New Delhi, Dec. 11 -- Close to 74 per cent of India's textile companies have adopted Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) processes in FY2025, marking a major shift towards sustainable water practices in one of the country's most resource-intensive sectors, according to the latest ICRA ESG Ratings report.

The report highlights that the industry's sustainability journey is gaining traction amid increasing pressure to align with global and domestic environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. The textile sector, which consumes large amounts of water and energy, especially in the yarn, fabric and integrated segments, is now focusing on improving resource efficiency and circularity in operations.

ICRA research evaluated 191 listed companies...