AEPC facilitated the participation of 416 apparel exhibitors, connecting them with 1,365 international buyers and 722 buying agents from across the world. The event also saw participation from top CEOs and CXOs of leading European apparel companies, representatives of global apparel brands and official business delegations from Russia, Japan, Poland and Spain, creating one of the largest B2B sourcing platforms for the apparel industry.
Investment promotion remained a key focus during Bharat Tex 2026. The Ministry of Textiles organised a dedicated Trade and Investment Session, presided over by the Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh and attended by the Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Ms. Neelam Shami Rao, Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC, senior officials of the Ministry of Textiles, industry leaders and investors. The session highlighted India’s growing attractiveness as a global textile and apparel investment destination, showcased investment opportunities across the textile and apparel value chain, and reinforced the Government’s commitment to promoting domestic and global investments in the sector.
With the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) coming into force during Bharat Tex 2026, the landmark agreement remained one of the major highlights of the event. The session titled “India–UK CETA in Action: Shaping the Future of Textile Trade and Investment,” jointly organised by ITPO and AEPC, was attended by the Union Minister of State for Textiles Shri Pabitra Margherita, the Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Ms. Neelam Shami Rao, Chairman, ITPO, Shri Jawed Ashraf, and Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC, along with senior government officials and industry leaders.
The Tiruppur apparel cluster attracted strong interest from international buyers, while AEPC signed a strategic MoU with the Government of Madhya Pradesh to strengthen the state’s apparel manufacturing ecosystem.
AEPC also participated in key conferences and knowledge sessions on sustainability, FTAs, investment, innovation and manufacturing competitiveness, reinforcing India’s leadership in the global apparel sector.
Exhibitors reported strong business enquiries and productive buyer meetings, while international buyers appreciated India’s manufacturing excellence, sustainability initiatives and reliable supply chain capabilities, with many expressing interest in expanding long-term sourcing partnerships.
Commenting on the event, Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC, said, “Bharat Tex 2026 has been the most successful edition of Bharat Tex so far. The overwhelming response from international buyers, premium global brands and sourcing leaders reflects growing confidence in India’s manufacturing capabilities and reinforces our position as a trusted global sourcing destination.”
“The operationalisation of the India–UK CETA, along with FTAs signed with 38 countries, opens unprecedented opportunities for Indian apparel exporters. Bharat Tex 2026 has further strengthened India’s apparel ecosystem and will accelerate exports, investments and employment.”
Dr. Sakthivel thanked the Ministry of Textiles, participating State Governments, Bharat Tex Organising Committee, international buyers, exhibitors and industry stakeholders for making Bharat Tex 2026 a resounding success. He also appreciated the excellent planning and execution by the Bharat Tex management team and reaffirmed AEPC’s commitment to building on the momentum generated by the event to further strengthen India’s position as a leading global apparel sourcing destination.
