Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana aims to emerge as a global textile hub, expanding beyond its strengths in IT and pharma sectors.
He spoke at the inaugural session of the 13th Asian Textiles Conference (ATEXCON) 2026 held at Hitec City, where he attended as the chief guest. Revanth Reddy said the state was positioning itself to lead the global textile sector with a focused strategy.
He said textiles formed an integral part of Telangana’s identity and economy. Recalling history, he said traders from across the world visited Hyderabad during the Nizam era for textiles and pearls.
He highlighted traditional products such as Pochampally ikat, Gadwal sarees, Warangal durries, and Narayanpet handlooms as key cultural assets. According to him, the textile sector remained deeply rooted in the state’s heritage.
Meanwhile, Revanth Reddy unveiled the Telangana Rising 2047 vision, which aims to transform the state into a three-trillion-dollar economy. He said the government planned to position Telangana as the textile capital of South Asia.
Revanth Reddy outlines textile expansion under Telangana Rising 2047
Further, he pointed to the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal and said it met global standards. He added that the park housed multiple apparel units and supported large-scale manufacturing.
He said Telangana ranked among the leading producers of quality cotton and that its produce had strong demand in international markets. At the same time, he expressed the government’s aim to see Telangana-made garments reach fashion hubs like London, Paris, and Dubai.
He said Hyderabad was evolving beyond Tollywood and Bollywood, with global platforms such as Netflix contributing to its growth. He added that the state would also support fashion needs linked to the film industry.
In addition, he said the government would promote green textile hubs with a focus on sustainability. He also assured that women would receive training in advanced designing and stitching skills.
Revanth Reddy invited investors to partner with the state and promised support through land, power, water, and fast-track approvals. He said the government stood ready to provide incentives to boost investment.
He expressed confidence that Telangana, which already supplies vaccines and products like Apple AirPods globally, would also emerge as a key supplier in the global apparel market.