He said the annual textile event provides artisans and weavers with a platform to showcase their craftsmanship, connect with international buyers and create sustainable livelihoods.
India’s textile and apparel exports reached around ₹3.16 lakh crore in 2025-26, and the sector is targeting exports of ₹9 lakh crore by 2030.
Speaking at the session on ‘Indian Brands, Global Ambitions: Redefining Retail Growth Beyond Borders’, textiles secretary Neelam Shami Rao said India needs stronger designer houses, shared infrastructure and greater e-commerce visibility, adding that building global brands is a long-term effort.
E-commerce leaders said marketplaces and omnichannel strategies will play a key role in helping Indian brands expand overseas. Manufacturers highlighted the need to strengthen India’s production ecosystem, supply chains and global competitiveness. Speakers identified sustainability as a key enabler for accessing global markets and called for greater collaboration between large exporters and designers to combine manufacturing scale with creativity.