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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hon’ble Vice President Calls for FTAs and Factory Modernisation at AEPC Excellence Honours
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) hosted the Excellence Honours 2023–24–25 on 20 December 2025 at Hotel ITC Maurya, New Delhi, celebrating outstanding achievements in India’s apparel export sector. The event was graced by Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President of India, as the Chief Guest, who addressed industry leaders and presented awards to […]
UNIDO project in Tirupur – Support For Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals From Apparel Fashion Supply Chains
The stakeholders from the textile and apparel industry convened in Tirupur for a crucial consultation aimed at addressing the pervasive use of hazardous chemicals in India’s textile supply chain.Organized by the Tirupur Exporter’s Association & DryerTextile Association, this stakeholder consultation is part of a new program initiated by the Global Environment Facility(GEF), United Nations Industrial […]