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Aditya Birla Group showcases integrated technical textile capabilities at Techtextil 2026

India’s rise as a global hub for high-performance textiles underlined in Frankfurt

As global industries rethink supply chains and accelerate the adoption of advanced materials, the Aditya Birla Group, a US$67‑billion global conglomerate, headquartered in Mumbai, India, showcased the full strength of its technical textiles portfolio at Techtextil 2026 in Frankfurt today. The Group’s presence underscored India’s transformation into a hub for high-value, performance-driven textile solutions within the global ecosystem.

The Group’s participation in Techtextil Frankfurt reflects its evolution from being recognised as a US$5 billion textile powerhouse across the value chain to a solutions-driven, sustainability-led partner for high-performance and safety-critical applications. It also signals the growing alignment of Indian manufacturers with global standards, innovation cycles, and sustainability expectations.

India is the 5th largest technical textiles market globally & growing at a CAGR of 7.6%. This growth is being driven by increasing domestic demand, export diversification, and wider adoption across sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, construction, renewable energy, and medical care. Through sustained investments in advanced manufacturing, R&D, process automation, and skills development, India is moving decisively up the value chain, delivering precision-engineered materials rather than commodity outputs.

Mr. Kapil Agrawal, Business Head - Textiles, Thai Acrylic Fibre and Overseas Spinning, Aditya Birla Group, said,“The global technical textiles market is evolving rapidly, and customers today are seeking partners who can combine innovation, scale, and reliability. Existing depth in upstream fibre chemistry, spinning capability, and integrated manufacturing makes India a compelling proposition for global buyers. Our participation in Techtextil 2026 reflects the progress India has made in advanced manufacturing and our commitment to serving global markets as a one-stop solution provider.”

At the event, the Aditya Birla Group unified four of its prominent businesses, Aditya Birla Yarn, Century Enka, Birla Cellulose, and Viscose Filament Yarn, under a single integrated platform, ‘One ABG Technical Textiles’. This consolidated presence marks a strategic transition from being individual material suppliers to becoming a comprehensive solutions partner for the global technical textile ecosystem.

Under the collective identity of ‘One ABG Technical Textiles’, the Group showcased key application-led portfolios including MobilTech, ProTech, InduTech, and HomeTech, along with emerging areas such as GeoTech. In many ways, the Group mirrors the forces reshaping the global technical textiles industry, movement up the value chain, heightened regulatory and performance expectations, supply chain realignment, and the challenge of scaling sustainability and circularity.

Mr Agrawal added,“ Our vision is to be a globally influential, innovation-led partner that sets new benchmarks for performance, responsibility, and excellence in technical textiles.”

Europe represents a critical market for technical textiles, with strong demand for materials that meet stringent performance, regulatory, and environmental standards. The Group’s participation in the Techtextil Frankfurt signals its long-term commitment to the region and its intent to deepen engagement with European customers and industry stakeholders.



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