India Will Produce Carbon Fiber by 2025–2026: Giriraj Singh, the Textile Minister
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh announced on Friday that India is expected to start producing carbon fibre by 2025-26. Carbon fibre, a key material used in aerospace, civil engineering, and defence, is currently imported from countries like the US, France, Japan, and Germany. Singh expressed confidence that this niche product would soon be domestically produced.
Addressing the media, Singh highlighted the growing importance of technical textiles across various sectors, stating, "The future belongs to technical textiles, and I am confident that India will produce carbon fibre by 2025-26."
He also mentioned the European Union’s upcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, a tax on embedded carbon imports, which is set to take effect in 2026, underscoring the urgency of local production.
The minister praised the Narendra Modi-led government for initiatives that have reduced imports in sectors like hygiene. He credited the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme with boosting domestic production, noting, "We used to import diapers, but thanks to PM Modi’s PLI scheme, the industry has been revitalized."
At a technical textiles event organized by Ficci, Singh reiterated the government’s commitment to developing the industry. Initiatives like the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) and the PLI scheme for man-made fibre (MMF) fabrics and technical textiles were cited as key efforts.
Singh highlighted 156 research projects under NTTM, including carbon fibre development and support for startups. He also pointed to innovations such as the North India Textile Research Association's (NITRA) work on Milkweed fibres, which are useful for cold-weather applications.
Discussing export targets, Singh expressed confidence that India would surpass the $10 billion goal for technical textiles exports by 2030. He emphasized the potential of the Meditech sector, particularly hygiene products, and also identified Agrotech as a promising area for employment and daily use products.
Singh concluded by expressing optimism about India’s ability to develop high-performance fibres with applications in aerospace, automotive, construction, and other fields.
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