Gujarat Unveils Visit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026, Pitches Global Textile Leadership At Bharat Tex 2026
Dr Vidhu Sekhar P
Leveraging its position as the state with the highest contribution to the country’s GDP, Gujarat made a strong pitch for global textile investments at the Gujarat State Session of Bharat Tex 2026 Knowledge session held in New Delhi.Organised by the Department of Industries, Government of Gujarat, the session was held under the theme “Weaving Tomorrow: Gujarat’s Global Textile Leadership through Innovation, Sustainability & Scalability.”
It brought together domestic and international investors, industry leaders, and senior government officials on one platform.Addressing the gathering, Ms. Mamta Verma, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Industries and Mines Department, said textiles in Gujarat represent a decades-old legacy and not just an industry. She invited both new investors and existing players to scale up operations in the state. Ms. Verma highlighted the newly launched ‘Visit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026’, unveiled on 15th June 2026, as a landmark, future-ready framework inspired by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. “The policy is built on the twin principles of ‘Living Well and Earning Well’. It focuses on enterprise promotion, quality job creation, and strengthening artisans, MSMEs and local businesses through branding, better market access, and capacity building,” she said. Investors currently operating in Gujarat also shared testimonials during the session, citing ease of approvals, proactive governance, and strong infrastructure as key reasons for choosing the state.
Mr. Swaroop P, IAS, Industries Commissioner, Government of Gujarat, made a detailed presentation comparing the Gujarat Textile Policy 2024 with the new Visit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026. He said the new policy is designed to build a more investor-friendly ecosystem with emphasis on scale, innovation, and sustainability, and positions Gujarat to lead growth in technical textiles, MMF, and sustainable manufacturing.Officials also announced that the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027 will be held in January 2027.
The summit is expected to be a key platform to attract investments under the new policy and further consolidate Gujarat’s status as a global textile hub.With this, Gujarat reaffirmed its intent to convert its economic leadership into sectoral leadership, aiming to drive India’s journey toward becoming a top global apparel and textile exporter. (Author is Assistant Professor at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India, Daman Campus)