Giriraj Singh urges India to build global textile brands on quality, heritage; ₹9 lakh crore export goal by 2030
At Bharat Tex 2026, the textiles minister pushed for globally competitive textile and lifestyle brands rooted in quality, heritage and sustainability. Officials flagged e-commerce, omnichannel and stronger designer houses as enablers, with exports at ₹3.16 lakh crore in 2025-26 targeting ₹9 lakh crore by 2030.
What happened
At Bharat Tex 2026, textiles minister Giriraj Singh urged India to build global textile and lifestyle brands via quality, heritage and sustainability. Officials
Key facts
- ₹3.16 lakh crore textile & apparel exports 2025-26
- ₹9 lakh crore export target by 2030
Why this matters
The push for stronger designer houses and globally competitive brands opens a window for acquisitions or partnerships in premium, heritage-rooted apparel and lifestyle labels positioned for export scale.
What to watch
- Quarterly textile export data trajectory vs ₹3.16 lakh crore base
- EU/US sustainability compliance and tariff developments
- Cotton and raw material price movements
- FTA progress (UK, EU) affecting apparel market access
- Capacity investments and FDI commitments in branded manufacturing
- Watch for fresh PLI/incentive allocations or duty rebates targeting branded apparel exports
- Expect state-level textile park and cluster announcements post Bharat Tex 2026
- Anticipate D2C and marketplace tie-ups by domestic apparel brands for export markets
- Look for GI-tagged heritage and sustainable-fabric branding pushes