5,000 exhibitors and 6,000 international buyers from more than 110 countries. The exhibition will feature pavilions for textiles, apparel, machinery, and more, with live demonstrations, cultural showcases, and sustainability workshops.
Shah encouraged participation as partner countries, underscoring the government’s policy support and incentives for the textiles sector. Bharat Tex 2025 aims to enhance India’s standing in global textile markets while focusing on resilience, sustainability, and innovation.
