Bharat Tex Connect | Curated by IFBEC | Ashok Jirawala Hear from Ashok Jirawala from SGCCI as he shares powerful insights on taking Indian textiles global at Bharat Tex! 🧵🇮🇳🌏 In this exclusive interview with IFBEC, Ashok Jirawala discusses SGCCI's vision of 'Business Beyond Excellence'—focusing on global trade delegations, leveraging Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), empowering startups, and preserving traditional craftsmanship alongside modern tech innovation. Discover how supporting MSMEs and fostering youth-led innovation can transform the future of the Indian textile industry. @orangeotec @apparelmanufacturersofindia @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #BharatTexConnect #CuratedbyIFBEC #GlobalBusiness #SustainableTextiles #Decarbonization

Bharat Tex Connect | “Sustainability as a Global Passport” | Smt. Vrunda M. Desai | IFBEC Sustainability and circularity are no longer just buzzwords; they are the essential "global passports" for textile businesses aiming to scale from local to global markets. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai (IRS), Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, outlines how her office actively steers MSMEs towards a green economy. By leveraging regional offices and dedicated skilling initiatives, the Ministry is empowering local textile hubs with the clean technologies and standard certifications needed to compete on the global stage. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Overcoming Financial & Resource Barriers” - Part 2 | Mr. Vipin Rohilla | IFBEC Unlocking the future of sustainable textiles requires addressing the core hurdles faced by manufacturers on the ground. In this follow-up segment of Bharat Tex Connect, Mr. Vipin Rohilla, Chairman / MD at Swaniti Initiative, discusses the critical challenges of green transition. He highlights finance as a major obstacle for MSMEs navigating international standards like CBAM, emphasizing the need for blended and accessible financing. He also shares how technological breakthroughs, such as waterless dyeing, are paving the way for low-input, highly sustainable manufacturing. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Traceability & Digital Product Passports” | Mr. Christoph Sprung | IFBEC As the fashion and textile industries move toward greater accountability, transparency is becoming a non-negotiable standard. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Mr. Christoph Sprung, CEO / CXO at Active Sites Consulting, highlights how digital product passports and supply chain traceability are revolutionizing the industry. By bringing crucial visibility to upstream MSMEs—especially in regions like India—and empowering consumers with detailed product lifecycles, he shares a transformative vision of how digital tech can foster trust and longevity in global fashion. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness

Bharat Tex Connect | “Overcoming Hurdles in Scaling Circularity” | Ola Bakowska | IFBEC Embracing circularity is essential to securing the future of global fashion and textiles. In this session of Bharat Tex Connect, Ms. Ola Bąkowska from Circle Economy shares crucial insights on transitioning the global supply chain into a circular model. She highlights the critical hurdle of access to finance—especially for MSMEs—and explores how artificial intelligence can act as a powerful tool to accelerate innovative recycling solutions and scale sustainability. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusinessv

Bharat Tex Connect | “Addressing Fragmentation & Cost in Textiles” - Part 3 | Navdeep Sodhi | IFBEC The modern textile environment is evolving at a breakneck speed, forcing traditional systems to look closely at structural realignments. In this segment of Bharat Tex Connect, Mr. Navdeep Sodhi, Partner at Gherzi Textil Organisation AG, walks through the dual pressures of market fragmentation and international cost competitiveness. He sheds light on how a significant portion of textile production is decentralized across MSMEs, making industrial consolidation a key priority. From upgrading workforce skills to manufacturing advanced man-made fibers, advisory firms like Gherzi are stepping in as vital catalysts to streamline internal productivity and partner with policy makers. @orangeotec @apparel_manufacturers_of_india @textilebusinessdigest55 @textileinsightspublication @orangetec @amifairs @neha_gupta_ifbec @parikhvinit #SustainableTextiles #BharatTex2026 #BharatTexConnect #Textiles #GlobalBusiness