Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh launched Bharat Tex 2026, India’s flagship global textile exhibition, positioning the country as a major hub for textile manufacturing, innovation and international trade. The event is expected to emerge as the world’s largest integrated textile fair, bringing together the entire textile value chain on a single platform.
Speaking at the launch event, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh described Bharat Tex as a comprehensive global platform that connects every segment of the textile ecosystem, from fibre and yarn to fabrics, garments, technical textiles and sustainable textile innovations. He said the event reflects India’s growing influence in the global textile economy and highlights the country’s capabilities as both a reliable sourcing destination and a large-scale investment destination for textile manufacturing.
Giriraj Singh commended the role of textile Export Promotion Councils and industry bodies for working together to create a unified platform under the Bharat Tex initiative. He emphasised that the event reflects the five F vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that focuses on transforming the textile sector from farm to fibre, fibre to factory, factory to fashion and fashion to foreign markets.
The launch ceremony was attended by Secretary Ministry of Textiles Neelam Shami Rao, Additional Secretary Ministry of Textiles Rohit Kansal, senior representatives of Export Promotion Councils and industry leaders from across the textile sector.
Largest Edition Of Global Textile Event
Bharat Tex 2026 will be held from 14 to 17 July 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The upcoming edition is expected to be the largest and most impactful textile exhibition ever organised in India.
The event is projected to host more than 3,500 business exhibitors and attract over 7,000 international buyers representing more than 140 countries. Organisers also expect participation from more than 1,30,000 trade visitors, making it one of the largest textile trade gatherings in the world.
The exhibition will showcase the entire textile ecosystem including fibres, yarns, fabrics, apparel and fashion, home textiles, technical textiles, handicrafts, handlooms and intelligent manufacturing technologies.
Officials noted that the scale and diversity of participation reflect India’s integrated strengths in manufacturing, design, technology and global trade within the textile sector.
Platform For Innovation Trade And Sustainability
Bharat Tex 2026 builds on the success of previous editions held in 2024 and 2025. The event will combine exhibitions, policy dialogues, knowledge sessions and reverse buyer seller meetings aimed at facilitating trade partnerships and generating actionable outcomes for the industry.
Special focus areas for the upcoming edition include sustainable textiles, circular textile production systems, technical textiles, innovation driven manufacturing and integration of micro small and medium enterprises into global supply chains.
The event will also provide opportunities for start ups, designers, academic institutions and textile innovators to showcase new technologies and solutions that can drive the next phase of growth in the textile sector.
Organisers said the exhibition will serve as a platform where Indian companies can connect with international buyers, global manufacturers and investors, enabling strategic collaborations and market expansion.
Global Textile Dialogue
One of the major highlights of Bharat Tex 2026 will be the Global Textile Dialogue. The dialogue will feature a series of knowledge sessions and discussions involving policymakers, international industry leaders, researchers and innovators.
The sessions will focus on emerging global trends such as sustainability and environmental social governance standards, global trade dynamics, Industry 5.0 technologies, resilient supply chains and the growing importance of technical textiles.
These discussions are expected to generate insights that can help industry stakeholders and policy makers shape the future of the textile sector.
Support For MSMEs And Traditional Sectors
The event will also highlight opportunities for micro small and medium enterprises, which form the backbone of India’s textile manufacturing ecosystem.
Bharat Tex 2026 will enable MSMEs and small scale textile units to present their products and innovations to international buyers and investors.
Officials said the platform will also highlight the role of traditional sectors such as handlooms and handicrafts, which continue to play a vital role in employment generation and cultural heritage preservation in the textile industry.
The exhibition will also present flagship policy initiatives and reforms introduced by central and state governments aimed at strengthening textile manufacturing, boosting exports and attracting investment.
Industry Led Initiative
Bharat Tex 2026 is an industry led initiative organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, an umbrella organisation representing eleven textile related Export Promotion Councils and other industry associations.
During the launch event Chairman Bharat Tex Trade Federation Naren Goenka and Co Chairman Bharat Tex Trade Federation Bhadresh Dodia spoke about the activities and programmes planned for the upcoming fair.
They emphasised that the collaborative participation of industry bodies and export promotion councils will ensure that Bharat Tex becomes a global meeting point for the textile and apparel industry.
Strengthening India Position In Global Textile Trade
Officials said Bharat Tex 2026 reflects India’s ambition to strengthen its position as one of the leading textile manufacturing and export hubs in the world.
By bringing together manufacturers, exporters, designers, technology providers, policy makers and global buyers on a single platform, the event aims to accelerate trade partnerships, technological innovation and sustainable growth across the textile value chain.
The exhibition is expected to enhance India’s visibility in international markets and contribute to the long term expansion of the country’s textile and apparel industry.
