Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh,has inaugurated Bharat Tex 2026, India's flagship global textile event, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the commencement of the world's largest integrated textile value chain event with record international participation. 

Organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) with the support of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Bharat Tex 2026 has brought together more than 6,000 buyers from over 130 countries, and over 1.3 lakh trade visitors.

The event is taking place in area spanning more than 1.6 million sq. ft. of exhibition space and featuring over 20,000 textile products. All seem to be reaffirming India's emergence as a trusted global sourcing destination and a strategic partner in resilient, sustainable and innovation-driven textile value chains.

The inaugural ceremony on July 15 was attended by Shri Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for Textiles; Ms. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles; senior officials of the Government of India; Shri Naren Goenka, Chairman, and Shri Bhadresh Dodhia, Co-Chairman, Organising Committee, Bharat Tex; Ministers and Officials from partner States; global buyers; sourcing heads; industry leaders; exporters; investors; and representatives from across the international textile ecosystem.

Reflecting on Bharat Tex's growing international profile, the ceremony was also attended by the Russian Ministerial delegation led by Timur Gavaev, Minister of Agriculture, Russian Federation and also attended by High Commissioner and Ministerial Delegations from New Zealand led by Mark Patterson, Associate Minister of Agriculture and Minister for Rural Communities, further reinforcing the event's emergence as a platform for global trade and policy dialogue.

Underlining the truly national character of this edition, the event has brought together eight Sponsor States, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, alongside nine participating States and Union Territories, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Manipur, Rajasthan and West Bengal, showcasing their industrial infrastructure, investment opportunities and policy support.

The event was also graced by the presence of Punjab Chief Minister Shri Bhagwant Mann and Bihar State Industries Minister Ms Shreyasi Singh. From Tamil Nadu Minister of Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi minister Thiru M. Vijay Balaji, and Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce Minister Ms. Selvi S. Keerthana attended.

To further strengthen Centre-State-industry collaboration, dedicated State Investor Connect Sessions are being held for Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Bihar, Maharashtra, Telangana and Tamil Nadu over the course of the event, including a focused PM MITRA Master Developer Session for Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, aimed at translating policy support into on-ground investment.

Beyond the inaugural stage, Bharat Tex 2026 will host over 350 speakers, including international experts, industry leaders, CXOs, policymakers and thought leaders from more than 20 countries, supported by a dedicated International Pavilion for structured cross-border engagement. Industry and business delegations from the United States, Japan, Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, New Zealand, the UAE, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Myanmar, among others, are expected over the four days. Special bilateral sessions will cover the India-US cotton partnership, the India-New Zealand wool ecosystem, the India-UK FTA in action, a dedicated Japan delegation engagement and Russia-focused textile discussions.

Bharat Tex 2026 showcases India's complete textile ecosystem, with thousands of business exhibitors spanning fibres, yarns, fabrics, apparel and fashion, home textiles, technical textiles, handlooms, handicrafts, machinery and ancillary industries.

Alongside, India's renowned textile clusters such as Tirupur, Ichalkaranji and Ahmedabad will be displayed. 

International exhibitors from 14 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Portugal, Spain, New Zealand, South Korea, South Africa and Nepal, are participating.

Also, it will witness institutional representation from the United Nations and European Union, and key industry sponsors including Trident, Vardhman Textiles, RSWM, Shahi Exports, Colorjet, Arvind, PDS Limited and Sattva. 

Over four days, the event serves as a comprehensive platform for trade, investment, policy dialogue and international business engagement, bringing together stakeholders from across the global textile value chain.

Bharat Tex 2026 will host more than 100 knowledge sessions, comprising 39 panel discussions, 16 roundtables, 37 masterclasses and 8 State sessions.

These events will be qqqqqqqqsupported by more than 50 knowledge partners and covering themes such as trade and investment, sustainability, Industry 5.0, innovation, technical textiles, fashion, policy and global sourcing. Alongside these sessions, the platform is set to facilitate over 4,000 curated B2B meetings, more than 100 B2G meetings and the signing of over 30 MoUs spanning trade, investment, technology, sustainability and market access, translating conversations into commerce across the global textile value chain.

The event will also host the CITI Textile Sustainability Awards 2026, recognising responsible business practices across seven focus areas: Resource Efficiency, Energy & Emissions, Circular Economy, Sustainable Materials, Social Responsibility, Responsible Business and Industry Collaboration.

To enable seamless engagement, Bharat Tex 2026 is leveraging its Mobile App and Pre-Fair Directory as integrated digital business platforms, enabling exhibitor discovery, meeting scheduling, event navigation, QR-based lead capture, digital badge access, AI-assisted support and advance buyer-seller matchmaking for a more efficient, data-driven business experience.

As India's flagship global textile event, Bharat Tex 2026 underscores the country's transformation into a globally trusted textile manufacturing and sourcing hub. By bringing together governments, industry, innovators, investors and buyers on a single platform, the event reinforces India's leadership in building resilient, sustainable and future-ready textile value chains while advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.

About Bharat Tex 2026

AwareBharat Tex 2026 is India's flagship global textile event organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF), an umbrella body of Textile Export Promotion Councils and industry associations, with the support of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Being held from 14th – 17th July 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the event showcases India's complete textile value chain and serves as a premier platform for global trade, investment, innovation, sustainability and international collaboration in the textile and apparel sector.