India Highlights Textile Sector at Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt
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Synopsis
India is prominently displaying its textile industry at Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt, reflecting its commitment to innovation and sustainability. The event, marked by significant participation, emphasizes India's ambition to strengthen its position in the global textile market.
Key Takeaways
- India Pavilion inaugurated at Heimtextil 2025.
- Focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Invitation for global investment in Bharat Tex 2025.
- Highlighting India's increasing FDI and manufacturing prospects.
- Collaborative opportunities for foreign machinery manufacturers.
Frankfurt, Jan 15 (NationPress) India is exhibiting its expanding prowess in the textile sector with its Pavilion at Heimtextil 2025, hosted at Messe Frankfurt. With the largest country participation at this renowned global home textiles event, India showcases its dedication to innovation, sustainability, and international collaborations.
The Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the India Pavilion and addressed an audience of global home textile exporters, importers, and manufacturers, underscoring the nation's increasing competitiveness and the necessity for collaboration to foster sustainable growth. He extended an invitation to all participating countries to attend Bharat Tex 2025 and investigate investment prospects within India’s flourishing textile landscape.
During the Investors’ Meet with textile and machinery producers, the Minister emphasized India’s growth journey and the surge in FDI over the past decade, asserting that the ‘Make in India’ initiative is a proven strategy that is propelling India’s rise as a competitive manufacturing hub. He urged investors to capitalize on the expanding opportunities, cautioning that remaining outside of India’s market could result in a fear of missing out. Inviting global investors, he proclaimed, ‘Come and invest in India - Make in India, Make for the World’.
On the sidelines of Heimtextil, the Minister also conferred with the Machinery and Equipment Manufacturers Association and IVGT, Germany. He urged them to fortify their involvement with India’s textile sector, noting that India is one of the largest buyers of textile machinery. He remarked that it would be a mutually beneficial scenario for both parties if German manufacturers invest and produce machinery in India. Citing the success of a German sewing thread manufacturer already thriving in India, he encouraged other machinery makers to explore and broaden their investments in the Indian market.
The government is actively facilitating Indian exporters' participation in international events like Heimtextil, enhancing their global visibility and advancing their growth in competitive markets.
During his visit, the Minister inspected various stalls at the exhibition, interacting with exhibitors to comprehend their latest offerings and innovations in home textiles. The craftsmanship of Indian exporters reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the sector’s global ambitions.
The event (from January 14 to January 17) saw enthusiastic involvement from industry leaders and exporters, reflecting India’s resolve to bolster its status as a global leader in the textile sector.
The Indian delegation, led by the Minister, included Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, the Consul General of India in Germany, and other Ministry officials. Representatives from five Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and the Jute Board were also present during the inauguration, showcasing a diverse array of products.
