Bharat Tex 2026 secures Rs 14,300 crore investment commitments
New Delhi, July 17
Bharat Tex 2026 has secured textile investment commitments worth around Rs 14,300 crore and generated business enquiries valued at nearly $2.8 billion, reinforcing India's growing position as a global textile manufacturing and sourcing hub, an official statement said on Friday.
The Ministry of Textiles stated that spread across more than 16 lakh square feet, the event brought together 1,647 exhibitors, nearly 95,000 business visitors, including over 20,000 repeat visits, 11,315 buyers -- of whom 6,090 were international -- along with 3,461 delegates and participants from 138 countries.
Moreover, the exhibition witnessed more than 28,500 business-to-business (B2B) meetings, over 100 business-to-government (B2G) and government-to-government (G2G) interactions, besides several strategic investment discussions during the first three days.
More than 30 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) were signed by states, including Karnataka (Rs 2,821 crore), Bihar (Rs 1,476 crore), Maharashtra (Rs 1,095 crore) and Andhra Pradesh (Rs 4,100 crore), while textile recycling company RE&UP also announced an investment of Rs 4,800 crore in India, according to the ministry.
The event saw strong participation from several states, including Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, which showcased their textile ecosystems through dedicated pavilions.
International participation included ministerial delegations from New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cambodia and Portugal, along with representatives from the European Union and business delegations from more than 30 countries, including the US, Japan, the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Australia and the UAE.
A major milestone during the event was the signing of a Letter of Intent between the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision Paris to strengthen India-European Union collaboration in textile sourcing, sustainability, design and market access.
The event also hosted the Sanrachna Hackathon, where students and innovators showcased solutions in technical textiles, including protective garments, advanced healthcare products and climate-resilient materials.
In a boost to grassroots entrepreneurship, over 250 entrepreneurs and weavers from Aspirational Districts participated in special exposure visits to interact with buyers, exhibitors and industry experts.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally seeing India's textile potential being recognized globally! 🇮🇳 The fact that over 6,000 international buyers attended shows the world is taking notice. Kerala needs to step up though - didn't see our state in the pavilion list. We have such a rich handloom tradition!
The collaboration with Première Vision Paris is a masterstroke. Indian textiles have always been about craftsmanship, but we need to focus on sustainability to compete globally. This partnership could help our exporters meet EU standards more easily. Let's hope the hackathon ideas actually get commercialized.
Good to see Bihar getting Rs 1,476 crore investment - but I hope the benefits reach grassroots weavers and not just big corporates. The Sanrachna Hackathon is a wonderful initiative! Our country needs more innovation in technical textiles for healthcare and defense.
Impressive numbers - 1,647 exhibitors, 28,500 B2B meetings! But I'm slightly skeptical about the "$2.8 billion business enquiries" claim. Enquiries don't always convert to orders. That said, it's a step in the right direction for Make in India. We need more such mega events in tier-2 cities too.
As someone who works in global sourcing, this is exactly what the industry needed. India has been losing market share to Bangladesh and Vietnam, but events like Bharat Tex show serious intent. The RE&UP recycling investment of Rs 4,800 crore is particularly encouraging - sustainability is the future of fashion.
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