ENA Sectors 2026-03-11 17:13:16 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Mar 11 (KNN)</strong> Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday unveiled Bharat Tex 2026, positioning it as Indias flagship global textile event aimed at strengthening the countrys leadership in the global textile industry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Addressing industry stakeholders, the minister said the event will serve as a comprehensive platform bringing together the entire textile value chain&mdash;from fibre and yarn to fabrics, garments, technical textiles and sustainable innovations. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He noted that the initiative reflects the Prime Ministers 5F vision&mdash;Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign&mdash;and reinforces Indias position as a reliable and sustainable sourcing and investment destination.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Largest Edition Yet</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Scheduled from July 14 17, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, the event is expected to feature over 3,500 exhibitors, 7,000 international buyers from more than 140 countries, and around 1.3 lakh trade visitors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The exhibition will showcase the full textile ecosystem, including fibres, yarns, fabrics, apparel, home textiles, technical textiles, handicrafts, handlooms and intelligent manufacturing technologies.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Focus on Innovation and MSMEs</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Key focus areas include sustainable and circular textiles, technical textiles, MSME participation, innovation and global market access.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event will offer MSMEs, startups, designers and academia a platform to showcase innovations, connect with global buyers and build strategic partnerships. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">It will also highlight government initiatives aimed at boosting investment, trade and the long-term growth of Indias textile sector, including traditional segments such as handlooms.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Global Textile Dialogue</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A major feature will be the Global Textile Dialogue, a series of sessions bringing together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss topics such as global trade dynamics, sustainability and ESG standards, Industry 5.0, technical textiles and resilient supply chains.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event is an industry-led initiative organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, an umbrella body of 11 textile export promotion councils and industry organisations. </span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 45424 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/bharat-tex-2026-to-host-over-3500-exhibitors-7000-global-buyers-over-140-countries-giriraj-singh 2026-03-11 17:13:16 knnindia.co.in