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India ITME 2026 Set To Drive Technology Led Growth In US$100 Billion Textile Export Ambition

• By  Textile Excellence
• April 01, 2026

India ITME 2026 is set to position India at the centre of global textile engineering, bringing advanced machinery, automation, and sustainable technologies to the forefront. Scheduled from December 4 to 9 at IEML Greater Noida, the event will gather global manufacturers, technology providers, and policymakers across key markets.

India’s textile and apparel exports stood at over US$36 billion in 2025, while the government targets US$100 billion in the coming years. The exhibition aligns industry capability with this ambition through focus on digital manufacturing, technical textiles, and energy efficient processing systems.

Global textile machinery demand is projected to grow at over 5% annually, driven by Industry 4.0 adoption and sustainability mandates. India ITME 2026 is expected to accelerate capital investment, productivity gains, and quality upgrades across the value chain. The platform strengthens India’s shift toward value added manufacturing and positions it as a reliable global sourcing hub.

Global textile machinery demand is projected to grow at over 5% annually, driven by Industry 4.0 adoption and sustainability mandates. India ITME 2026 is expected to accelerate capital investment, productivity gains, and quality upgrades across the value chain.