The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA) representing the organised textile industry in South India is organising an exhibition “TEXFAIR” for all textile machinery, accessories and spares manufacturer at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore. SIMA has so far successfully conducted nine Exhibitions since 2001. The previous fairs had overwhelming response both from suppliers and users and the suppliers were highly benefited by identifying new mill and the users were also able to find many alternatives for the supply of textile products.

The fair provides a platform for the stakeholder to zero in their investments and expenses prudently, showcase their inventions and cost-effective items and other products, enable the technocrats and shop floor technicians to update their knowledge on the latest technology and create an awareness on cost-cutting, to encourage micro, small and medium entrepreneurs also to showcase their products and get exposure to the market.

It is a highly economical Fair with excellent services, organised by the user industry, venue at Coimbatore, the Manchester of South India which is the hub for textile business in India and the fair would be an ideal platform to showcase and market the products.

Profile of the Participants for TEXFAIR Exhibition

• All manufacturers and suppliers of textile machinery and spares of ginning, spinning, weaving, processing, powerlooms, handlooms, knitting and garmenting
• Textile testing equipment
• Items relating to effluent treatment
• Auxiliary equipment
• Accessories
• Pneumatic equipment and accessories

• Humidification plant and accessories
• Lubricants
• Energy-saving equipment
• Electrical and Electronic items
• Sizing materials, dyes and chemicals
• Packaging materials
• Textile software companies, etc.

Details of previous fairs organized by SIMA

Name of the Fair	Date	Venue	Place	No. of Exhibitors	No. of Visitors
TEX SPARES 2001	Aug 23 – 27, 2001	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	186	30000
TEX SPARES 2004	Feb 4 – 9, 2004	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	212	30000
TEX SPARES 2006	July 27 – 31, 2006	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	234	40000
TEX SPARES 2007	July 26 – 30, 2007	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	116	40000
TEXFAIR 2009	July 24 – 27, 2009	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	108	40000
TEXFAIR 2010	Dec 17 – 20, 2010	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	130	50000
TEXFAIR 2012	Mar 2 – 5, 2012	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	146	50000
TEXFAIR 2013	Dec 13 – 16, 2013	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	200	100000
TEXFAIR 2015	Jan 9-12, 2015	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	200	100000
TEXFAIR 2016	May 20-23, 2016	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	200	100000
TEXFAIR 2017	November 17-20, 2017	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	232	100000
TEXFAIR 2019	August 9-12, 2019	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	250	100000
TEXFAIR 2022	June 24-27, 2022	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	250	100000
TEXFAIR 2024	June 21-24, 2024	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	250	100000
TEXFAIR 2026	Mar 6-9, 2026	CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex	Coimbatore	250	100000

SIMA Texfair 2026

SIMA Texfair 2026 – An expo that enabled the entire textile value chain to explore new technologies, strengthen networking and drive industry growth.
The Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), Coimbatore organized Texfair 2026, 15th of its kind. The largest Expo for Textile Machinery, Accessories, Spares and other supporting services during March 6-9 at CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore.
Texfair 2026 has once again reinforced the importance of technological innovation and collaboration in strengthening India’s textile industry. The four-day Exhibition brought together Manufacturers, Suppliers and Industry experts from across India and abroad to showcase the latest developments in Textile Machinery, Accessories and Spares. The event featured over 240 exhibitors and 258 stalls, with participants from Coimbatore, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, etc., including several exhibitors from Countries such as Switzerland, Germany, Italy, China, Egypt, etc.
At the inaugural function of Texfair 2026 held on 6th March 2026, SIMA Chairman Shri Durai Palanisamy delivered the welcome address. The function was inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri P. R. Venketrama Raja, Chairman, Ramco Group, and presided over by Shri Ashwin Chandran, Chairman, Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI).

The Guests of Honour included Shri Suresh Babuji, IEDS, Head of Office, MSME Development and Facilitation Office; Shri Shaleen Toshniwal, Chairman, Man-Made and Technical Textile Export Promotion Council (MATEXIL); Shri K. R. Kanagarajan, President, ITMAA; Shri Omprakash Mantry, President, ITAMMA; and Shri Prashant Mangukia, Chairman, TMMA.

The inaugural function also featured the keynote address by Shri Prashant Agarwal, Joint Managing Director, Wazir Advisors. Chairman of Ramco Group, P R Venketrama Raja in his inaugural address, said the four-day event is important as it showcases technologies that are available to bring down costs. In the last few years, the textile mills have been facing demand volatility, margin pressure and a constant need for investments. In the coming decade, the mills should focus on speed & responsiveness, quality & consistency, sustainable production, operation efficiency & productivity.
The Indian textile and apparel sector is targeting $350 Billion business size by 2030 and this needs sustained investments in advanced machinery, digitization, automation and smart manufacturing systems said Shir Ashwin Chandran, Chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry. Sustainability is a defining trend, it is essential for long term business and involves costs. Businesses should look at it as long term investment he added.
Shri Shaleen Toshniwal, Chairman, Manmade and Technical Textile Export Promotion Council, said that 70% of global textile business is in the manmade fibre sector as it gives comfort to the users and performance. Technical textiles that uses MMF also have multiple applications. The technical textile industry in India is expected to grow to $50 Billion by 2030. The textile industry should focus on modernization, innovation and sustainability, he said.
Joint Managing Director of Wazir Advisors, Shri Prashant Agarwal spoke on the benefits of the India’s Free Trade Agreements with the UK and the European Union. He concretely said that the buyers in these Countries are looking at alternatives to China and the Indian companies should offer scale and automation.
Shri S Suresh Babuji, IEDS, Director of MSME Development and Facilitation Office, informed that the Central Government is setting up a tool Centre in Coimbatore on 14 acres, will be operational in two years and that it would promote the MSMEs in the engineering sector.
Summing up the needs of the industry in the current scenario, SIMA Chairman stated that the Central Government should remove the import duty on cotton and reinstate the Remission of Duties and Taxes. SIMA Deputy Chairman, Shri S Krishnakumar briefed about SIMA Texfair 2026. Presidents of ITMAA, ITAMMA and TMMA offered felicitations. Vice-Chairman
Shri K Sivaraj delivered vote of thanks.
We thank all the exhibitors for showcasing their products and services, Top Management of the Industry and CEOs of mills for visiting & deputing their technical personnel and also the visitors from various textile clusters across the country for making the Expo yet another success event.
Apart from machinery displays, the fair served as an important networking platform where Manufacturers, Suppliers and Buyers exchanged ideas and explored new business opportunities. With a footfall of around one lakh visitors, the exhibition facilitated knowledge sharing and strengthened collaboration within the textile ecosystem.

Thanks & Regards,
Durai Palanisamy
Chairman

S Krishnakumar
Deputy Chairman

K Sivaraj
Vice-Chairman