Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh highlighted the importance of implementing district and state textile plans with a proactive approach to boost India’s textile exports. He emphasized the need for value addition, sustainability, niche products, and effective utilization of free trade agreements. Singh stressed the significance of focusing on the right product-market mix while ensuring compliance with sustainability and environmental standards.
The Textiles Summit 2026, a two-day event, concluded with discussions on enhancing India’s competitiveness in global markets. Representatives from state governments, industry bodies, and academia deliberated on strategies to achieve the target of $100 billion in textile exports by 2030. Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao mentioned that the summit’s outcomes would shape a National Textile Export Roadmap, incorporating recommendations from various stakeholders.
During a special session, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal urged the textile industry to leverage the benefits of recent free trade agreements for maximizing export gains. He emphasized the importance of addressing information gaps at the district level to help exporters benefit effectively from FTAs. Agrawal also encouraged active participation in the Districts as Export Hubs program to boost export promotion initiatives.
The summit’s second day featured presentations by states and Union Territories, sharing strategic recommendations and actionable measures to strengthen textile exports. The discussions aimed at prioritizing high-value segments, innovation, quality, and sustainability to enhance India’s presence in global textile trade. The event marked a shift towards actionable strategies for achieving India’s textile export ambitions.
