Bharat Tex 2024
A Landmark Beginning
New Delhi: India is all set to showcase the strength, scale and sustainability of its textile ecosystem as the third edition of Bharat Tex 2026, the country’s largest and most comprehensive global textile exhibition, opens at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from July 14 to 17, 2026. Bringing together the entire textile value chain under one roof—from fibre, yarn and fabrics to garments, technical textiles, machinery, fashion, sustainability and global sourcing—the mega event is expected to reinforce India’s position as a preferred global textile manufacturing and sourcing destination. Organised with the support of the Ministry of Textiles and industry bodies, Bharat Tex 2026 reflects the Government’s 5F Vision—Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion and Fashion to Foreign Markets, highlighting India’s ambition to emerge as a global textile powerhouse. With participation from leading manufacturers, exporters, buyers, innovators, designers and policymakers from across the world, the event will serve as a platform for business collaborations, technology adoption, investments and policy dialogue, while showcasing India’s commitment to sustainable and future-ready textile manufacturing.
The first edition of Bharat Tex, held from 26–29 February 2024 at Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi, New Delhi, marked a landmark moment for India’s textile and apparel sector. Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, the event successfully positioned India as a leading global textile manufacturing and sourcing hub.
Spread across nearly 2 lakh square metres, Bharat Tex 2024 brought together the entire textile value chain under one roof, embodying the Prime Minister’s 5F vision. The event witnessed participation from over 3,500 business exhibitors, more than 3,000 buyers from over 100 countries, and over 1,00,000 trade and business visitors, highlighting the scale and global interest in India’s textile ecosystem.
A global conference featuring over 50 knowledge sessions brought together policymakers, global CEOs, and industry leaders to discuss innovation, sustainability, trade, and emerging trends in the sector. The event also facilitated over 60 international MoUs, investment discussions, product launches, and research collaborations, reinforcing Bharat Tex as a powerful platform for global engagement, partnerships, and industry growth.
Bharat Tex 2025
Deepening Global Engagement
Bharat Tex 2025 firmly cemented India’s podium position on the global textile stage, emerging as one of the most comprehensive and influential textile platforms in the world. The event was held from 14th-17th February 2025 across two premier venues, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, which showcased the entire textile value chain, and the India Expo Centre and Mart, Greater Noida, which hosted dedicated showcases on handicrafts, apparel machinery, chemicals and dyes, along with the India Sourcing Conclave.
The event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji, underscoring the strategic importance of the textile sector in India’s growth and export ambitions. Bharat Tex 2025 witnessed an unprecedented scale of participation, bringing together 5,200+ exhibitors and 9,900+ buyers, including 6,100+ international buyers from across the world. Spread across an exhibition area of over 2,20,000 square metres, the event displayed more than 20,000 textile products and attracted over 1,25,000 visitors, reflecting the scale and vibrancy of India’s textile ecosystem.
Positioned as the largest unified global textile expo, Bharat Tex 2025 truly emerged as a global marketplace for textile trade and collaboration. The event generated over 70,000 business inquiries and facilitated more than 8,000 B2B meetings, creating substantial opportunities for partnerships, sourcing and investments. Major buyer delegations participated from the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Japan and Russia, among others. Overall, the event saw participation from more than 140 countries, reinforcing Bharat Tex as a truly global platform connecting India’s textile capabilities with the international marketplace.
Context & Rationale
Inspired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign), Bharat Tex has emerged as a definitive global stage for the entire textile value chain. What began in 2024 as a landmark initiative to showcasing India’s holistic textiles manufacturing ecosystems to the global audience, has rapidly matured into the world’s largest integrated textile expo, fostering high-level policy discussions and international trade partnerships across more than 140 countries.
Building on the momentum of the previous two editions, Bharat Tex 2026 is positioned as a strategic platform for deepening global textile partnerships. Following a record-breaking 2025 event, which brought together over 5,200 exhibitors and 6,100+ international buyers from over 120 countries, the upcoming edition solidifies India’s podium position in the global industry. By integrating traditional craftsmanship with advanced technical textiles, Bharat Tex serves as a critical bridge for investment, sustainability and technological collaboration, shaping the future of global textile trade.
Bharat Tex serves not only as an exhibition but as a strategic convergence platform, enabling trade partnerships, investment linkages, technology transfer and policy collaboration, with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and future-ready manufacturing. With participation from 130+ countries, 3500+ business exhibitors, 7000+ global buyers and large-scale B2B engagements, the platform has rapidly evolved into a key gateway for international textile trade. In the context of shifting global supply chains, sustainability imperatives, and expanding trade agreements, Bharat Tex 2026 provides a timely opportunity for Indian and Taiwan to deepen engagement with India, align with emerging market opportunities and co-create resilient, future-ready textile value chains.
Data Points for Influencers’
Event Basics
- Dates: 14th – 17th July 2026
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Organizer: Bharat Tex Trade Federation (consortium of Textile Export Promotion Councils & Industry Bodies), supported by Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India
- Vision: Inspired by PM Modi’s 5F Vision – Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign
- Edition: 3rd edition – India’s largest global textiles expo
Scale & Numbers
Global Participation
Pavilion
Dedicated International Pavilion for cross-border engagement.
Speakers
US, UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, Portugal, France, Switzerland, South Korea, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Sweden, Kenya, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Egypt, Indonesia.
Ministerial Interest
New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Cambodia, Brunei.
Industry Delegations
US, Japan, Spain, UK, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, New Zealand, UAE, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Uganda.
Institutions
United Nations, European Union.
Bilateral Sessions
India-US cotton partnership, India-New Zealand wool ecosystem, India-UK FTA in action, Japan delegation engagement, Russia-focused discussions.
State Participation
8 Sponsor States
Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu.
9 Exhibitor States/UTs
Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Manipur, Rajasthan, West Bengal.
Investor Connect
Dedicated sessions for Gujarat, UP, Karnataka, MP, Punjab, Bihar, Maharashtra, Telangana, Tamil Nadu + Gujarat/UP PM MITRA Master Developer Session.
Key Sponsors / Industry Players
Trident, Vardhman Textiles, RSWM, Shahi Exports, Colorjet, Arvind, PDS Limited, Sattva.
Textile Clusters Showcased
Tirupur, Ichalkaranji, Ahmedabad, among others.
Knowledge Programme
Themes: Trade & Investment, Technology & Innovation, Sustainability & Circularity, Fashion & Craft, Policy, State Sessions. Topics: export readiness, sustainability compliance, Industry 5.0, fibre security, product innovation, global sourcing trends — MSME-focused.
Business Outcomes Expected
Sustainability Spotlight
CITI Textile Sustainability Awards 2026 across 7 focus areas: Resource Efficiency, Energy & Emissions, Circular Economy, Sustainable Materials, Social Responsibility, Responsible Business, Industry Collaboration.
Digital Enablement
- Bharat Tex 2026 Mobile App: exhibitor discovery, B2B meeting scheduling, digital badge, QR lead capture, live agenda, AI-powered assistance.
- Pre-Fair Directory: enables buyer-seller matchmaking ahead of the event.
