A Visionary Event Shaping the Future of Sustainable Fashion in India
The Fashion Forward Summit 2025, hosted by the International Fashion Business Exchange Council (IFBEC), concluded successfully with a powerful focus on sustainability, innovation, and global market opportunities for the Indian fashion and textile industry. With a stellar line-up of over 30 visionaries, the summit brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and changemakers to discuss the future of fashion, textiles, and sustainability, culminating in an actionable roadmap for 2030.
The event, which took place at Y.B. Chavan Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai, was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Smt. Roop Rashi, Textile Commissioner, Government of India; Shri. Pasha Patel, Chairman, Chief Minister’s Committee on Environment & Sustainability; and Shri. Sandeep Bajoria, Chairman, Advisory Board of IFBEC. Their leadership and expertise set the tone for the summit, emphasizing the need for collaboration, innovation, and a sustainable future for India’s fashion and textile sector.
During the summit, experts from the media and fashion industries shared insights on key topics like sustainability, unlocking India’s global textile markets, and navigating industry challenges. The discussions covered eco-friendly materials and technological innovations, providing a platform to explore the future of Indian fashion on the global stage. The event also focused on India’s potential to become a dominant player in the global textile market, identifying new growth opportunities, innovations, and export avenues. A key highlight was the development of an Actionable Roadmap 2030, a strategic plan to address environmental challenges, promote sustainability, and drive economic growth in the sector over the next decade.
Attendees were treated to speaker sessions, panel discussions, and networking sessions that explored the intersection of fashion and sustainability. The session’s insights provided a clear path forward for Indian businesses to embrace sustainable practices, unlock new markets, and create a resilient and thriving fashion ecosystem.
“The Fashion Forward Summit 2025 organized by IFBEC has been an exceptional platform for discussing the future of our industry,” said Smt. Roop Rashi, Textile Commissioner. “We are proud to see how innovation, sustainability and policy collaboration are paving the way for a greener, more sustainable fashion landscape in India.”
Shri. Sandeep Bajoria, Chairman of IFBEC’s Advisory Board, expressed his gratitude for the successful outcome of the summit. “This gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators marks a pivotal moment for the fashion and textile industries in India. The actionable roadmap we have developed today will guide our efforts towards a sustainable and globally competitive industry, setting the tone for the coming years.”
“This is my first here, these kind of initiatives industry needs it. Happy to be part of it in the future.” Shri Manmohan Singh, Group Executive President, Grasim Industries. It was indeed a gathering with the industry veterans being part of it.
