The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) is gearing up to host the 4th Sustainable Textile Summit on Wednesday, 17th September 2025, at the Lakshmipat Singhania Auditorium, PHD House, New Delhi. This summit, now in its fourth edition, has become a prominent platform for advancing sustainability in India’s textile and apparel sector. The 2025 summit will center around the theme “Innovating Towards a Sustainable Future: Collaborative Strategies in the Textile Industry”, bringing together policymakers, industry veterans, global experts, foreign missions, and innovators. The goal is to address environmental challenges, share cutting-edge solutions, and fast-track the sector’s shift towards circularity and climate responsibility. The summit is an important networking and knowledge-sharing opportunity for industry stakeholders, government authorities, sustainability and compliance experts, recyclers, machinery providers, service partners, and auditing and testing labs to collaborate on actionable strategies. The event will open with a session that frames global sustainability priorities, Indian policy perspectives, and public-private collaboration. Confirmed speakers include:

• Ms. Roop Rashi, CEO, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
• Dr. Cristiano Pasini, Director & UNIDO Representative in India
• Mr. Debabrata Ghosh, VP – Head of Sales & Marketing, Oerlikon Textile India
• Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Limited
• Senior officials from the Ministry of Textiles and other government bodies Three high-impact sessions will follow, exploring policy reforms for a green textile sector, sustainability financing for MSMEs, brand-driven sustainability initiatives, and innovations in recycling and responsible manufacturing. Additional speakers will include senior representatives from SIDBI, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), International Labour Organisation (ILO), and Fairtrade. The summit is expected to attract 200+ delegates, offering unmatched networking opportunities for businesses, policymakers, and international participants. Key partners supporting the event include Oerlikon Textile India Pvt. Ltd., RSWM Pvt. Ltd., Fairtrade, Centre for Social Markets (CSM), and Filatex India Ltd. Supported Partners include BIS and the Polyester Textile Apparel Industry Association, with Texfash.com, Textile Insights, and Textile Value Chain as Media Partners.