The Ministry of Textiles used Bharat Tex 2026 to underline a shift in India’s textile and apparel strategy: from manufacturing strength alone to global brand building. The session on “Indian Brands, Global Ambitions: Redefining Retail Growth Beyond Borders” linked export growth with design, quality, sustainability, traceability, storytelling, and omnichannel retail.
The Ministry of Textiles said India’s textile and apparel exports reached approximately INR 3.16 lakh crore in 2025–26 and placed a target of INR 9 lakh crore by 2030. The session also situated this target within an expanding network of free trade agreements that can improve market access for Indian brands.
What happened
The session was held on 16 July 2026 at Bharat Tex 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It brought together designers, entrepreneurs, e-commerce platforms, manufacturers, retailers, exporters, and innovation leaders to discuss how Indian textile and lifestyle brands can scale for global markets while staying rooted in craft and heritage.
The Ministry of Textiles said more than 20 panelists from brands and industry platforms participated, including representatives from PDS, Welspun World, Neytt Homes, Pashmina.com, ExpoBazaar, and Trident.
Background and earlier position
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