NEW DELHI, INDIA: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is set to host the 4th Sustainable Textile Summit on Wednesday, 17 September 2025, at the Lakshmipat Singhania Auditorium, PHD House, New Delhi. Building on the success of its previous editions, the summit has emerged as one of India's most significant platforms for driving sustainability across the textile and apparel sector.
With the theme, "Innovating Towards a Sustainable Future: Collaborative Strategies in the Textile Industry," the 2025 edition will convene policymakers, industry leaders, international experts, foreign missions, and innovators to deliberate on pressing environmental challenges, explore cutting-edge solutions, and accelerate the industry’s transition to a circular and climate-responsible future. The summit is a crucial forum for industry stakeholders, government bodies, sustainability and compliance teams, recyclers, machinery & services providers, and auditing & testing labs to connect, collaborate, and find actionable solutions.
The day will feature an opening session that sets the stage with insights on global sustainability imperatives, national policy, and public-private partnerships. The agenda includes an esteemed line-up of speakers, with confirmed participation from Ms. Roop Rashi, CEO, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC); Dr. Cristiano Pasini, Director & UNIDO Representative in India; Mr. Debabrata Ghosh, Vice President – Head of Sales & Marketing, Oerlikon Textile India; Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Limited; and senior representatives from the Ministry of Textiles and other key government departments.
Following the inaugural session, the day will feature three high-powered sessions that will delve into critical topics, including policy reforms for a green textile sector, financing sustainability for MSMEs, brand-led sustainability journeys, and technological breakthroughs in recycling and responsible production. Confirmed speakers include senior officials from SIDBI, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and Fairtrade, among others.
The summit is expected to host over 200 delegates, providing unparalleled networking opportunities for businesses, policymakers, and international stakeholders. The event is supported by our esteemed partners, including Associate Partners: Oerlikon Textile India Pvt. Ltd., RSWM Pvt. Ltd., Fairtrade, Centre for Social Markets (CSM), and Filatex India Ltd. Our Supported Partners are the Bureau of Indian Standards and the Polyester Textile Apparel Industry Association, with Texfash.com, Textile Insights, and Textile Value Chain serving as our Media Partners.
For delegate registrations and further information, please visit www.sustainabletextilesummit.com.
