67th India International Garment Fair (IIGF) was inaugurated today at IEML, Greater Noida by Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal in presence of Mahesh Sharma, Member of Parliament, Chairman AEPC Naren Goenka, Lalit Thukral, Chairman, IGFA, Raj Kumar Malhotra, Chairman, EPCH, exhibitors and international buyers across the world.
Delivering his inaugural address Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles said,” I am amazed to see the size and scale of apparel industry in Noida. I am told that 10 lakh people have engaged in these 35 cr industries. I compliment all of you for good work. Together we have to take this industry from current to next level. Apparel, Fashion Jewellery and MICE are three industries where India has to grow.
Further, Goyal said that, I have set a modest target for apparel sector which is to double the production and triple the exports. So this 15 percent growth is achievable. Today, Government is helping the industry which cheaper credit, loan in foreign currency, building the cluster for infra development, RoDTEP and ROSL for tax reimbursement, etc. and most important providing better law and order for carrying forward business smoothly
India at WTO have taken the leadership role in becoming the voice marginalise and developing nations entire world has seen this because of India’s stand, WTO and multilateralism became relevant again this was possible because of our efforts and the support of other nation, Minister added.
Further Textiles Minister said, “All countries are eager to make friendship with India, as we offer huge opportunity and promise. We are moving ahead on FTA with Canada, EU, UK. Australia, Even GCC and Israel along with Eurasia and Brazil have shown their interest to forge FTA with India. I am hopeful that by Diwali, India-UK FTA will be concluded.”
Naren Goenka, Chairman AEPC delivering his inaugural address said, “IIGF provides a direct marketing platform to MSME exporters from across the country bringing together almost 500 exhibitors and more than 2000 overseas buyers and buying agents. It is the biggest platform in Asia under one roof wherein Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) showcase latest garment and fashion accessories trends to the world and begin the order booking process.” 1189 international buyers from 59 countries have registered to participate in the 67th IIGF. The buyers are visiting from the USA, Brazil, Japan, UK, Spain, Australia, Poland, Colombia, Greece, Italy, Egypt, Chile, Argentina, UAE, Thailand, France, Germany, Canada, Iran, etc.”
Goenka further said, “In the last physical fair held in January’ 2020, the business generated was $166.17 mn. We are expecting a growth of 10 percent even though adverse marketing conditions are prevailing in various countries.”
Expressing his optimism on the apparel sector, Chairman AEPC said, “The global apparel market which was just under $1.5trillion in 2013 is expected to generate revenues to the tune of $1.8trillion in 2022 and 1.9trillion in 2025 before it closes to 2 trillion in 2026. India offers to the world a complete value chain solution from farm to fashion giving us a competitive edge by shortened lead times to reach our buyers.”
We can assure them that the Brand India products are sustainable and meet all social and environmental compliances as per the import requirements of their countries. Council is taking rigorous efforts towards promoting Brand India at various global platforms showcasing its strength on sustainability, circularity, ethical sourcing and manufacturing, labor standards, women employment with no child labour, Chairman AEPC added.
AEPC has put up a stall wherein various start-ups will be showcasing their innovative and path breaking efforts in the textiles and garment sector. India is raising high in the global innovation index and there are about 600 textiles start-ups in India. I am sure the PLI scheme will surely be a window to the investment flow into India and thrust exports of MMF Apparels and Technical Textiles along with scaling their production to match global demand, Chairman AEPC informed.
Goenka also thanked the Government for taking numerous path breaking policy initiatives to increase apparel exports from India including extension of the ROSCT. PM-MITRA scheme towards setting integrated textile parks. Finally, recently signed FTAs will give an immense boost towards product and market diversification to the existing basket of Indian Apparel.
