NEW DELHI: Ms Neelam Shami Rao, an IAS officer of 1992 batch from MP cadre, on Tuesday launched the Bharat Tex 2026 Mobile App, a unified digital platform aimed at enhancing the experience of buyers, exhibitors, delegates and visitors attending Bharat Tex 2026, India’s largest global textile event.
The app has been designed as a comprehensive digital companion for the textile fraternity and reflects the event’s digital-first approach focused on seamless networking, business engagement and visitor convenience.
Bharat Tex 2026 to Be Held at Bharat Mandapam
Bharat Tex 2026 will be held from July 14 to 17, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
The mega textile event is expected to attract:
- Over 7,000 international buyers
- More than 1.3 lakh trade visitors
- Participants from across the global textile ecosystem
The event will showcase India’s integrated textile value chain, including fibres, yarns, fabrics, apparel, home textiles, technical textiles, handlooms, handicrafts and sustainable textile technologies.
Unified Digital Companion for Textile Industry Stakeholders
The Bharat Tex App has been developed to provide registered participants with a single digital interface for accessing event services and information.
Key features of the app include:
- Event navigation and wayfinding
- Exhibitor discovery
- B2B meeting scheduling
- Digital badges
- QR-based lead capture
- Knowledge session access
- Real-time updates and alerts
The app offers customised engagement tools for exhibitors, speakers, international delegates, sourcing consultants, overseas buyers and general visitors.
AI Smart Assistant to Provide 24×7 Support
One of the key highlights of the app is its AI-powered Smart Assistant, which will function as a round-the-clock conversational guide for attendees.
Users will be able to ask event-related questions in simple language and receive instant information regarding:
- Venue details
- Event schedules
- Directions
- Session timings
- Booth locations
- General event support
The feature is aimed at improving accessibility and convenience for both Indian and international participants.
Smart Networking and Lead Management Features
The app will facilitate structured business networking through dedicated meeting and engagement modules.
Participants will be able to:
- Discover relevant business partners
- Schedule and manage meetings
- Send and receive meeting requests
- Track confirmed interactions
Additionally, the Lead Wallet and QR-based lead capture system will allow exhibitors and visitors to scan digital badges and securely save contact information for post-event follow-up.
Advanced Navigation and Exhibitor Search
To improve visitor experience at Bharat Mandapam, the app will include advanced navigation tools with:
- Interactive floor plans
- Booth search functionality
- Stall-level directions
- Company locator features
Global buyers and sourcing professionals will also be able to search exhibitors by company name, product category and exhibitor type for targeted sourcing and efficient business engagement.
Access to Conference Agenda and Knowledge Sessions
The app will provide live access to event schedules and conference sessions, enabling participants to create personalised agendas and receive session alerts.
This is expected to improve participation in:
- Policy discussions
- Industry dialogues
- Technical sessions
- Knowledge-sharing engagements
Bharat Tex Inspired by PM’s 5F Vision
Bharat Tex 2026 is being organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation with support from the Ministry of Textiles.
The event is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 5F vision:
Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign
The initiative seeks to position India as a sustainable, innovation-driven and globally reliable textile sourcing and investment destination.
The official app can be accessed through: Bharat Tex 2026 App
More information about the event is available at: Bharat Tex Official Website
