Global Textile Technology & Engineering Show (GTTED) 2025 kicked off in Mumbai with Industry Leaders and Cutting-Edge Innovations: The Indian International Textile Machinery Exhibitions Society (India ITME Society) has officially kicked off the Global Textile Technology and Engineering Show (GTTES 2025) with a grand inauguration ceremony at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, Goregaon (East), Mumbai.
The three-day event is a milestone event for the textile industry of India that began with traditional lamp lighting is demonstrating the technological progress and promoting global cooperation in the field of textile machinery.
GTTES 2025 was graced by the presence of prominent personalities, such as Dr. Kailash Shinde, Commissioner of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, and Roop Rashi Mahapatra, the Textiles Commissioner of the Government of India.
Many other esteemed dignitaries and distinguished guests such as Srimati Roop Rashi Mahapatra, Textile Commissioner, Government of India, Gideon Labane, the Consul General of South Africa in Mumbai, Alexandre Matsuko, the Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Mumbai and Konstantin Pichuk, the Consul General of the Consulate General of the Republic of Belarus in Mumbai and Idris Rauko, Advisor to the President of Burkina, and the ex-Ambassador to India and officials from the Botswana High Commission in New Delhi, the Burundi Embassy, the Consulate General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and the Consulate General of the Republic of Turkey.
Their presence is a true testament to the global significance of GTTES, and the thriving relationship between India and esteemed countries.
Talking after the spectacular inauguration, Mr Ketan Sanghvi, Chairman and members of the steering committee of India International Textile Machinery Exhibitions said, “GTTES continues its commitment to being a hub for technological innovation and technology exchange, bringing together 39 countries and featuring 210 exhibitors, creating an unparalleled platform for networking learning and collaboration.
This is a platform for business and collaboration, with the textile industry accounting for 13 per cent of industrial production, 2.3 per cent of GDP and 12 per cent for foreign exchange inflows in India, GTTES 2025 is dedicated to magnifying business and trade for textile machinery manufacturers.
This exclusive forum allows participants to interact with agents and dealers, not only from India but also from across the globe, facilitating invaluable connections and partnerships. The exhibition will serve as a launching pad for companies to showcase their latest products and innovations.”
Roop Rashi Mahapatra, the Textiles Commissioner of the Government of India, started the event by mentioning how proud she’s living in Mumbai, she said, “I am proud of the administrative leaders of the city who are using technology to make the city much better, more livable, and enjoyment-friendly.
When we talk about this initiative, we must also honor and welcome the key people behind this effort, such as the members from the textile committee, SBI Foundation for their support, and NIFT as the knowledge partner. This program would not be complete without acknowledging their contributions.”





