Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said Telangana aims to become a global textile hub, expanding beyond its strengths in IT and pharma sectors.
He spoke at the 13th Asian Textiles Conference (ATEXCON) 2026 held in Hitec City. Therefore, he said the state is positioning itself as a leader in the global textile industry.
Revanth Reddy highlighted that textiles are deeply linked to Telangana’s history and economy. He recalled that traders once visited Hyderabad during the Nizam era for textiles and pearls.
He pointed to traditional products such as Pochampally ikat, Gadwal sarees, Warangal durries and Narayanpet handlooms as key strengths. Moreover, he said these reflect the state’s rich cultural heritage.
Global textile hub vision under Telangana Rising 2047
Revanth Reddy unveiled the Telangana Rising 2047 vision to transform the state into a three-trillion-dollar economy. As a result, he said Telangana aims to become the textile capital of South Asia.
He highlighted the Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal as a major asset. In addition, he said the park meets global standards and supports large-scale manufacturing.
The Chief Minister said Telangana is among the leading producers of quality cotton with strong global demand. He added that the state aims to supply garments to international markets like London, Paris and Dubai.
He also said Hyderabad is evolving as a global creative hub with platforms like Netflix contributing to its growth. Therefore, the state will support fashion linked to the film industry.
Further, he announced plans to promote green textile hubs focused on sustainability. He added that women would receive training in advanced designing and stitching skills.
Revanth Reddy invited investors to partner with Telangana and assured support through land, power, water and fast-track approvals.
He expressed confidence that Telangana will emerge as a major player in the global apparel market alongside its success in other sectors.
