As India’s garment and textile machinery manufacturing industry continues to invest in advanced technologies, automation and sustainable production, Gartex Texprocess India 2026, incorporating Denim Show, presented the latest innovations from the industry. With a strong turnout of 15,079 visitors, exhibitors and visitors engaged in genuine buyer-seller interactions, driving business growth.
The show was inaugurated by an eminent panel of industry leaders, reflecting the strong support and collaboration of the textile and denim manufacturing ecosystem. The dignitaries included Shri Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director of RSMW Ltd; Mr. Sharad Jaipuria, Chairman of the Denim Manufacturers Association and Chairman & Managing Director of Ginni International Ltd; Mr. Simon Lee, Managing Director of Hyosung Group (Hyosung Corporation India Pvt Ltd & Hyosung India Pvt Ltd); Mr. Abhinav Arya, Managing Director of Fabcare (India) Pvt Ltd; Mr. Murari, Managing Director of Baba Textile Machinery India Pvt Ltd; Mr. Deepak Chaudhary, Managing Director of Aura Technologies; Mr. Eswaran, Country Head of Mehala Machines India Pvt Ltd; Ms. Himani Gulati, Director of MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd; Mr. Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd; Mr. Gaurav Juneja, Director of MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd; Mr. Winston Pereira, Executive Director of Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd; and Mr. Gagandeep Singh, Secretary General of the Denim Manufacturers Association. Their presence underscored the significance of the event as a premier platform for innovation, collaboration, and business growth in the textile and denim industry.
On the occasion, Ms Himani Gulati, Director, MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, shared: “Every edition of Gartex Texprocess India incorporating the Denim Show reflects how rapidly the garment and textile machinery manufacturing industry is evolving alongnwithh the denim secment. By bringing together technology innovators, manufacturers, policymakers and brands under one roof, the exhibition creates an environment where ideas are exchanged, investments are explored, and the future of textile manufacturing is shaped through meaningful industry engagement.
Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director & Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, expressed his thoughts as: “As India’s textile manufacturing sector continues to modernise, businesses are increasingly looking for technologies that improve efficiency, sustainability and product quality. Gartex Texprocess India incorporating the Denim Show is a focused B2B trade fair that has evolved into a platform where these B2B conversations translate into real business decisions, giving the industry access to innovations that will define the next generation of textile manufacturing.
Brands like Anand Furnisher, Apsom Technologies, Aura Technologies, Baba Textile Machines, DCC, Fabcare, HCA, Lunex, MRA Sons, Mehala Machines, Ramsons, Saistar, Sunny & Co., Orange O Tec, Unix along with several other prestigious brands. International brands such as Grozbeckert, Epson, INL, Jack, Kansai, Schmetz, Shangong, Jinzen, Pegasus and more showcased their latest products.
Alongside Gartex Texprocess India, the Denim Show in with the support of the Denim Manufacturers Association of India, showcased innovations in denim fabrics and dyes providing sourcing professionals with dedicated opportunities to explore new developments. Brands like Arvind, Ginni, Jindal, Lion Fabrics, Maruti Denim, Nandan, Raymond, Sudarshan Denim, Surya Lakshmi, TCM, Vinod Denim, among others, featured their latest collections.
Throughout the three-day exhibition, the show floor witnessed continuous business interactions as exhibitors engaged with manufacturers, sourcing professionals, retailers, exporters, buying houses and factory owners to discuss new projects, production requirements and technology upgrades. Several exhibitors presented technologies, systems, software and machines integrating advanced Artificial Intelligence features. Exhibitors showcased machinery that reduces production times, reduces wastage, saves energy and water, and reduces dependency on manual labour.
With over 190 exhibitors, including 40+ first-time participants, and a strong presence from India and international brands from China, Japan, Singapore, Italy, Germany, Taiwan, Turkey and Hong Kong, participating either directly or through their distributors, the exhibition reflected the breadth of innovation across today’s textile and denim manufacturing ecosystem. Exhibitors conveyed a positive outlook for the Indian textile industry while also emphasising skilling as a key potential area to scale.
The show floor featured technologies ranging from garment and apparel machinery, textile processing and automation solutions to digital printing, knitting, denim fabrics, finishing technologies, dyes and chemicals and much more. The comprehensive product showcase allowed manufacturers and buyers to assess new technologies, understand evolving production capabilities and identify solutions aligned with changing market and customer demands.
Business conversations on the show floor extended into Gartex Texprocess Talks and Denim Talks, where industry experts, technology innovators and thought leaders explored the ideas, technologies and market shifts shaping the future of textile and denim manufacturing. The sessions led to meaningful dialogues on AI, sustainability, digital transformation, evolving consumer expectations and global competitiveness, offering practical insights for businesses navigating an increasingly dynamic manufacturing landscape.
Through its association with the Texpertise Network, Gartex Texprocess India incorporating the Denim Show contributes to a global network of textile trade fairs that connects industry professionals, emerging technologies and business opportunities across international markets.
The event is organised jointly by MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd and Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd. The Denim Show incorporated under, it is organised with the support of the Denim Manufacturers’ Association (DMA).
According to IMARC, the estimated market value of the Indian textile manufacturing market is 192.0 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.99%, indicating the growing demand for garment and apparel manufacturing machinery. On the other hand, the Indian denim market size is expected to reach USD 1.9 billion by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.99% during 2026-2034 from USD 1.2 billion in 2025. Besides, the India-UK and India-EU FTAs will further drive sourcing opportunities for the global textile value chain to source from India and for Indian textile players to scale their exports.
