India–EU FTA to Double Apparel Exports in Three Years: AEPC
27 January 2026 | New Delhi The Indian apparel export industry has welcomed the successful conclusion of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), calling it a landmark development that could significantly reshape the sector’s global competitiveness. Industry leaders believe the agreement will unlock unprecedented growth opportunities, particularly in one of the world’s largest apparel […]
74th Edition of India International Garment Fair Inaugurated by Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh
The 74th edition of the India International Garment Fair (IIGF), one of Asia’s largest and most influential apparel sourcing platforms, was inaugurated on 23 January 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, by Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister for Textiles. The inauguration took place in the presence of a large gathering of apparel exporters, international […]
An Industry Appeal to the Vice President of India: Urgent Need for India-US Tariff Relief to Protect Apparel Exports
India’s apparel export industry is facing a critical moment as recent tariff actions by the United States threaten to destabilise one of the country’s most employment-intensive export sectors. With the US continuing to be India’s largest single destination for apparel exports, prolonged tariff uncertainty risks disrupting supply chains, eroding buyer confidence, and inflicting long-term damage […]
Textiles Minister to Inaugurate 74th India International Garment Fair at Yashobhoomi
New Delhi / Gurugram, 21 January 2026: The 74th edition of the India International Garment Fair (IIGF) is set to open on 23 January 2026 at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi, with Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister for Textiles, inaugurating the event. The inauguration will be followed by an address from the Minister, underscoring the […]
Editor N. Kumaran Extends Best Wishes as Dr. A. Sakthivel Begins Fifth Term as AEPC Chairman
Padma Shri Dr A. Sakthivel has been elected Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) for a fifth consecutive term, reaffirming the industry’s confidence in his leadership at a critical juncture for India’s apparel and textile exports. Over the years, Dr Sakthivel has played a pivotal role in steering the sector through shifting global […]