Indie Haat 2026 will be inaugurated on 13 July 2026 at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, New Delhi; the showcase runs 10–19 July 2026 and is linked with Bharat Tex 2026 (14–17 July) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Organisers and Venue
- Organisers: Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) and Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles.
- Curator: National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
- Venue: National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy, New Delhi.
Dates and Linkage
- Indie Haat: 10–19 July 2026; inauguration 13 July 2026.
- Bharat Tex 2026: 14–17 July 2026 at Bharat Mandapam; integrated buyer outreach between events.
Participants and Crafts
- Participants: 48 artisans and weavers plus 12 NIFT alumni design-led brands.
- Crafts on display: Gulabi Minakari, Dokra metal craft, Pichwai painting, Jamdani sarees, Muga and Eri silk, Odisha Ikat.
Bharat Tex 2026 — Key Numbers
- Exhibition area: 1.6 million sq ft.
- Scale: Over 20,000 textile products; >7,000 international buyers; >1,30,000 visitors.
- Buyer engagement: Indie Haat e-invite included in the official buyer kit for global outreach.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- Administrative link: Development Commissioner offices implement handloom and handicraft schemes under the Ministry of Textiles.
- NIFT status: Autonomous institute under the Ministry of Textiles responsible for design education and industry engagement.
- Policy alignment: Indie Haat 2026 is presented as aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local initiatives.