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ISAC 2026 Puts Spotlight On Composites and Advanced Materials For India’s Growth Journey

• By  Textile Excellence
• June 15, 2026

ISAC 2026 (International Symposium on Advancements in Chemical Sciences / Advanced Materials) concluded in Ahmedabad after bringing together nearly 250 industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators and end users from the composites, specialty fibres and advanced materials ecosystem. Hosted by the Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association (ATIRA) in association with the Composites Association of India, the two-day symposium focused on strengthening India’s manufacturing competitiveness and technology leadership.

Discussions covered aerospace, defence, mobility, renewable energy, sustainability, testing infrastructure and skill development, highlighting the growing role of advanced materials in India’s industrial transformation. A key attraction was the CEO Leadership Meet chaired by Ashok Malhotra, which explored Industry Vision 2030 and strategies to accelerate sectoral growth.

India’s technical textiles market has expanded significantly in recent years and is increasingly supported through the National Technical Textiles Mission. Industry experts believe composites and specialty fibres will be critical to achieving the nation’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.

ISAC 2026 reinforced its ambition to evolve into a globally recognised platform connecting innovation, collaboration and investment opportunities across the advanced materials value chain.

India’s technical textiles market has expanded significantly in recent years and is increasingly supported through the National Technical Textiles Mission. Industry experts believe composites and specialty fibres will be critical to achieving the nation’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. ISAC 2026 reinforced its ambition to evolve into a globally recognised platform connecting innovation, collaboration and investment opportunities across the advanced materials value chain.