Announcement Overview
On 29 October 2026, the India ITME Society – a five‑decade‑old non‑profit apex body for the Indian textile engineering sector – issued a press release announcing the winners of the 4th edition of its ITME Technical Awards. The awards aim to recognise indigenous innovation, import substitution, and technology‑driven excellence that enhance manufacturing competitiveness in India’s textile engineering ecosystem.
Application Landscape
The selection process involved an extensive five‑month, pan‑India search that attracted approximately 70 applications spanning six award categories, reflecting the growing depth of the textile engineering ecosystem across diverse regions and sectors.
Award Categories and Winners
1. Outstanding Eco Technology in Textile Engineering – Luwa India Pvt Ltd.
2. Most Successful “Make in India” Manufacturing Initiative – Lakshmi Card Clothing Manufacturing Company Private Limited.
3. Solution Oriented Indigenous Innovation in Textile Engineering – Deven Supercriticals Pvt. Ltd..
4. AI Powered Textile Technology – Artitech Innovations Private Limited.
5. Best Reliable Supply Chain Partner – Lakshmi Card Clothing Manufacturing Company Private Limited (second award for the same firm).
6. Prominent Young Researcher of the Year 2026 in Textile Engineering – Isha Gawande, Tanvi Suresh Sankurwar, Tanvanti Sangam Meshram & Rudra Patil for a Solar Powered Silk Reeling Machine, representing the Jawaharlal Darda Institute of Engineering & Technology.
7. Acknowledgement & Appreciation as Titan of Textile Engineering – Late Dr. D. Jayavarthanavelu, LMW Ltd..
Ceremony and Associated Events
The Grand Award Ceremony will be held on 6 December 2026 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the IEML campus in Greater Noida, forming part of the 12th edition of India ITME 2026 – one of the country’s largest textile engineering mega‑events. The ceremony will be preceded by the 2nd Edition of the India ITME CEO Conclave.
CEO Conclave Details
The Conclave will convene industry leaders, policymakers, technology innovators, and global stakeholders to discuss practical solutions for strengthening India’s textile ecosystem. The theme, “Beyond Capacity: Redefining Global Textile Competitiveness Through Technology and Innovation,” will guide discussions across the value chain—from fibers and machinery to global collaboration. Five strategic pillars will be explored: Global Competitiveness, Investment Economics, Collaborative Innovation and India’s Technology Ecosystem, India’s Global Opportunities & Technology Disruption.
Jury Panel
The awards were evaluated by a distinguished jury comprising:
- Mr. Uday Gill, Board Member, ITMF;
- Mr. Hemant Sharma, President, Reliance Industries Ltd.;
- Mr. Updeep Singh, Resident Director, Welspun World;
- Mr. Ullhas M Nimkar, Chairman, NimkarTek Technical Services;
- Dr. G V Aras, Strategic Advisory and Mentor, ITA Technology Transfer;
- Dr. G. Thilagavathi, Principal, PSG College of Technology;
- Mr. S. Hari Shankar, Joint Managing Director, Lakshmi Card Clothing;
- Mr. Ketan Sanghvi, Chairman, India ITME Society;
- Mr. S. Senthil Kumar, Hon. Treasurer, India ITME Society.
Closing Statement
Through these initiatives, the India ITME Society reaffirms its commitment to championing technological excellence, fostering collaboration, and accelerating the development of a globally competitive Indian textile engineering industry. The press release was issued under an arrangement with NRDPL, with PTI taking no editorial responsibility.