About 250 companies  participated  in Bharat tex 2025  through MATEXIL , an Export Promotion Council that promote exports of Man made fibre textiles such as Fibre, Yarn, Fabrics , Madeups ( including  Home Textiles) and Technical  Textiles.  Further , about 370 foreign buyers from different countries had visited  the event on the  Invitations and arrangements  made  by MATEXIL.

Prime Minister’s Visit & Key Industry Insights: During Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to Bharat Tex 2025 on February 16, 2025, Shri Bhadresh Dodhia briefed him on  the MMF  sector and recycling . He informed the Prime Minister that “While India has got its strength in Cotton , it is making rapid progress in the Manmade Fibre Textiles” . He further stated that  the industry is ready to invest to meet the growing demand for man made fibres .

Displaying a garment made out of recycled bottles to the Prime Minister   ,  he  highlighted     the growing use of recycled plastic bottles obtained from the sea  in textile garment production, in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of ocean cleaning .

Role of MSMEs: In his address at Bharat  Tex 2025 , the Prime Minister emphasized on the role of MSMEs in textiles and urged the banks to ensure greater availability of credits to this sector. Shri Bhadresh Dodhia said “the announcement of the National Manufacturing Mission in the Union Budget 2025 will give a boost to MSMEs  as they contribute towards 80% of the manufacturing capacities  in the textiles & clothing sector”. Further, the new definitions of MSMEs in the  Union Budget 2025 will enable the units to grow & enhance production  capacities without losing the benefits  extended to MSMEs, according to Shri  Dodhia.

On sustainability and innovations in the textile sector , the Prime Minister urged the youth to come out with new ideas.  On the  Prime Minister’s observations  on the growth of the technical textiles sector , shri Dodhia pointed out the sector is growing in India and the size of the domestic market has increased to about US$ 22 bn. He further stated that MATEXIL has put in place a vision and an Action Plan to increase exports of Technical textiles and is engaging closely with the manufacturers and exporters .

Recycling & Upcycling: The Prime Minister expressed his concern that fast changing fashion  is leading to disposal of  clothes  which is causing damage to environment  and emphasized on an urgent need for recycling and upcycling .  “Textile recycling will need investments” , according to the Chairman, MATEXIL. He expressed his confidence that recycling will certainly attract new investments on account of growing awareness about  sustainability aligning with the vision of the Prime Minister .

Looking Ahead: A New Era for Indian Textiles:-“The conclusion of Bharat Tex 2025 is not the end but the beginning of a new era for Indian textiles and  we look forward towards  translating the momentum gained into concrete growth  to establish as a global leader in textiles & clothing”, said Shri Bhadresh Dodhia.