Bharat Tex 2026, India’s largest global textile event, is set to be held from 14–17 July 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, showcasing the breadth and depth of India’s textile ecosystem on a unified global platform. Organized by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, a consortium of textile export promotion councils and industry bodies, with the support of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the event highlights India’s position in textiles, fashion, sustainability, technology, innovation, investment and international trade.
Bharat Tex 2026 has evolved into a platform for business, investment, sourcing, innovation, policy dialogue and strategic partnerships across the textile value chain. The event brings together manufacturers, exporters, global buyers, brands, sourcing consultants, investors, policymakers, states, international delegations, designers, artisans, startups and technology providers.
The third edition is expected to see participation from over 7,000 buyers and 1.3 lakh trade visitors, with more than 20,000 textile products on display across an exhibition spanning 1.6 million sq. ft.
The event brings together over 350 speakers, including international experts, national industry leaders, CXOs, policymakers and thought leaders from more than 20 countries, alongside a dedicated International Hall designed to deepen global participation and facilitate cross-border engagement. Speakers and experts from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Portugal, France, Switzerland, South Korea, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Sweden, Kenya, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Egypt and Indonesia are expected to take part in discussions.
This edition has eight sponsor states, including Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. In addition, nine states and union territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Manipur, Rajasthan and West Bengal, are participating as exhibitors. These state participations are intended to showcase India’s regional textile ecosystems, investment opportunities, cluster capabilities, manufacturing infrastructure, and policy and regulatory support.
On the exhibition front, Bharat Tex 2026 presents a showcase of India’s textile value chain with over 1,600 exhibitors across dedicated exhibition halls spanning fiber, yarn, fabric, apparel and fashion, home textiles, technical textiles and ancillary industries. The exhibition also features India’s textile clusters, including Tirupur, Ichalkaranji and Ahmedabad, among others. This edition has international exhibitors from 14 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Portugal, Spain, New Zealand, South Korea, South Africa and Nepal, among others. There is also institutional representation from the United Nations and European Union, along with participation from industry players including key sponsors Trident, Vardhman Textiles, RSWM, Shahi Exports, Colorjet, Arvind, PDS Limited and Sattva.
The third edition is anchoring more than 100 knowledge sessions, a scale-up from the previous edition, including 39 panel discussions, 16 roundtables, 37 masterclasses, 8 state sessions and other specialized formats. More than 50 partner agencies have been onboarded to support the knowledge program. Key thematic areas covered include trade and investment, technology and innovation, sustainability and circularity, fashion and craft, policy sessions and dedicated state sessions. According to the organizers, these sessions are aimed at addressing challenges faced by the textile industry, such as export readiness, sustainability compliance, industry 5.0, fiber security, product innovation, global sourcing trends and emerging technologies, with a focus on helping MSMEs and emerging exporters compete in key markets.
The event is expected to facilitate nearly 3,500 curated B2B meetings, over 100 B2G meetings and the signing of over 20 MoUs across trade, investment, technology, sustainability, market access and institutional collaboration. According to the organizers, these engagements are expected to create outcomes for exporters, manufacturers, buyers, suppliers, states and international partners, along with a boost to investment promotion, global sourcing partnerships, MSME integration, technical textile growth, sustainable manufacturing and India’s positioning in global textile markets.
Bharat Tex’s international profile continues to expand, with growing interest from governments, industry associations and global textile stakeholders. Ministerial delegations from countries including New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Cambodia and Brunei have expressed interest in participating in the event, which the organizers describe as an emerging platform for international policy dialogue and bilateral cooperation in the textile sector.
Industry and business delegations from the United States, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar and Uganda, among others, are also expected to participate, creating opportunities for trade, sourcing, investment partnerships and business collaboration across the global textile value chain. The engagements have been designed around each delegation’s specific requirements, aligning with bilateral trade priorities and shared industry interests. Special sessions cover themes such as the India-US cotton partnership, the India-New Zealand wool ecosystem, the India-UK FTA in action, Japan delegation engagement and Russia-focused textile discussions.
Another feature of this edition is dedicated State Investor Connect sessions, which provide states with a platform to present investment opportunities, industrial infrastructure, PM MITRA linkages, policy support and sectoral strengths. State sessions are planned for Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Maharashtra, Telangana and Tamil Nadu, along with a focused Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh PM MITRA Master Developer session. According to the organizers, these sessions are expected to strengthen centre-state-industry collaboration, attract investment and accelerate the development of competitive textile manufacturing ecosystems.
Bharat Tex 2026 is also hosting the CITI Textile Sustainability Awards 2026, structured around seven focus areas: resource efficiency, energy and emissions, circular economy, sustainable materials, social responsibility, responsible business and industry collaboration. These areas span water and materials conservation, renewable energy adoption, circular innovation, ethical supply chains and cluster-level partnerships.
The Bharat Tex 2026 mobile app has been launched as a digital companion for exhibitors, buyers, delegates, speakers and visitors. The app enables event navigation, exhibitor discovery, B2B meeting scheduling, digital badge access, QR-based lead capture, live agenda access and AI-powered assistance. According to the organizers, the app is helping buyers, delegates and exhibitors with matchmaking, managing meetings, locating stands, accessing floor plans, receiving real-time updates and building post-event leads.
The Pre-Fair Directory is intended to enable buyer-seller matchmaking ahead of the event, allowing buyers, exhibitors and sourcing consultants to identify relevant companies, product categories and business partners in advance. According to the organizers, the mobile app and Pre-Fair Directory together are aimed at making Bharat Tex 2026 a more digitally enabled, data-driven and business-focused trade platform.
Bharat Tex 2026 aims to showcase India’s textile capabilities while supporting the development of globally competitive, resilient and sustainable textile value chains, creating opportunities for trade, investment, technology partnerships and innovation. By bringing together governments, industry leaders, exporters, policymakers, investors, innovators, designers, buyers, sourcing heads and manufacturers on a single platform, the organizers say Bharat Tex 2026 seeks to deepen international partnerships, unlock trade and investment opportunities, and strengthen India’s position in global textile value chains.
