Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday inaugurated Bharat Tex 2026, India’s flagship global textile event, which is set to become one of the world’s largest integrated textile fairs. The exhibition will be held from July 14 to 17 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi and will showcase the entire textile value chain, from fibre and yarn to fabrics, garments, technical textiles, and sustainable innovations.
The Ministry of Textiles expects participation from over 3,500 business exhibitors, more than 7,000 international buyers representing 140 countries, and around 1.3 lakh trade visitors. The event aims to highlight India as a reliable and sustainable sourcing destination while positioning the country as a major global investment hub for the textile industry.
Speaking at the launch, Singh said Bharat Tex reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 5F vision — Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign markets — under the Make in India initiative. He added that the fair will bring together manufacturers, designers, exporters, start-ups, MSMEs, and policymakers across the textile ecosystem.
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The exhibition will feature sectors including apparel and fashion, home textiles, technical textiles, handicrafts, handlooms, and advanced manufacturing technologies. It will also host knowledge sessions, policy dialogues, reverse buyer-seller meets, and industry interactions aimed at facilitating business partnerships and boosting exports.
A key highlight of the event will be the Global Textile Dialogue, where policymakers, industry leaders, and experts will discuss emerging trends such as sustainable textiles, ESG standards, Industry 5.0, global trade dynamics, and resilient supply chains. The platform will also allow MSMEs, designers, start-ups, and academic institutions to showcase innovations and connect with international buyers.
Organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF), an umbrella body of 11 textile-related Export Promotion Councils and other industry organisations, Bharat Tex 2026 builds on the success of previous editions in 2024 and 2025. The Ministry said the event is expected to further strengthen India’s position in the global textile and apparel market while promoting investment, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing.
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