Tiruppur Exporters Meet Shri Piyush Goyal at Bharat Tex 2025

Bharat Tex 2025 Showcases India’s Thriving Textile Industry

New Delhi, February 14, 2025: Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest global textile event, was inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together key stakeholders from the textile industry. Among the highlights of the event was the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA) stall, themed “Tiruppur – The World’s Sustainable Sourcing Destination.”

Leading representatives of the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA)—Padmashri Dr. A. Sakthivel, Honorary Chairman; Shri K. M. Subramanian, President; and Shri N. Thirukkumaran, General Secretary—had an important meeting with Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce and Industry.

Discussions on FTA and Global Competitiveness

During the meeting, Dr. A. Sakthivel congratulated Shri Piyush Goyal on the successful execution of the second edition of Bharat Tex 2025, acknowledging the platform’s role in strengthening India’s position as a global textile powerhouse.

A key topic of discussion was the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and its potential impact on Indian textile exports. Dr. Sakthivel emphasized that the FTA would provide significant advantages by ensuring preferential market access and reducing trade barriers, further boosting Tiruppur’s global presence.

Tiruppur’s Growth and Labor Challenges

Shri K. M. Subramanian, President of TEA, briefed the Minister on the positive market trends in the Tiruppur cluster, noting:

Steady demand growth in export markets
Increased global competitiveness of Tiruppur-based exporters
Adaptability and resilience in response to evolving market challenges

The discussion also addressed Tiruppur’s longstanding labor shortage. The Minister suggested an interstate promotional campaign, encouraging TEA to advertise in other states to highlight the excellent facilities and welfare measures offered by Tiruppur exporters for migrant workers. This initiative aims to attract a skilled workforce to sustain the region’s continued growth.

Tiruppur: A Leader in Sustainable Textiles

With its strong sustainability practices and increasing global demand, Tiruppur remains a key driver of India’s textile exports. Bharat Tex 2025 provided a powerful platform for exporters to showcase their strengths, discuss industry challenges, and explore opportunities for future growth.