Homtex New Delhi 2026, 9-11 December, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Dates
9–11 Dec 2026
City / country
New Delhi, India
Venue
Bharat Mandapam (Pragati Maidan)
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Event overview
Homtex New Delhi 2026 is India's international home-textile exhibition, running 9-11 December 2026 in Halls 2, 3 and 4 of Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.
Part of Textile Fairs India, it runs alongside Yarnex, the F&A Show and the Apparel Sourcing Fair, putting fibre, fabric, home textiles and apparel on one sourcing floor.
The 2026 edition promotes 400 manufacturers and suppliers, with bed linen, bath linen, upholstery and decor fabrics at its core.
TL;DR
Buyers can compare home-textile mills, fabric converters and trim suppliers in one hall, then walk into Yarnex, the F&A Show and ASF to source the inputs behind each collection. Delhi is a major export and buying-house hub, so a single visit covers bed linen, bath, upholstery and decor ranges while keeping travel and sampling costs down.
Homtex puts a home-textile supplier in front of Indian export houses, buying houses, retailers and hospitality buyers who are already sourcing fabric and apparel next door. The co-located TFI shows widen footfall beyond home textiles, and the 2026 edition promotes 400 manufacturers and suppliers across the four shows, giving exhibitors a concentrated three-day buyer audience.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
3Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi 110001, India
Entrances & gates
Bharat Mandapam visitor entrance
Main badge-check entrance for the TFI shows; allow 15 minutes at peak opening times.
Pragati Maidan metro-side pedestrian entrance
Convenient for visitors arriving by Delhi Metro; follow the signed walkway into the complex.
Food options
Bharat Mandapam food court
On-site diningParking: Paid parking operates around Pragati Maidan; the metro is usually faster on show days.
Gate: Arrive via the Pragati Maidan metro exit and follow signs to the Bharat Mandapam visitor gate; allow 15 minutes for badge checks.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring a business card and company ID; badges are issued at the visitor registration counter.
Ticket notes
B2B trade fair. No public ticket price or online registration link was published; register on site with business credentials.
What's on
Yarnex
India international yarn and fibre exhibition.
Same venue and badge, Halls 2-4.
WebsiteF&A Show
Fabrics and accessories sourcing show.
Same venue and badge, Halls 2-4.
WebsiteASF (Apparel Sourcing Fair)
Apparel and fashion sourcing show.
Same venue and badge, Halls 2-4.
WebsiteHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
Visitors: 9,000
Exhibitors: 300
This edition
2026
Visitors: 10,000
Exhibitors: 400
Next edition
2027
The wider TFI circuit resumes in 2027 with editions in Ludhiana, Bangalore, Kolkata and Tirupur; a 2027 Homtex Delhi date has not been announced.
A 2027 Homtex Delhi date has not been announced. The next confirmed TFI stops are Ludhiana in January 2027 and Bangalore in March 2027.
Growth over time
Edition recap
The July 2025 Delhi edition brought Yarnex, the F&A Show, ASF and Homtex together at Bharat Mandapam, with 300+ exhibitors and an expected 9,000+ visitors across the four shows.
New this edition
Home-textile focus
A dedicated floor for bed, bath, upholstery and decor fabrics within the wider TFI line-up.
SourceImpact
Homtex matters because it puts finished home textiles beside the fibre, fabric and apparel floors of Textile Fairs India, so a buyer can source a whole collection in one December trip to Delhi. The 2025 four-show edition reported 300+ exhibitors and expected over 9,000 visitors, and the 2026 edition promotes 400 manufacturers and suppliers.
Audience quality
The audience is trade rather than public: retail and e-commerce buyers, export houses, international buying offices, designers and hospitality procurement teams. Delhi's concentration of buying houses and northern-India mills makes the floor useful for buyers who need both finished home textiles and the fabrics behind them.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on whether a supplier arrives with export-ready ranges and a follow-up process. The co-located shows widen footfall beyond home textiles, but exhibitors should budget for a 9 sqm shell scheme at roughly INR 72,000-108,000 and plan freight and samples three to four months ahead.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Delhi is a gateway to northern India textile mills and a dense cluster of export houses and buying offices. Homtex brings finished home textiles together with the fibre, fabric and apparel shows, letting buyers source a whole collection in one venue and shortening sampling cycles.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Home textiles move toward traceable, low-impact fibres
Indian mills are adding recycled cotton, organic cotton and low-water dyeing lines as export buyers ask for traceable inputs and cleaner processing.
