Global, December 2025 — Coherent Market Insights (CMI) participated in SustainableNXT 2025, one of India's leading forums dedicated to sustainable fashion and responsible manufacturing, held at Le Méridien Gurugram. Representing the organization, Mr. Mohit Shrivastava, AVP – Research & Consulting, addressed industry leaders, policymakers, manufacturers, and global brands on the future of sustainable fashion and the growing importance of market intelligence in shaping long-term industry transformation.

Data-Driven Strategies for Sustainable Fashion

During his session, "Strategic Fashion Leadership: Using Insight and Regulation to Drive Sustainable Growth," Mr. Shrivastava highlighted how research-backed intelligence, evolving sustainability regulations, and consumer demand are transforming the fashion ecosystem. SustainableNXT 2025 He emphasized that businesses adopting data-driven strategies and resilient supply chains will be better positioned to meet global sustainability standards while remaining commercially competitive.

Sustainable Fashion Market Demonstrates Strong Growth

CMI presented research indicating continued expansion of the sustainable fashion industry worldwide.

According to the firm's analysis, the Global Sustainable Fashion Market was valued at US$ 9,194.2 million in 2025 and is projected to reach US$ 17,769.2 million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.9% during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific region is expected to record the fastest growth, with an estimated 11.7% CAGR, supported by stronger environmental regulations, expanding manufacturing capabilities, and increasing adoption of sustainable production practices.

India is emerging as one of the most promising markets. The India Sustainable Fashion Market stood at US$ 296.2 million in 2025 and is forecast to reach US$ 721.4 million by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 13.6%. This represents an incremental market opportunity of nearly US$ 425 million, reflecting accelerating demand for responsible fashion solutions.

India's Fashion Industry Enters a New Growth Phase

CMI's research outlined India's transition from being primarily a textile manufacturing hub to becoming an integrated sustainable fashion ecosystem encompassing design, sourcing, production, branding, retail, and circular business models.

The presentation also identified several strategic priorities for the industry, including:

• Strengthening textile recycling and circularity infrastructure
• Improving supply chain transparency and product traceability
• Scaling sustainable raw material adoption
• Aligning investments with emerging environmental regulations
• Enhancing collaboration across manufacturers, brands, and policymakers

These initiatives are expected to strengthen India's competitiveness as a preferred global sourcing destination.

Retail Trends Supporting Sustainable Growth

The research also highlighted favorable trends across India's retail landscape.

Fashion and apparel stores accounted for nearly 40% of retail leasing activity across India's top seven cities during Q1 2024, demonstrating sustained demand for fashion retail expansion.

Meanwhile, the footwear segment continues to gain momentum, with the market estimated between US$ 12–18 billion. Per-capita footwear ownership increased from 1.9 pairs in FY20 to approximately 2.1 pairs in FY25, while men's footwear represented nearly 58% of category sales. These trends present significant opportunities for brands investing in sustainable materials, recyclable products, and circular manufacturing practices.

Encouraging Industry-Wide Collaboration

Throughout SustainableNXT 2025, discussions focused on balancing sustainability objectives with business growth, strengthening India's global sourcing position, and preparing organizations for evolving compliance and ESG expectations.

By sharing independent market research and industry forecasts, Coherent Market Insights contributed to informed conversations around the future of sustainable fashion and supported stakeholders in making evidence-based strategic decisions.

About SustainableNXT 2025

SustainableNXT 2025 is a premier industry conference dedicated to advancing sustainability across the fashion, apparel, textile, and footwear sectors. Hosted at Le Méridien Gurugram on December 11, 2025, the event convenes brands, manufacturers, policymakers, innovators, and sustainability experts to discuss circular economy practices, responsible sourcing, regulatory developments, and emerging green technologies shaping the future of fashion.

About Coherent Market Insights

Coherent Market Insights (CMI) is a global market intelligence and consulting company delivering actionable research across multiple industry sectors. Headquartered in India with operations in the United States and strategic partnerships across the United Kingdom and Japan, CMI serves clients in more than 32 countries through a team of 300+ full-time consultants and an international network of domain specialists spanning 24 countries, helping organizations make informed business decisions in rapidly evolving markets.

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