How the India–EU FTA Can Transform Tiruppur’s Apparel Exports
Tiruppur, India’s largest apparel and ready-made garment exporting hub, stands as a powerful symbol of enterprise-led growth, employment generation, and global manufacturing excellence. The cluster currently exports apparel worth approximately USD 1.74 billion to the European Union, accounting for nearly 22.9% of India’s total textile and apparel exports to the EU. This performance underlines Tiruppur’s […]
Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh Highlights Textile Growth at 74th IIGF
India’s textile and apparel sector continues to demonstrate strong momentum, doubling in value over the last decade and reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most important economic and employment drivers. This optimism was clearly reflected at the inauguration of the 74th Edition of the India International Garment Fair (IIGF), held at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, […]
AEPC Chairman Dr. A. Sakthivel Seeks Urgent Relief from US Tariffs in High-Level Delhi Meetings
Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Padma Shri Dr A. Sakthivel, held a series of high-level meetings in New Delhi on January 14, 2026, engaging with senior government leaders to address the mounting challenges faced by Indian apparel exporters due to recent US tariff pressures. Dr Sakthivel met with the Hon’ble Union Minister […]
Dr. A. Sakthivel Calls on Commerce Minister, Highlights Key Issues Facing Apparel Exporters
After assuming charge as Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Dr. A. Sakthivel called on the Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal ji, in New Delhi. During the meeting, Dr. Sakthivel congratulated the Hon’ble Minister for the proactive and successful conclusion of several Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and for […]
Dr A. Sakthivel Assumes Charge as AEPC Chairman for Historic Fifth Term
New Delhi, 6 January 2026 Padma Shri awardee Dr A. Sakthivel, one of India’s most respected apparel industry leaders, has assumed charge as Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) for a historic fifth term in January 2026. With this, Dr Sakthivel marks over four decades of continuous association with AEPC, having served as […]