The textile industry leaders on Thursday discussed the increasing importance of the European Union (EU) market for Indias textile and apparel exports during a workshop organised by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI).During the workshop hosted in Bengaluru, the experts presented a thorough overview of European Unions Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and HRDD (Human Rights Due Diligence) frameworks, emphasising transparency, accountability, and the integration of human rights and environmental sustainability into business operations.Experts highlighted that these regulatory changes not only pose compliance challenges but also present opportunities for manufacturers to enhance their competitiveness by adopting more sustainable practices.For context, CSDDD is a new EU law that imposes binding obligations on corporate giants to check their global value chains for human rights and environmental risks and harms.The discussions focused on critical elements of sustainable and responsible business practices within the textile and apparel sectors. The workshop kicked off with an insightful opening by Chandrima Chatterjee, Secretary General of CITI, who welcomed industry professionals and underscored the growing significance of aligning with global standards to stay competitive.The event, titled HRDD, CSDDD, and Chemical Compliance Workshop - Bengaluru, aimed to empower Indian suppliers to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape, particularly the European Unions Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD).Rakesh Mehra, Chairman of CITI and Banswara Syntex Ltd., stressed the need for businesses to adapt to emerging regulatory frameworks, highlighting the increasing trend toward integrating responsible practices into business operations worldwide.