Sustainability

Join distinguished industry leaders and policymakers at #BharatTex2026 for an insightful roundtable on “India: A Trusted Partner in an Uncertain World” at #BharatTex2026 and explore strategies for navigating an evolving global trade landscape.

Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Dates: 14-17 July 2026.

The future of textile manufacturing starts here!

Bharat Tex 2026 will bring together industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to explore how Industry 5.0 is transforming #textilemanufacturing. From #smartfactories and #sustainable #digitalprinting to integrated supply chains and emerging opportunities in medical textiles, these knowledge sessions will examine the technologies and strategies shaping the next generation of the textile industry.

the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI)!

India's textile and apparel industry stands at a pivotal moment, driven by growing global demand, evolving sustainability imperatives, rapid technological advancements, and emerging trade opportunities.

As a key industry partner of Bharat Tex 2026, CITI is pleased to organize a series of knowledge sessions, high-level industry interactions, and the CITI Textile Sustainability & Innovation Awards 2026, bringing together policymakers, global industry.

CITI TEXTILE SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS 2026
15th July 2026, Wednesday, 2:30 PM Onwards
BHARAT MANDAPAM, NEW DELHI
Chief Guest: SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH
Hon'ble Minister of Textiles
Guest of Honour: SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA

India's art, craft, and handloom traditions have long been admired across the world—not merely as products, but as living expressions of culture, creativity, and community. Today, as global markets increasingly value authenticity, sustainability, ethical sourcing, and artisanal excellence, Indian crafts are uniquely positioned to emerge as a powerful driver of economic growth and global influence.

Yet, the future of this sector depends on much more than preserving tradition. It requires a collective commitment to innovation, technology, market access, gender inclusion, sustainable production, and policy support. The next phase of growth will be defined by our ability to empower artisans while connecting heritage with contemporary consumer demands.

The Digital Trade & E-commerce track within the knowledge sessions comprises four masterclasses, split across 14th and 16th July, seven and nine days from now respectively. Taken together, the sessions address how Indian textile businesses — from established exporters to smaller manufacturers — access buyers and markets through digital channels, spanning traditional sourcing intermediaries as well as global online marketplaces. The track's sponsor list reflects that range: a buying agents' industry body sits alongside two of the world's largest e-commerce and retail platforms, each approaching the same underlying question of market access from a different position in the supply chain. Bharat Tex 2026 will be held from 14th to 17th July at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation and supported by India's Ministry of Textiles under the government's 5F vision — Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.

Investment & Industrial Infrastructure at Bharat Tex 2026

Panel Discussion: AdvantEdge': The India Investment Opportunity
14TH JULY | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | MEETING ROOM 18, CONVENTION CENTRE 

Bharat Tex 2026 will be held from 14th to 17th July at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation and supported by India's Ministry of Textiles under the government's 5F vision — Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.

TEXFERENCE 2026
Organizing Body:
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
Department of Fibres and Textile Processing Technology
Invitation:
invites you to attend l Inter-Institute Technical Conference

We Replaced 90% of Imports in 8 Years” – Chetan Agarwal at PHDCCI Conference

As covered by Salil Chawla, Director DFU Publications, in his capacity as delegate on 30th June, 2026 at the "National Conference on Technical Textiles" organised by PHDCCI. Excerpts from the address by Chetan Agarwal – Activewear Expert, TEDx Speaker, Author & Founder, Positex Group:
"I have been importing a lot of these fabrics into India. What gladdens me most about this session is that for years I have largely spoken about import substitution. Today, the topic is scaling indigenous sport tech for global dominance — and that surely deserves applause.
The last five years have brought a massive shift. Earlier, brands depended on stock lot fabrics from Taiwan and later fresh fabrics from China. Today, India is perhaps the only country after China with a complete ecosystem — from fibre and yarn to garmenting.

As covered by Salil,Chawla, Director DFU Publications in the capacity of delegate on 30th June, 2026 "National Conference on Technical Textiles" organised by PHDCCI. Excerpts from Associate Professor in The Department of Textile Technology at IIT Delhi, address during one of the panel discussions: 

Address at the National Conference on Technical Textiles
How Can Advanced Textile Research Redefine Sports Performance? The Role of Academic Institutions in Bridging Laboratory Innovation and Commercial Sports Products

At the outset, I would like to thank Dr. Manisha, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), and WRA for inviting me and giving me this opportunity to share my thoughts.

Panel Discussion
वस्त्र मंत्रालय
MINISTRY OF TEXTILES
सत्यमेव जयते

राष्ट्रीय फैशन प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान (NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FASHION TECHNOLOGY)
Bharat TEX 2026: TEXTILES | FASHION | SUSTAINABILITY

Join the conversation on "Scaling Through Synergy: Building Local Capability to Power Global Textile Value Chains"   to collaboration, technology, and manufacturing excellence that can position India as a preferred global sourcing destination.

15 July 2026
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

(Kindly select “Scaling Through Synergy: Building Local Capability to Power Global Textile Value Chains” under the Knowledge Sessions tab)
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