The 53rd India International Knit Fair (IIKF), held from September 16–18, 2026, at the IKF Complex in Tiruppur, brought together exporters, buyers and sourcing professionals, with a focus on man-made fibres (MMF), innovation and sustainability. Organised by the India Knit Fair Association
The Tamil Nadu government’s new textile policy aims to enhance Tiruppur’s position in the apparel value chain, according to Dharmendra Pratap Yadav, Principal Secretary of the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles, and Khadi Department. While the service sector contributes 65% to the State’s GDP, the government is focused on boosting the manufacturing sector,














