Knowledge Sessions at Bharat Tex 2025
Panel Discussions
Decoding the Investment Enablers in the States
This panel will explore how key Indian textile states provide unique incentives and regulatory frameworks to attract investments at scale. Various components affecting global cost competitiveness such as power, water, labor cost, GST among others would be delved.
The Future of Textiles: advancement in Man Made Fibres
This panel discussion will explore the cutting-edge advancements in man-made fibres, focusing on their implications for functionality, sustainability and the future of global textile landscape.
Global mega trends are reshaping the textile ecosystem: How smart organizations can stay ahead of the curve.
This panel discussion would delve into global mega trends that would shape the future of global textile industry landscape such as sustainability, traceability, industry 5.0 and geographical factors impacting trade.
Enabling Future-Ready Textiles Ecosystem- PM MITRA leads the Way
This panel discussion will explore the role of smart industrial infrastructure in transforming the textiles sector, with a focus on how PM MITRA serves as a model for scalable, sustainable, and tech-driven smart industrial ecosystem that would define the future of textile industry in India.
How Domestic Growth is Powering the Indian Textile Story
This panel discussion would focus on the growth potential of India’s domestic market fueled by growing middle class, higher disposable income and aspirational young population.
Future Factories: Fueled by Smart Manufacturing and Innovation
This panel discussion will examine how smart manufacturing and technological innovation are shaping the future of textiles, while driving sustainable and efficient production practices.
Advantage India: Making India the Preferred Investment Destination for Global Textiles
This panel will delve into India’s positioning as a global textile investment hub, highlighting its unique strengths such as abundant resources, skilled labor, and a rich textile heritage. The discussion will focus on India’s conducive ecosystem, recent regulatory reforms like relaxed FDI norms and PM MITRA parks, and strategic trade agreements, showcasing how the country is ready to attract large-scale investments, both domestic and foreign, to drive growth and innovation in the sector.
Unlocking the Employment Potential of the Textiles Sector- Policy Enablers- Worker Housing, Smart Infrastructure, State Policies.
This panel discussion will explore how targeted policy interventions, enhanced worker welfare initiatives, and collaborative efforts between industry and government can create a sustainable and inclusive environment for workforce expansion in the textile sector.
Empowering the Workforce – Smart Skills for Industry 5.0
This panel discussion will explore the skill gap and how AI and ML can empower the textile workforce, aligning their capabilities with the demands of Industry 5.0 while driving innovation, productivity, and sustainability in the sector.
Reel to Real, Bollywood’s cultural narrative
This panel will explore Bollywood’s profound influence on global fashion and culture. Renowned Bollywood personalities will discuss how their on-screen styles have shaped fashion trends, inspired generations, and bridged the gap between glamour and reality. Through their experiences, the session will highlight Bollywood’s role in defining cultural narratives and its enduring impact on contemporary fashion worldwide.
Cluster Conversation, How India’s Textile Clusters are leading the way to Sustainability drive – Panipat, Surat, Tirupur etc.
This panel discussion will explore how India’s textile clusters are moving towards sustainability, addressing challenges, and setting benchmarks for the global textile industry to follow.
Improving Competitiveness by Leveraging Productivity
This panel will focus on actionable strategies to enhance productivity, from adopting smart manufacturing practices to fostering a culture of innovation, thereby driving India’s global competitiveness in textiles.
India’s roadmap to achieve US $100 billion export vision.
This panel discussion will focus on India’s strategic roadmap to achieve the target of US $100 billion textile exports by 2030. The session would focus on areas such as leveraging PTAs/FTAs, world class infrastructure, end to end value chain capabilities, conducive regulatory ecosystem in the country.
The Integration of Human Tech Collaboration for Textile Industry 5.0
This panel will delve into how the collaboration between workforce and technology can drive growth, sustainability, and competitiveness in India’s textile industry, aligning with its global leadership aspirations.
Managing textile waste: from upcycling to closed loop systems.
This panel will examine innovative strategies for managing and reducing textile waste, focusing on upcycling and closed-loop systems. The discussion will highlight how these approaches can drive sustainability, reduce environmental impact, and create value in the textile and fashion industries.
