Sustainability

India’s Textile Waste Presents US$ 3.5 Bn Circular Market Opportunity

Textile Insights April 9, 2026

India’s textile sector, a cornerstone of the country’s industrial and export economy, is facing a mounting sustainability challenge as it generates an estimated 7,073 kilotonnes of textile waste every year, according to the latest government-backed report, Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain

Sustainability

Report Flags Strong Recovery Of Textile Waste In India

Textile Insights March 11, 2026

Giriraj Singh has released the Report on Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India, highlighting the country’s progress and potential in strengthening a circular textile economy. The minister noted that India’s textile sector has long been recognised for its sustainability, innovation and circular practices. According to the report, India generates about 70.73 lakh

Event

Dornbirn GFC Asia Makes India Debut, Champions Green Fibre Solutions

Textile Insights November 19, 2025

The Dornbirn Global Fibre Conference (GFC) Asia, the world’s largest forum for fibre innovation, made its much-anticipated debut in Mumbai on 18 November 2025. Held under the banner of the Techtextil India Symposium 2025, the event brought together global leaders, researchers and industry visionaries for a high-impact day of knowledge exchange and collaboration. Supported

Industry

Rohit Kansal Leads ESG Meet To Drive Sustainable Textile Vision

Textile Insights June 23, 2025

Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, chaired the 4th ESG Taskforce Meeting, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders from government bodies, industry, associations, academia, think tanks, multilateral agencies, and civil society. The meeting focused on advancing a collective vision for a sustainable, circular, and