What it changes: Suppliers that can document fibre origin and processing gain an edge with European and North American buyers.
Hospitality and institutional demand lifts contract textiles
Hotel openings, serviced apartments and healthcare projects are buying bed, bath and upholstery textiles in larger contract volumes.
What it changes: Contract buyers need consistent GSM, colour fastness and repeat orders, which favours mills with dependable quality systems.
Design cycles shorten as digital printing spreads
Digital printing lets mills offer smaller minimums, faster sampling and custom prints for home and decor collections.
What it changes: Buyers can test seasonal prints with less inventory risk, and printers can compete on speed rather than only on price.
Homtex sits inside a multi-city TFI calendar, so a buyer who cannot make Delhi can meet many of the same suppliers at the Ludhiana, Bangalore, Kolkata or Tirupur editions.
TFI Ludhiana 2027 (Yarnex, Texindia, DyChem)
Ludhiana, India
Held at Dana Mandi, Bahadur Ke Road; focused on yarns, knitted fabrics and dyes.
websiteTFI Bangalore 2027 (F&A Show and ASF)
Bangalore, India
Held at Hall B, Trade Centre KTPO, Whitefield; fabrics, accessories and apparel sourcing.
websiteTFI Kolkata 2027 (Yarnex, Texindia, Indigo, DyChem)
Kolkata, India
Held at Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan; the eastern-India textile circuit stop.
websiteDecember 2026 Delhi sourcing window
All four shows run 9-11 December 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on one badge.
Dates and venues are taken from the Textile Fairs India upcoming-shows calendar.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Main international gateway; Terminal 3 handles most long-haul arrivals.
15 km
to venue
30-50 minutes
by car
Hindon Airport
Smaller domestic airport east of Delhi; limited scheduled service.
35 km
to venue
60-90 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 40–75 / night
Basic, well-connected rooms about 4 km from Bharat Mandapam; expect traffic at peak hours.
USD 120–200 / night
Business hotels within 3-5 km of the venue, with easier access to restaurants and metro lines.
USD 250–420 / night
Five-star options with larger meeting space and airport access; book early for December.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Delhi Metro
Fastest option during show traffic; buy a day pass or use a rechargeable card.
App taxi / auto-rickshaw
Use a metered app; pre-book the return trip during the evening rush.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business e-Visa | Most foreign business visitors who do not hold an OCI card or visa-exempt passport | $60.00 | 4-7 working days |
Some passport holders, including many OCI cardholders, do not need a separate business visa; check the latest Indian government rules.
India accepts ATA carnets for qualifying temporary imports; confirm the goods schedule and customs broker before shipping.
Official visa pageWeather
December is cool and dry in Delhi, with daytime highs around 22 C and nights near 8 C. Mornings can be foggy, so allow extra time for airport transfers.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Indian mobile data is inexpensive; a local eSIM or airport SIM gives reliable coverage. Most hotels and the venue offer Wi-Fi, but exhibitors should bring a backup hotspot.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Business dress and greeting
Business dress is smart-casual; a suit is appropriate for meetings. A handshake is common, and exchanging business cards at the start of a meeting is expected.
Timing and hospitality
Allow for traffic and arrive early. Evening dinners are part of relationship-building, and vegetarian menus are widely available; confirm dietary needs in advance.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: DEL - Indira Gandhi International Airport
Book December flights early; morning arrivals are best for the 9 December opening.
Most foreign business visitors need an Indian business e-Visa before travel; OCI cardholders and some passport holders are exempt.
Estimated cost: USD 40-100 depending on nationality
Processing: 4-7 working days
Apply at least two weeks before departure and carry a printed approval plus a business invitation if asked.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Airport Express to New Delhi station, then metro or taxi to Pragati Maidan; 45-70 minutes door to door.
Hotel → venue: Metro Blue Line to Supreme Court or Pragati Maidan, or a 15-30 minute app taxi from central Delhi.
Ride-hail: Uber and Ola operate across Delhi; use the app price and avoid unmarked airport taxis.
Public transit: Delhi Metro is the most reliable option during show hours; keep a small-denomination card or QR ticket.
Parking: Paid parking is available around Pragati Maidan but fills early; the metro avoids the worst congestion.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: December
Temperature: 8-22 C
Seasonality: Dry winter month with cool nights and occasional morning fog.