Regulatory shifts and market disruptions- EU regulations and their impact on Indian textile exports.
This discussion will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and sustainability experts to analyze the implications of EU regulatory changes on Indian textile exports. The focus will be on identifying actionable strategies to adapt to these shifts while fostering resilience and growth in the sector.
Labor standards and compliances in MSMEs-building capacities, providing finance.
This panel will explore how MSMEs in the textile sector can integrate SDG-aligned labor standards and compliance practices. The discussion will focus on building capacities, ensuring access to finance, and fostering innovation in green energy and jobs, creating decent work opportunities and promoting responsible business practices.
Unheard Voices Women Artisans from Textile Clusters on how traditional crafts can create sustainable livelihoods.
This panel will spotlight the voices of women artisans from textile clusters, exploring how traditional craftsmanship can drive sustainable livelihoods. The discussion will emphasize the role of eco-friendly production in preserving heritage crafts while fostering economic empowerment and environmental sustainability.
The influence of influencers: social media in fashion.
The panel will explore the transformative role of social media in shaping fashion trends, consumer behavior, and business strategies. Highlighting use cases from rural entrepreneurs in Kutch and young fashion entrepreneurs, the discussion will address new job roles emerging in the digital landscape. It will also examine challenges like data privacy, the implications of India’s IT Act, and advertising standards, offering insights into the future of media in driving innovation and inclusivity in fashion.
No More Misfits- How India’s Own Size Charts will lead to Better Fits and Improved e commerce.
The session will bring together apparel manufacturers, e-commerce leaders, fashion designers, and data scientists to discuss the significance of India-specific size charts and their transformative impact on the fashion industry and e-commerce landscape.
Innovating the Threads of Tomorrow: Catalysing Startup Success in the Textile Sector.
This session will include the launch of the information platform and the startup landscape report, followed by a dialogue amongst investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers on how to drive innovation and growth in the textile startup ecosystem.
Sustainable Futures: Collaborative Pathways
This panel discussion aims to explore how academic-industry partnerships can drive the
fashion and textile industry toward a more sustainable future. It also aims to highlight the
importance of collaborative research, innovative design practices, and sustainable
business models that emerge from the synergy between academic institutions and
industry players.
The Net Zero Transition: Way Forward
This panel discussion will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and sustainability experts to chart a comprehensive path forward, focusing on the strategies, innovations, and partnerships required to drive the net zero transition in the textile sector.
AI in Fashion: Reinventing the Fabric of Tomorrow
Discussion will be focus on how fashion brands can use Al to track the entire journey of
garments, ensuring they are recycled and do not end up in landfills. It will highlight Al solutions for monitoring sustainability and promoting circular fashion practices.
Specialty Fibres & Composites: Innovation & Indigenization
This panel discussion will delve into the latest innovations in specialty fibres and composites, emphasizing the importance of indigenisation to meet domestic and global demands. The dialogue will also explore the collaboration between industries, research institutions, and policymakers to accelerate advancements in this field, fostering economic growth and technological leadership.
Cotton Value Chain: Global Trends, Challenges and Opportunities
This panel discussion will delve into the latest global trends shaping the cotton value chain, addressing challenges, and identifying opportunities to drive sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness across the sector. With India’s critical position in the global cotton economy, the discussion will also explore how the country can leverage its strengths to adapt to these trends and lead the way in creating a resilient and sustainable cotton ecosystem.
Specialty Fibres & Composites: Innovation & Indigenization
This panel discussion will delve into the latest innovations in specialty fibres and composites, emphasizing the importance of indigenisation to meet domestic and global demands. The dialogue will also explore the collaboration between industries, research institutions, and policymakers to accelerate advancements in this field, fostering economic growth and technological leadership.
Economic Green prints, Navigating the Financial Landscape of Sustainability
This panel discussion will delve into how Indian and global stakeholders can collaborate to navigate the financial landscape of sustainability. The session will focus on unlocking capital, leveraging financial incentives, and fostering innovation to drive economic growth and environmental resilience in the textile sector.