A key consortium of leading Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations, the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) is set to host the third edition of India’s premier global textiles and apparel event, Bharat Tex. The upcoming event is scheduled to run from July 14 to 17, 2026, at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Building on mega-event success
The first two editions of Bharat Tex have already cemented the event's reputation as India’s definitive global textile mega-event. Held from February 14 to 17, 2025, the second edition of the event was a resounding success, spanning over 2.2 million sq ft across both the Bharat Mandapam and the India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida..
The 2025 edition of the event hosted over 5,000 exhibitors. It attracted 6,000 international buyers from more than 120 countries and over 120,000 total visitors. The edition also hosted over 80 knowledge sessions and over 8,000 B2B/B2G meetings
The event generated estimated export opportunities of nearly $2.5 billion and secured investment commitments exceeding Rs 2,100 crore.
A unified platform for the textile value chain
Naren Goenka, Chairman, BTTF, emphasizes, following the remarkable success of the 2024 and 2025 events, the 2026 edition is positioned to reach new heights as India’s unified showcase for the entire textile value chain.
The 2026 show will continue to embody the Prime Minister’s transformative 5F Vision: Farm to Fiber, Fiber to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign. This framework is crucial for bringing together every link of the industry under one cohesive roof. Furthermore, the event will align with the broader governance ethos of ‘Reform, Perform, Transform and Inform,’ demonstrating how India's textile ecosystem is advancing toward innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Bharat Tex 2026 is poised to be one of the largest gatherings of its kind, uniting the world’s leading textile manufacturers, buyers, and industry visionaries. It will serve as a confluence of business, innovation, and knowledge exchange, featuring an inspiring series of thought-leadership sessions and experiential showcases.
Focus on global dialogue and sustainability
Bhadresh Dodhia, Co-Chairman, BTTF, highlights, a central feature of Bharat Tex 2026, the Global Textile Dialogue 2026 will convene global industry leaders, CXOs, policymakers, and sustainability experts to deliberate on critical industry topics, including Industry 4.0, ESG imperatives, R&D collaborations, and evolving trade dynamics.
Bharat Tex 2026 is designed to further strengthen India’s position as a sustainable and trusted global sourcing hub, Dodhia adds. It will offer new opportunities for MSMEs, startups, and artisans to engage with global markets, investors, and technology partners. The event will spotlight India’s leadership in circular manufacturing, responsible production, and textile innovation, while celebrating craftsmanship and creativity through dedicated design labs, innovation pavilions, and fashion showcases, he avers.
More than just showcasing textile strength; Bharat Tex 2026 is about stitching together possibilities, people, and progress. As the world gathers in New Delhi, India is ready to tell its most compelling textile story yet.
