India, July 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

India's fashion and apparel industry stands at a historic inflection point, moving beyond its traditional manufacturing strengths towards recognition for design innovation, quality and cultural distinctiveness. With India's textile and apparel exports reaching approximately INR 3.16 lakh crore in 2025 - 26 and a target of INR 9 lakh crore by 2030, alongside an expanding network of FTAs opening access to major global markets, the session examined how Indian brands can translate competitiveness into sustained international growth by building strong brand identities, scaling omnichannel capabilities and navigating evolving consumer and regulatory requirements.

Against this backd...