The 38th edition of the Garment Technology Expo (GTE 2025) concluded successfully at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, reaffirming its position as South Asia’s most comprehensive platform for garment machinery, accessories, and technology solutions. Held from 7 to 9 November 2025, the show attracted over 9,700 trade visitors, including leading apparel manufacturers, exporters, institutional buyers, startups, and sourcing heads from across West India.
Organised jointly by Garment Technology Expo Pvt. Ltd. and India Exposition Mart Ltd. (IEML), the event showcased cutting-edge innovations driving transformation in the textile and apparel sector. The exhibition was supported by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and approved by the MSME Ministry.
The expo was inaugurated in the presence of eminent industry leaders, including Shri Arpan Shah, Senior Vice President – GGMA; Shri KL Ramesh, Chairman – HCSSC; Dr Sameer Sood, Director – NIFT Gandhinagar; Shri Tushar Kuvadiya, President – SETJA; and Dr Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Chairman – IEML. While addressing the gathering, the dignitaries highlighted the crucial role of technology adoption in enhancing production quality, efficiency, and sustainability in garment manufacturing.
Industry Leaders Emphasise Innovation & National Vision
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, Shri Arpan Shah reaffirmed the excitement of MSMEs and manufacturers in Gujarat for advanced technologies showcased at GTE. He stressed the importance of evolving with trends in AI-driven manufacturing to contribute meaningfully to the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047” and boost India’s position as a global production hub.
Dr Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Chairman – IEML, said that GTE has evolved into a strategic catalyst that strengthens industry capabilities, particularly for MSMEs. He emphasised the importance of collaboration between manufacturers, designers, and technology providers to stay competitive in the global market.
Highlighting textiles as India’s second-largest employment generator, Dr Sameer Sood, Director of NIFT Gandhinagar, noted that technology combined with sustainability will play a decisive role in accelerating growth under India’s development vision, with a special focus on textiles, technology and tourism.
Strong Industry Participation
Over 225 brands from 20+ countries displayed live demonstrations of machinery and solutions across 50,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space. The show focused on emerging technologies across the apparel value chain, including garment sewing machinery, embroidery solutions, digital textile printing, CAD/CAM systems, automation & robotics, testing & quality equipment, and machinery parts & accessories. Delegations from leading manufacturing clusters in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Mumbai attended the expo, alongside major buying houses and institutional sourcing teams.
Business Outcomes
GTE 2025 recorded significant business engagement with one-to-one buyer–seller interactions, high-volume enquiries, and confirmed orders across the three-day event. MSME units leveraged participation benefits under government schemes while exploring modern solutions to scale their production environment.
Speaking to media, Inderjit S. Sahni, Founder, Chairman & Managing Director – Garment Technology Expo Pvt. Ltd., expressed gratitude to the industry for overwhelming support. He further added, “GTE continues its journey to bring the garment manufacturing fraternity together on one platform. Each edition aims to deliver better business opportunities, meaningful networking, and access to the latest global technologies. We remain committed to being ‘The Best Today and Still Better Tomorrow.’”
Next Editions Announced
Following the successful conclusion of GTE 2025 in Ahmedabad, the organisers announced the roadmap for upcoming editions: GTE 2026 – Greater Noida from 20–23 March 2026, India Exposition Mart Ltd., and GTE 2026 – Bangalore in September 2026. Both shows will feature a co-located Lace & Trims Show, expanding sourcing solutions for essential components used in apparel manufacturing.
