Need To Enhance Man-Made Fibre Capabilities To Boost Exports

New Delhi: There is a critical need for a resilient and sustainable fibre ecosystem in India, while adopting a cohesive and forward-thinking strategy to enhance man-made fibre (MMF) capabilities to end the global dominance of China in polyester production, experts said here on Wednesday.

According to Ashok Malhotra, Mission Director of the National Technical Textile Mission (NTTM), there is an urgent imperative for India to accelerate its growth in MMF, aiming for a significant increase in market penetration to achieve global competitiveness. Speaking at a PHDCCI conference here, Malhotra also shed light on India's potential in technical textiles and NTTM's initiatives to foster indigenous manufacturing and explore advanced applications, while also recognising India's emerging strengths in niche export markets.Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, Chair of the PHDCCI Textile Committee and CMD of Filatex India Ltd, emphasised the critical need for a resilient and sustainable fibre ecosystem.