India ITME Society Announces Winners of the 2026 ITME Technical Awards
Six award categories recognise advances in textile engineering, including eco-technology, indigenous manufacturing, AI-powered technology, supply chain reliability and young research talent.
India ITME Society has announced the winners of the fourth edition of the ITME Technical Awards, recognising technological advancement and innovation in India’s textile engineering industry. The initiative received around 70 applications across six categories following a five-month, pan-India search spanning multiple sectors, regions and states.
Winners of the 2026 ITME Technical Awards
Announced in Mumbai on 16 October 2026, the awards focus on indigenous technological advancements, import substitution and innovation-driven solutions intended to strengthen manufacturing capabilities and the competitiveness of India’s textile engineering industry.
The winners across the six award categories are:
Award Category | Winner |
|---|---|
Award for Outstanding Eco Technology in Textile Engineering | Luwa India Pvt Ltd. |
Award for Most Successful “Make in India” Manufacturing Initiative | Lakshmi Card Clothing Manufacturing Company Private Limited |
Award for Solution Oriented Indigenous Innovation in Textile Engineering | Deven Supercriticals Pvt. Ltd. |
Award for AI Powered Textile Technology | Artitech Innovations Private Limited |
Award for Best Reliable Supply Chain Partner | Lakshmi Card Clothing Manufacturing Company Private Limited |
Award for Prominent Young Researcher of the Year 2026 in Textile Engineering | Isha Gawande, Tanvi Suresh Sankurwar, Tanvanti Sangam Meshram and Rudra Patil for the Solar Powered Silk Reeling Machine, Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering & Technology |
The society will also confer an Acknowledgement & Appreciation as Titan of Textile Engineering on Late Dr. D. Jayavarthanavelu of LMW Ltd.
Grand Award Ceremony Scheduled for December
India ITME Society will host the Grand Award Ceremony on 6 December 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, at IEML, Greater Noida. The ceremony will take place as part of the 12th edition of India ITME 2026, described by the society as one of India’s biggest textile engineering events.
The event will honour the winners for their contributions and commitment to advancing the industry.
India ITME CEO Conclave to Precede the Ceremony
The second edition of the India ITME CEO Conclave will take place ahead of the awards ceremony. It will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, technology innovators and global stakeholders to discuss practical approaches to strengthening India’s textile ecosystem.
The conclave’s theme is “Beyond Capacity: Redefining Global Textile Competitiveness Through Technology and Innovation.”
Discussions will cover the textile value chain, from fibres and machinery to global collaboration, with a focus on the next frontier of manufacturing, investment and industry partnerships. The programme will address high-level discussions between the textile manufacturing and textile machinery sectors across five strategic pillars:
- Global Competitiveness
- Investment Economics
- Collaborative Innovation and India’s Technology Ecosystem
- India’s Global Opportunities
- Technology Disruption
Jury Members for the Fourth Edition
India ITME Society acknowledged the jury members who evaluated the fourth edition of the ITME Technical Awards and contributed their time and expertise to the selection process.
The jury comprised:
- Mr. Uday Gill — Board Member, ITMF
- Mr. Hemant Sharma — President, Reliance Industries Ltd
- Mr. Updeep Singh — Resident Director, Welspun World
- Mr. Ullhas M Nimkar — Chairman, NimkarTek Technical Services
- Dr. G V Aras — Strategic Advisory and Mentor, ITA Technology Transfer
- Dr. G. Thilagavathi — Principal, PSG College of Technology
- Mr. S. Hari Shankar — Joint Managing Director, Lakshmi Card Clothing
- Mr. Ketan Sanghvi — Chairman, India ITME Society
- Mr. S. Senthil Kumar — Hon. Treasurer, India ITME Society
Through the awards and associated industry initiatives, India ITME Society aims to promote technological excellence, encourage innovation and strengthen collaboration in the development of a globally competitive Indian textile engineering industry.