Trident Group Showcases Innovation-Led Growth Strategy and R&D Investments at Bharat Tex 2026
Company highlights dedicated Innovation Cell, over INR 100 crore investment in R&D, design collaborations, and retail expansion during Bharat Tex 2026.
Trident Group outlined its innovation-led growth strategy at Bharat Tex 2026, highlighting its focus on manufacturing excellence, research and development, digitalization and sustainable value creation. Under the theme ‘The Expression of Living,’ the company presented developments across home textiles, product innovation and design collaborations.
Trident Group, a global conglomerate and a leading company in the home textiles industry, presented its future growth strategy at Bharat Tex 2026. The company said its roadmap is centred on innovation, manufacturing excellence and sustainable value creation, with this year's showcase themed ‘The Expression of Living,’ reflecting its approach to textile innovation, contemporary design and evolving consumer lifestyles.
The company stated that, following a resilient FY27 performance despite global market headwinds, it is focusing on maximizing the potential of its existing manufacturing assets, expanding digitalization across operations and strengthening its research and development capabilities. Trident reported maintaining a stable revenue base during FY27.
As part of its innovation strategy, Trident has established a dedicated Innovation Cell and invested over INR 100 crore in advanced research and development and environmental performance initiatives. The company said its innovation portfolio is supported by 17+ patents and 147 trademarks, with ongoing work in advanced fibre blends, functional finishes and high-performance yarns for premium and niche market applications.
Speaking at Bharat Tex 2026, Padma Shri Dr. Rajinder Gupta, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Chairman Emeritus Trident Group, said:
"As the global textile industry converges at Bharat Tex 2026, India is no longer simply participating in the conversation. It is helping shape the future of global textiles. In just three editions, Bharat Tex has emerged as one of the world's most significant textile platforms. By bringing together the entire textile value chain, it has created unparalleled opportunities for global brands, buyers, innovators and manufacturers to connect, collaborate and build the future together. At Trident, we believe that the future of the industry lies at the intersection of innovation, design and craftsmanship. Through ‘The Expression of Living,' we are proud to showcase how purposeful innovation and world-class design can redefine modern living while carrying India's rich creative heritage to the world. Our partnership with NIFT is central to this vision; together, we are nurturing India's design talent, strengthening the country's design ecosystem, and taking Indian creations to global markets.”
During the exhibition, myTrident, the group's home décor brand, introduced its upcoming festive collections along with new home décor ranges. The company also showcased Torani for myTrident, marking Karan Torani's first home décor collaboration, alongside the second edition of Shivan & Narresh for myTrident. According to the company, these collaborations reflect its continued focus on design-led collections that combine contemporary creativity, Indian craftsmanship and cultural storytelling.
Commenting on the showcase, Neha Gupta Bector, Chairperson, myTrident, said:
“The theme, 'The Expression of Living', reflected our belief that the home is an extension of who we are, and every space should tell a story. Through this showcase, we brought together thoughtful design, craftsmanship and creativity to demonstrate how home decor is evolving beyond functionality into a form of personal expression. Our collaborations with Karan Torani and Shivan & Narresh, alongside our latest festive collections, reflected our vision of creating spaces that celebrate individuality while remaining rooted in Indian design and craftsmanship."
Rajneesh Bhatia, CEO of myTrident, said:
“Bharat Tex 2026 signals India’s growing textile footprint, with this year’s exhibition being comparable to others across the world that’ve been around far longer. “We are increasing our retail touch points from the current 7,000 to 10,000. This expansion will solidify our position as a leading home furnishings brand in India and broaden our footprint across domestic market. To drive further growth, we're focusing on key opportunities in HORECA & institutions, where we aim to capture the largest market share, and also focus on expanding our gifting solutions portfolio.”
The company stated that its Bharat Tex 2026 presentation brought together innovation, design and craftsmanship through ‘The Expression of Living,’ while highlighting its continued focus on purposeful innovation, design development and sustainable value creation for domestic and international markets.