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India ITME Technical Awards 2025 Spotlight Innovation Powering India’s Textile Engineering Future

• By  Textile Excellence
• December 23, 2025

Mumbai witnessed a strong display of innovation and technical leadership as the India International Textile Machinery Exhibitions Society hosted the third edition of the India ITME Technical Awards 2025. The event brought together senior industry leaders, policymakers, technologists and academicians, reinforcing the growing national emphasis on advanced manufacturing and engineering excellence in textiles.

The awards ceremony was led by Ketan Sanghvi, Chairman and Member of the Steering Committee of India ITME Society, and featured Roop Rashi Mahapatra, Chief Executive Officer of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Government of India. The gathering reflected a shared commitment to innovation driven growth across the textile value chain.

Addressing the audience, Sanghvi noted that applications this year reflected a strong startup mindset and fresh technical thinking among young innovators. He said the platform aims to help transform engineering ideas into scalable industrial solutions. Mahapatra highlighted that khadi and traditional industries have emerged as engines of economic growth when aligned with modern technology and design, creating sustainable livelihoods and stronger enterprises.

Industry leaders echoed similar views. Neeraj Jain of Vardhman Textiles pointed to rapid shifts in cotton sourcing and fabric innovation that demand sharper technical insights. Edward Menezes of Rossari Biotech underlined the importance of design led manufacturing, while Swati Pandey of Maharashtra Airport Development Company stressed that innovation and artificial intelligence are reshaping industrial competitiveness.

The awards recognised excellence across textile engineering, sustainability, eco design and technology transfer. Winners included Yamuna Machine Works, Zydex Industries, Prashant Gamatex, Rieter India and Maksteel Wire Healds, alongside student innovators from leading institutions. Special recognition was accorded to women leadership and sustainability centric initiatives.

Supported by the Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Heavy Industries, the India ITME Technical Awards continue to strengthen India’s position as a global textile engineering hub. India’s textile and apparel sector contributes nearly 2.3% to national GDP and employs over 45 million people directly. Events such as these play a critical role in driving productivity, exports and technology adoption across the industry.

The awards recognised excellence across textile engineering, sustainability, eco design and technology transfer. Winners included Yamuna Machine Works, Zydex Industries, Prashant Gamatex, Rieter India and Maksteel Wire Healds, alongside student innovators from leading institutions. Special recognition was accorded to women leadership and sustainability centric initiatives.