Packing: Bring a light jacket for cool mornings and evenings, comfortable shoes for the halls, and a power bank.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 - Thursday 10 December 2026
Day 2 usually has the fullest exhibitor and buyer presence after the opening-day rush, and most meetings can be scheduled without the first-morning badge queues.
Book travel and hotel — Choose a refundable rate near Connaught Place or Pragati Maidan and confirm the visa timeline.
Register and print business credentials — Complete the show registration if the link is live; carry business cards and company ID.
Build a target exhibitor list — Shortlist home-textile, upholstery and trim suppliers; note hall and stand numbers once published.
Plan meetings and metro routes — Confirm appointments, download the Delhi Metro map and keep a buffer for traffic.
Pack samples, catalogue and charger — Travel light, carry a power bank and keep the first morning free for badge collection.
Badge collection and hall orientation
Bharat Mandapam visitor entranceHome-textile supplier meetings
Hall 2, HomtexLunch and buyer networking
Venue food courtFabric and trim sourcing
Halls 3-4, F&A Show and ASFTaj Mahal, Agra
Day Trip
3-4 hours by road each way
India's best-known monument and a natural add-on for first-time visitors with a free weekend.
Old Delhi heritage walk
Half-Day
30-40 minutes by metro
Red Fort, Chandni Chowk and the spice market give a compact introduction to Delhi's history and street food.
TFI buyer lounge
show floor
Use the lounge between meetings; carry a one-page company profile and follow up the same evening.
Connaught Place cafes and hotel bars
after hours
Central Delhi's business hotels are convenient for dinner meetings within 20 minutes of the venue.
Home-textile buyers often compare several mills after the show, so a fast, specific follow-up with samples and MOQs matters more than a mass newsletter.
Budget
Shell scheme
INR 8000–12000 / m²
Raw space
INR 5500–8500 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Bands are planning estimates for the Delhi market; request the 2026 tariff from the organiser.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
shell_scheme
exhibitor · 9 sqm
INR 72000–108000 / stand
hotel
both · mid
INR 10000–17000 / night
per_diem
both · standard
INR 2500–4500 / day
visa
visitor · business e-visa
INR 3500–8500 / application
freight
exhibitor · air freight
INR 85000–180000 / shipment
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| shell_scheme | exhibitor | 9 sqm | INR 72000–108000 / stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | both | mid | INR 10000–17000 / night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| per_diem | both | standard | INR 2500–4500 / day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| visa | visitor | business e-visa | INR 3500–8500 / application | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| freight | exhibitor | air freight | INR 85000–180000 / shipment | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Answer six quick questions to see whether to visit, exhibit or skip Homtex New Delhi 2026.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a sourcing list and can travel on 9-11 December.
Best for
Buyers, sourcing heads and designers comparing home-textile suppliers
Timeline
2-4 weeks to plan travel
Risks
Crowded halls
Limited meeting slots
exhibit
You have export-ready products and a 2027 sales target.
Best for
Home-textile mills and suppliers seeking Indian and export buyers
Min. budget
$450,000.00
Timeline
3-4 months for stand, freight and samples
Risks
Stand and freight costs
Slow customs clearance
skip
You have no current sourcing or distribution project.
Best for
General visitors without a trade need
Timeline
None
Risks
Missing supplier meetings
Book with
Bharat Mandapam (ITPO)
The Pragati Maidan convention centre hosts Halls 2, 3 and 4 for the Delhi TFI shows.
Public venue operator; not confirmed as an official show partner.
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
The ministry sets national textile policy and supports Indian textile export and sourcing initiatives.
Public body; no partnership with this show was confirmed.
Air India
India's flag carrier, with domestic and international services into Delhi.
Airlines serving Delhi; not an official show partner.
Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC)
Industry body for Indian apparel exporters and a relevant buyer network for the co-located ASF show.
Industry association; not confirmed as an official show partner.
Recommended providers
Official e-Visa portal; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Filter for Connaught Place and Pragati Maidan with free cancellation.
Compare fares into DEL; book early for December.
Use an India customs-capable forwarder and insure the shipment.
Choose a travel policy that covers business trips and medical costs in India.
Book Agra or Old Delhi tours with a licensed guide and confirm pickup.
Set up a show pipeline and export leads daily; keep consent records.
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