Anurag Gupta Wins Nexa Presents The Spotlight, Showcases at Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI

• Fashion designer Anurag Gupta declared winner of Nexa presents The Spotlight, securing funding and a showcase at Lakmē Fashion Week X FDCI in March 2026.
• The 11th edition of The Spotlight focused on the 'Neoterra' theme, exploring conscious innovation, sustainable design, and technology in harmony with nature.
• Gupta's winning collection draws inspiration from Utagawa Kuniyoshi, featuring an innovative cotton-hemp fabric developed with IIT Delhi using plasma technology.
• The collection promotes hemp as a low-water, pesticide-free alternative, supporting sustainable development and hemp-farming livelihoods.
• Industry experts from Maruti Suzuki, FDCI, Robb Report, and Reliance Brands Ltd. comprised the jury, praising Gupta's integration of advanced textile development and sustainable practices.