The Textile & Apparel Development Association (TAADA), with the support of iNDEXTb, Government of Gujarat, will organise the National Textile Export Conclave 2026: Surat’s Export Roadmap on 19 July 2026 at the SGCCI Platinum Hall, Sarsana, Surat. The event aims to equip textile businesses with practical knowledge, export opportunities and industry insights to strengthen India’s global textile presence.
The conclave will bring together textile manufacturers, garment producers, exporters, fabric traders, embroidery entrepreneurs, designers, startups and other stakeholders from across the textile and fashion value chain.
Focus on Export Growth
The conclave has been designed to help Surat’s textile industry understand emerging global market opportunities while providing guidance on export readiness and international business expansion.
Industry experts will discuss key topics including:
- Identifying products with high global demand
- Manufacturing strategies aligned with international markets
- Steps to begin export operations and secure overseas orders
- Building connections with international buyers and buying houses
- Government export schemes and incentives
- Export compliance, certifications and quality standards
- Strategies to remain competitive in evolving global markets
Industry Leaders to Share Expertise
The event will feature senior representatives from government departments, export promotion organisations, buying houses, export companies and industry experts.
Prominent speakers include:
- Rajeev Bansal, Vice President, Celestial Dreams
- Jay Prakash Goel, Gujarat Head, Federation of Indian Export Organizations (FIEO)
- Saurabh Jain, Branch Manager, Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC), Surat
- Shaayak Chatterjee, Co-founder, Breathe ESG
- Satyadev D., Foreign Trade Development Officer, DGFT Surat
- Sujit Gulati, IAS, President, Reliance Renewable Energy
- Ravindra Arya, Chairman, Bindal Exports Pvt. Ltd.
- Abhishek Sharma, CEO, Kay Tex Exporters
- Prashant Agarwal, Co-Founder & Joint Managing Director, Wazir Advisors
The sessions are expected to provide participants with actionable guidance on export development, international trade practices and business expansion.
Fashionova 2026 to Showcase Emerging Design Talent
Following the conclave, the Institute of Design & Technology (IDT) will present Fashionova 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM.
The fashion showcase will feature sustainability-inspired collections highlighting environmental conservation, innovation and Indian craftsmanship.
Around 250 students from IDT centres across India will present self-designed collections on the runway, showcasing emerging talent and creative approaches that reflect the future of India’s fashion industry.
Strengthening Surat’s Export Ecosystem
As one of India’s leading textile manufacturing hubs, Surat continues to play a vital role in the country’s textile exports. The National Textile Export Conclave 2026 aims to provide businesses with practical tools, policy awareness and networking opportunities that support export growth while strengthening Surat’s position in global textile trade.