Textiles Summit concludes,focus was on Sustainability, Exports and Global Market Expansion

The Ministry of Textiles successfully concluded the two-day Textiles Summit 2026, held from 23rd to 24th June 2026. The summit brought together representatives from State Governments, industry, and academia, fostering collaborative dialogue on the sector’s growth and future roadmap.

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh in his concluding remarks stated that the time was for executing the District and State plans with a proactive mindset. Emphasis was laid on appropriate product-market mix, value addition, compliance with sustainability and environmental standards, leveraging FTAs and focus on niche products.

Secretary, Ministry of Textiles,Smt.Neelam Shami Rao in her closing remarks, emphasised that the deliberations at the Summit mark a decisive step towards transitioning from dialogue to action.

In a Special Session of the Summit, Commerce Secretary, Shri Rajesh Agrawal, in his address, urged the textiles industry to intensify efforts to leverage the benefits of recently concluded Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) at the earliest so as to maximise gains. (UPDATED ON 24TH JUNE 2026)