Bharat Tex 2026: India’s Global Textile Mega Event Returns
13 November 2025: The Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) has officially announced the third edition of Bharat Tex, India’s flagship global textile and apparel event, to be held from 14-17 July 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event promises to elevate India’s textile narrative on the global stage through innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
The announcement was made during a press conference hosted by BTTF, a consortium representing India’s leading Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and major textile industry associations. The leadership shared the roadmap, vision and scale of Bharat Tex 2026, marking the formal commencement of preparations for the upcoming mega event.
Following the resounding success of its previous two editions, Bharat Tex has firmly established itself as India’s global textile showcase. The second edition, held from 14-17 February 2025 across Bharat Mandapam and India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, covered an expansive 2.2 million sq. ft. exhibition area. The event featured 5,000+ exhibitors, welcomed 6,000 international buyers from over 120 countries, and drew more than 1.2 lakh visitors. With 80+ knowledge sessions, 8,000+ B2B and B2G meetings, and high-level policy dialogues, the edition generated export opportunities valued at approximately USD 2.5 billion and investment commitments exceeding ?2,100 crore.
Naren Goenka, Chairman of BTTF, highlighted that after the outstanding success of the 2024 and 2025 editions, Bharat Tex 2026 aims to elevate the platform even further as the unified showcase of India’s textile value chain. He emphasized that the upcoming edition will continue to embody the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s 5F Vision – Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, and Fashion to Foreign – uniting every segment of the textile ecosystem under one roof. The event will also align with the national governance vision of Reform, Perform, Transform and Inform, reflecting India’s progress in innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.
Expected to be one of the largest global textile gatherings, Bharat Tex 2026 will convene industry leaders, manufacturers, buyers, policymakers, and visionaries for a dynamic exchange of ideas, technology and opportunities. The four-day event will feature thought-leadership sessions, innovation showcases, and experiential exhibits aimed at fostering cross-sectoral collaboration and global partnerships.
Bhadresh Dodhia, Co-Chairman of BTTF, revealed that one of the event’s highlights will be the Global Textile Dialogue 2026, which will bring together international CXOs, policymakers, sustainability experts, and R&D leaders to deliberate on Industry 4.0, ESG imperatives, trade dynamics and technology partnerships.
He further added that Bharat Tex 2026 will strengthen India’s position as a sustainable, reliable, and globally preferred sourcing hub, offering MSMEs, start-ups, and artisans an unparalleled platform to connect with global markets, investors, and technology providers. The event will spotlight circular manufacturing, responsible production, and textile innovation, while celebrating creativity through design labs, innovation pavilions, and fashion showcases.
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