Bharat Tex 2026 Set to Showcase India’s Global Textile Leadership
India is gearing up to host Bharat Tex 2026, its largest global textile exhibition, as preparations conclude at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Scheduled from 14 to 17 July 2026, the event will bring together every segment of the textile and apparel value chain on a single international platform. Organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, a consortium of Textile Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies with support from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the exhibition aims to strengthen India’s position as a global leader in textiles, fashion, sustainability, technology, investment and international trade.
Inspired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s 5F Vision – Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign, Bharat Tex has evolved into a comprehensive platform for business, sourcing, investment, innovation, policy dialogue and strategic partnerships across the textile ecosystem.
Speaking ahead of the event, Mr. Naren Goenka, Chairman, Bharat Tex Trade Federation, said: “Tomorrow, thousands of exhibitors, 7,000 buyers and delegates from more than 20 countries arrive at Bharat Mandapam to be part of what is, without question, the most ambitious edition of Bharat Tex yet. Bharat Tex 2026 stands as a testament to the remarkable collaboration between the Ministry of Textiles, the Textile Export Promotion Councils and Industry Associations, whose sustained leadership and invaluable support have been instrumental in shaping the event into a premier global textile platform.”
Mr. Bhadresh Dodhia, Co-Chairman, Bharat Tex Trade Federation, added: “With over 4,000 B2B meetings and more than 30 MoUs expected to be signed over the next four days, this edition is designed to convert conversations into commerce and opportunities into enduring partnerships. We have built Bharat Tex 2026 to be a platform where sourcing decisions, investment commitments and partnerships are made in real time, not just discussed.”
Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), and Core Committee Member, Bharat Tex 2026, said: “From our State Investor Connect Sessions to over 100 knowledge sessions spanning trade, technology, sustainability and craft, this edition has been built to serve every part of India’s textile ecosystem, from the largest exporter to the smallest MSME. As we open our doors tomorrow, I am confident this will be remembered as the edition where Bharat Tex came fully into its own.”
Strong State Participation
Government participation remains a key highlight, with eight partner states—Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu—leading the initiative. They are joined by nine exhibiting states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Manipur, Rajasthan and West Bengal.
Investor Sessions to Promote Industrial Growth
Dedicated State Investor Connect Sessions will showcase investment opportunities, industrial infrastructure, PM MITRA linkages and policy support from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Maharashtra, Telangana and Tamil Nadu. A dedicated PM MITRA Master Developer Session will also be organised for Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
Large-Scale Business Platform
The exhibition is expected to attract more than 7,000 buyers, 1.3 lakh trade visitors and showcase over 20,000 textile products across 1.6 million square feet of exhibition space.
More than 1,600 exhibitors will represent the complete textile value chain, including fibre, yarn, fabrics, apparel, fashion, home textiles, technical textiles and ancillary industries. Textile manufacturing clusters such as Tirupur, Ichalkaranji and Ahmedabad will also participate. International exhibitors from 14 countries, including the US, UK, Japan, Portugal, Spain, New Zealand, South Korea, South Africa and Nepal, along with organisations such as the United Nations and the European Union, will be present. Industry sponsors include Trident, Vardhman Textiles, RSWM, Shahi Exports, Colorjet, Arvind, PDS Limited and Sattva.
Business Meetings and MoUs
The event will facilitate over 4,000 B2B meetings, 100+ B2G meetings and the signing of more than 30 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) across trade, technology, sustainability, investment and market access, creating new opportunities for manufacturers, exporters and international partners.
International Delegations
Bharat Tex 2026 will welcome more than 350 speakers from over 20 countries, including policymakers, business leaders, industry experts and global thought leaders.
Ministerial delegations from New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Cambodia and Brunei are expected to participate, while industry delegations from countries including the United States, Japan, Spain, the United Kingdom, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, New Zealand, the UAE, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar will explore sourcing, investment and trade collaborations. Special bilateral engagements will focus on the India-US cotton partnership, India-New Zealand wool ecosystem, India-UK FTA, Japan and Russia.
Knowledge Sessions
More than 100 knowledge sessions comprising panel discussions, roundtables, masterclasses and state presentations will address themes such as trade, investment, sustainability, Industry 5.0, technical textiles, innovation, policy, fashion and global sourcing. Supported by over 50 knowledge partners, these sessions aim to strengthen MSMEs and improve export competitiveness.
Sustainability Awards
The event will also host the CITI Textile Sustainability Awards 2026, recognising excellence across seven categories, including resource efficiency, energy and emissions, circular economy, sustainable materials, social responsibility, responsible business and industry collaboration.
Digital Business Experience
Bharat Tex 2026 will enhance business networking through its dedicated mobile application and Pre-Fair Directory, enabling exhibitor discovery, AI-assisted support, buyer-seller matchmaking, QR-based lead capture, digital badges, meeting scheduling and seamless event navigation.
Strengthening India’s Global Textile Position
As Bharat Tex 2026 opens its doors to the global textile community, the exhibition is expected to showcase India’s manufacturing capabilities while reinforcing the country’s commitment to building resilient, sustainable and globally competitive textile value chains. By bringing together governments, manufacturers, exporters, investors, policymakers and international buyers, the event aims to expand trade, attract investment and strengthen India’s role in the global textile industry.
