Bharat Tex positioned as truly global platform, says Minister
A strategic partnership framework is in place for a significant step towards deepening India-Europe collaboration across innovation, sustainability, design excellence, trend intelligence, buyer-seller engagement and global market access, while creating new opportunities for Indian manufacturers, exporters, MSMEs and designers to engage with leading international brands and fashion houses, the Ministry of Textiles said on July 14.
The partnership reflects Bharat Tex’s growing international stature and a Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed during the inaugural ceremony Bharat Tex 2026. The LoI was exchanged between the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) and Première Vision Paris, one of the world’s foremost textile and fashion sourcing platforms. The LoI was signed by Florence Rousson, Chief Executive Officer, Fashion Division, Première Vision SA, and Naren Goenka, Chairman, BTTF, in the presence of Textile Minister Giriraj Singh.
The partnership establishes a framework across three areas: an exhibition partnership between Bharat Tex and Première Vision Paris, joint export promotion to enhance the visibility of Indian and French manufacturers in European and global markets, and a Joint Steering Committee to guide implementation.
“The collaboration is expected to facilitate greater institutional cooperation, reciprocal participation in major textile events, exchange of global best practices, promotion of sustainable sourcing and stronger business linkages between Indian industry and the international fashion ecosystem, further elevating Bharat Tex as a globally recognised textile platform,” said the Ministry.
Speaking on the partnership, Giriraj Singh said, “This partnership is another significant step in positioning Bharat Tex as a truly global platform. It will help Indian MSMEs, first-time exporters and manufacturers connect with leading European buyers, while showcasing India’s strengths as a reliable, innovative and sustainable sourcing destination. It also reinforces India’s growing role as a trusted partner in the global textile value chain.”
Bharat Tex 2026 was attended by more than 6,000 buyers from over 130 countries, and over 1.3 lakh trade visitors, spanning more than 1.6 million sq. ft. of exhibition space and featuring over 20,000 textile products. It reaffirmed India’s emergence as a trusted global sourcing destination and a strategic partner in resilient, sustainable and innovation-driven textile value chains, the Ministry said. fiinews.com
