Indian Delegation Showcases Technical Textiles Sector in Manchester…

Sarah J · 2025-09-29T08:19:25.000Z

A high-level Indian delegation led by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, showcased India’s fast-growing technical textiles sector during a Technical Textiles Roadshow in Manchester, UK. The delegation included senior officials and representatives from key textile segments such as man-made fibres and TEXPROCIL. Emphasizing sustainability, green manufacturing, and circular economy practices under India’s National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Rao highlighted India’s competitive edge and innovation-led ecosystem. The visit included engagements with innovation hubs like the Manchester Fashion Institute and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre to explore collaborations in advanced materials and sustainable textiles. With India exporting $2.92 billion worth of technical textiles in fiscal 2025, including $136 million to the UK, the delegation underscored opportunities for expanded trade, joint ventures, and technology partnerships. Schemes like PM MITRA mega textile parks and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) are enhancing India’s textile infrastructure and aim to double exports by 2030, leveraging the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) for mutual market access and sustainable growth. #textiles #India

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