Employing more than 45 million people, textiles contribute over 2% to India’s GDP and 12% to exports. Global fashion brands now audit mills not only for quality and lead times but also for process emissions and wastewater quality. Continuous dyeing, stentering and finishing processes guzzle steam and hot water, making fuel a major share of mill operating expenses. With buyers setting science-based targets, Indian exporters are under pressure to show concrete steps toward cleaner heat generation. Any drop in boiler fuel consumption therefore delivers a double benefit: immediate cost savings and a stronger score on brand sustainability scorecards.