39th Garment Technology Expo 2026 Opens at Greater Noida, Showcasing AI & Innovation

The 39th edition of the Garment Technology Expo (GTE 2026) has been inaugurated at the India Expo Centre & Mart. The four-day exhibition brings together stakeholders from across the garment manufacturing value chain, focusing on technology, production solutions, and industry collaboration.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by industry representatives including Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, India Exposition Mart Limited; Shri HKL Magu, Financial Budget, Apparel Export Cluster Board of Governor, Sector State Council of Apparel and Madeups and MD of Jyoti Apparels; Shri Lalit Thukral, President, Noida Apparel Export Cluster (NAEC); Shri Rakshit Poddar, President, Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR); Shri Anil Anand, Managing Director, Hari Chand Anand & Company; Shri Sunder Belani, Managing Director & Chairman, Ramsons Garment Finishing Equipments Pvt. Ltd.; and Shri M.L. Jain, Managing Director, Gouge Group, along with other industry participants.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, India Exposition Mart Limited, stated, “GTE continues to serve as a vital platform where industry stakeholders come together to witness cutting-edge technologies and understand how their application can transform the garment value chain.”

Shri HKL Magu, Member, Financial Budget, Apparel Export Cluster Board of Governors, Sector State Council of Apparel and Madeups and MD of Jyoti Apparels, remarked, “With over two decades in the apparel industry, platforms like GTE are essential for accelerating technology adoption and strengthening global competitiveness.”

The 2026 edition features over 200 exhibitors representing more than 650 brands. The event is expected to attract over 15,000 trade visitors, including garment manufacturers, exporters, sourcing professionals, and technology specialists. Exhibits include machinery, CAD/CAM systems, digital textile printing technologies, finishing solutions, trims, accessories, and production technologies.

The event is supported by the Ministry of Textiles and has received MSME approval, enabling Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to participate and access opportunities related to technology adoption, networking, and business development.

Shri Lalit Thukral, President, Noida Apparel Export Cluster (NAEC), observed, “While global challenges and high tariffs have slowed the industry, this is an opportunity to pause, rethink, and innovate to drive future growth and exports.”

The exhibition includes a focus on AI-powered automation technologies, covering production systems and operational processes in garment manufacturing.

The Lace & Trims Show 2026 is being held alongside the main event, featuring products such as trims, accessories, labels, fasteners, embellishments, and related services, creating a combined sourcing platform.

Shri Rakshit Poddar, President, Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR), added, “For exporters, staying aligned with evolving technologies is critical, and GTE offers the right platform to explore and adopt these advancements.”

The event also includes trend forecasts in apparel production presented by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), focusing on industry developments and future directions.

GTE 2026 will continue until 23 March 2026.