New Delhi [India], February 16: On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Bharat Tex 2025 exhibition at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. During his visit, he engaged with participants and received briefings on various aspects of the exhibition.
Bharat Tex 2025, running from February 14 to 17, is India’s largest and most comprehensive textile industry event. It features a mega expo across two venues, showcasing the entire textile ecosystem—from raw materials to finished products, including accessories.
The event has attracted policymakers, global CEOs, exhibitors, and international buyers from over 120 countries. Notable participants include more than 25 leading global textile bodies and associations, such as the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF), International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC), EURATEX, Textile Exchange, and the US Fashion Industry Association (USFIA).
Earlier in the day, the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, organized a fashion event titled ‘Breathing Threads’ to showcase the timeless elegance of Indian handlooms in modern silhouettes. Held at the amphitheater in Bharat Mandapam, the event featured fabrics woven in villages from five different states—West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. Twenty models presented 30 looks, draped in seven different weaving techniques: Chanderi, Maheshwari, Jamdani, Khun, Benarasi, Kota Doria, and Murshidabad. Each weave was creatively embellished with unique textures and cording.