Scheduled for March 6–9, 2026, at the Codissia Trade Fair Complex, the upcoming 15th edition of SIMA Texfair will focus on cost optimization technology and high-tenacity industrial spares. . The exhibition will serve as the primary procurement engine for spinning, weaving, and processing mills. This year’s event will address the urgent need for mills to reduce operational overheads amid fluctuating raw material costs.
Industrial upgradation and MSME integration
The fair provides a vital link for the 50,000 knitting machines and 30 million spindles concentrated in South India to access world-class accessories and specialized lubricants. With the Union Budget 2026–27 allocating a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund, Texfair 2026 offers a platform for small-scale manufacturers to showcase indigenous innovations that compete with global benchmarks in precision and price. Identifying the right spares at the right price is the cornerstone of sustainable mill management today, notes Durai Palanisamy, Chairman, SIMA, highlighting the event’s role in bridging the gap between local innovation and industrial scale.
Digital twins and circular spares
A standout trend at this edition is the integration of IIoT-enabled spares and ‘Digital Twin’ simulations, which can reduce unplanned downtime by upto 50 per cent. As India targets a $350 billion textile market by 2030, the demand for high-speed fiber-opening systems and energy-efficient motors has skyrocketed. Exhibitors are also introducing ‘circular spares’—components manufactured from recycled high-performance alloys - to align with the European Union’s stricter ESG mandates for textile exports. This technological shift ensures that even legacy mills can retrofit existing infrastructure to meet modern high-throughput requirements.
SIMA Texfair is a biennial exhibition organized by the Southern India Mills’ Association (SIMA), representing the organized textile industry in South India since 1933. It specializes in showcasing textile machinery, accessories, and spares to 500+ member mills and global buyers. The event facilitates multi-million dollar trade volumes to support India's "Vision 2030" export targets.
