{"id":65378,"date":"2026-03-20T19:39:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:09:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/20\/39th-edition-of-garment-technology-expo-2026-inaugurated-at-greater-noida-delhi-ncr\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T19:39:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:09:30","slug":"39th-edition-of-garment-technology-expo-2026-inaugurated-at-greater-noida-delhi-ncr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prevalentindia.in\/index.php\/2026\/03\/20\/39th-edition-of-garment-technology-expo-2026-inaugurated-at-greater-noida-delhi-ncr\/","title":{"rendered":"39th Edition of Garment Technology Expo 2026 Inaugurated at Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><strong>Innovation Unleashed and Manufacturing Reimagined at the GTE 2026 Begins in Delhi-NCR<br \/><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>New Delhi [India], March 20:\u00a0The 39th edition of Garment Technology Expo (GTE 2026), South Asia\u2019s leading platform for garment manufacturing technology, was inaugurated today at the\u00a0India Expo Centre &amp; Mart. The four-day exhibition brings together the entire garment production ecosystem, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for innovation, efficiency, and global competitiveness in the apparel sector.<\/p>\n<p>The inauguration ceremony was graced by eminent dignitaries including&nbsp;Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chairman, India Exposition Mart Limited;&nbsp;Shri HKL Magu,&nbsp;Financial Budget, Apparel Export Cluster &nbsp;Board of Governor, Sector State Council of Apparel and Madeups and MD of Jyoti Apparels;&nbsp;Shri Lalit Thukral, President, Noida Apparel Export Cluster (NAEC);&nbsp;Shri Rakshit Poddar, President, Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR);&nbsp;Shri Anil Anand, Managing Director, Hari Chand Anand &amp; Company;&nbsp;Shri Sunder Belani, Managing Director &amp; Chairman, Ramsons Garment Finishing Equipments Pvt. Ltd.; and&nbsp;Shri M.L. Jain, Managing Director, Gouge Group, along with other distinguished industry leaders.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the occasion,&nbsp;Dr. Rakesh Kumar,&nbsp;Chairman, India Exposition Mart Limitedstated,&nbsp;\u201cGTE 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Shri HKL Magu, Member,&nbsp;Financial Budget, Apparel Export Cluster Board of&nbsp;Governors, Sector State Council of Apparel and Madeups and MD of Jyoti Apparels,remarked,&nbsp;\u201cWith over&nbsp;two&nbsp;decades in the apparel industry, platforms like GTE are essential for accelerating technology adoption and strengthening global competitiveness.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/pnn.digital\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PNN-2026-03-20T193916.659.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104226\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>This year\u2019s edition features&nbsp;200+ exhibitors representing over 650 brands, with an expected footfall of&nbsp;over 15,000 trade visitors, including garment manufacturers, exporters, sourcing professionals, and technology experts. The exhibition showcases a wide spectrum of advanced machinery, CAD\/CAM systems, digital textile printing, finishing technologies, trims, accessories, and next-generation production solutions.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s edition is further strengthened by the support of the Ministry of Textiles and is now MSME-approved, enabling Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to participate and benefit from government-backed opportunities for technology adoption, networking, and business growth.<\/p>\n<p>Shri Lalit Thukral,&nbsp;President, Noida Apparel Export Cluster,&nbsp;NAEC,&nbsp;observed,&nbsp;\u201cWhile global challenges and high tariffs have slowed the industry, this is an opportunity to pause, rethink, and innovate to drive future growth and exports.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A major attraction at GTE 2026 is the&nbsp;large-scale showcase of AI-powered automation technologies, widely regarded as the next transformative force in garment manufacturing. From intelligent production systems to precision-driven operations, these innovations are set to redefine productivity, quality, and efficiency across factory floors.<\/p>\n<p>Enhancing the scale and scope of the event is the co-located Lace &amp; Trims Show 2026, a dedicated platform for trims, accessories, labels, fasteners, embellishments, and allied services. Together, the twin shows create a&nbsp;comprehensive sourcing destination for the entire garment manufacturing value chain.<\/p>\n<p>Shri Rakshit Poddar,&nbsp;President, Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan, GEAR,added,&nbsp;\u201cFor exporters, staying aligned with evolving technologies is critical, and GTE offers the right platform to explore and adopt these advancements.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A key highlight also includes trend forecasts in apparel production by the&nbsp;National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), offering valuable insights into the future direction of the industry.<\/p>\n<p>The event will continue till&nbsp;23 March 2026, bringing together innovation, collaboration, and opportunity under one roof.<\/p>\n<p>GTE 2026 \u2013 Best Today, Still Better Tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. 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