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Postponement of India ITME 2020 to Dec 2021

'Covid 19' has brought disruption and distress for the general life, industry and economy, especially for the textile and textile engineering industry all over the world. Under the circumstances, India ITME Society proposes to postpone India ITME 2020 by one year to December 2021. The new dates for the event: 8th – 13th December 2021.

India ITME Society assures you that they will stand by industry in all possible ways to see through these difficult times and will double the efforts to ensure customer reach for exhibitors.

Please visit the website (https://itme2021.india-itme.com) for periodic updates on the exhibition. 

India ITME team wishes you a safe stay and good health. Assuring you best of services and support.


(c) 2020 India ITME Society
(c) 2020 India ITME Society


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