Bharat Tex 2026 Event App Launched by Textiles Ministry
Why in the news
Ahead of the July exhibition, the Ministry of Textiles released a digital tool meant to help exhibitors and visitors find partners and follow up on business contacts.
Key facts
- Launched by: Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles.
- Event: Bharat Tex 2026, 14-17 July 2026, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Organisers: Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) plus 11 textile Export Promotion Councils, with the ministry backing them.
App features
| Module | What it does |
|---|---|
| AI smart assistant | Answers questions on schedule, venue and directions round the clock |
| Networking and meetings | Helps find partners, fix meetings, manage availability and track interactions |
| QR lead capture | Digital badges are scanned to store contacts for later follow-up |
About Bharat Tex
A flagship textile exhibition begun in February 2024, spanning the whole chain, from raw cotton and yarn through fabric to garments, technical textiles and home furnishing.
The 5F vision
PM Modi’s framework for textiles: Farm, Fibre, Factory, Fashion, Foreign. It targets an end-to-end value chain, from cultivation to global fashion exports, so India is more than a raw-material supplier.
Significance
- Gives the flagship event wider global trade visibility.
- AI matchmaking should improve business-to-business outcomes.
- Supports the goal of $250 billion in textile exports by 2030.
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: Textiles.
- Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- Related term: 5F vision.