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TAI Conference Maps India’s Textile Road To 2030 Amid Global Shifts

• By  Textile Excellence
• February 10, 2026

The Textile Association India (TAI) Mumbai Unit hosted the international conference “Textiles 2030 Navigating Geopolitics Technology Innovations and Global Expectations” on January 30, 2026 in Mumbai, drawing around 350 delegates from across the textile value chain. Industry leaders underlined that geopolitics, sustainability mandates, and digital technologies are reshaping sourcing decisions worldwide.

Speakers stressed that India must shift toward value added products, automation, ESG compliance, and AI driven processes to stay competitive.  India’s apparel exports stood near US$16 billion in 2025, while the global apparel market exceeded US$1.8 trillion, intensifying competition among sourcing nations.

Delegates noted that the United States accounts for nearly 28% of India’s textile and apparel export revenues, making market volatility a critical concern. The conference concluded that strategic collaboration, digitalisation, and sustainability will determine India’s export trajectory toward the US$100 billion target by 2030.

Speakers stressed that India must shift toward value added products, automation, ESG compliance, and AI driven processes to stay competitive. India’s apparel exports stood near US$16 billion in 2025, while the global apparel market exceeded US$1.8 trillion, intensifying competition among sourcing nations.