Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Textiles, will be inaugurating the 73rd Edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF) on 1st July 2025 (Tuesday). The inauguration will be followed by the Minister’s address. The occasion will be graced by Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Minister of Industries, Food & Supplies, Environment and Forest & Wild Life, Government of Delhi and Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary Textiles, Government of India.
Commenting on the 73rd Edition of IIGF Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman AEPC and IGFA said, “IIGF over the years has emerged as one of the leading international garment fairs of global standard and scale. The current version of the IIGF will attempt to capitalize upon India’s momentum for accelerated export growth. India is making significant strides in sustainable manufacturing with global brands gradually increasing their sourcing from India.”
Despite this tough time and global disturbances, we have kept pace by registering cumulative RMG exports growth of 12.8% amounting USD 2882.9 million for the period April- May 2025-26 compared to the April- May 2024-25, Chairman AEPC added.
The 73rd edition of IIGF will focus on showcasing latest apparel trends tailored to meet the requirements of the European Union, USA, and other Western markets.
While highlighting the objective of the Fair, Chairman AEPC stated that, IIGF will support MSMEs by helping them enter and grow in international markets while showcasing the latest fashion collections to a global audience. This will also facilitate buyer connections and drive industry growth through exposure and engagement.
The India International Garment Fair for Spring/Summer 2026 features 361 exporters showcasing across 9,375 sq. mtrs. The fair features participation from 12 states across India. Key participating states includes: Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Haryana.
The show will have the global representation from: North America: USA, Canada; Latin America: Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Argentina; Europe: UK, Spain, Greece, Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands, Turkey; Asia: Japan, UAE, Thailand, Israel, Kuwait, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia; Oceania: Australia; Africa: South Africa; Eurasia: Russia, etc. The total number of countries represented will be 79.
Two fashion shows will be held daily in Hall No. 1 from July 1-3, 2025 showcasing the latest trends and collections.
India International Garment Fair (IIGF) was launched in 1988. It is a bi-annual exhibition held twice a year: January/February for Autumn/Winter collections and June/July for Spring/Summer collections. The Fair is jointly organized by: Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) and International Garment Fair Association (IGFA) and is supported by: Garment Exporters & Manufacturers Association (GEMA), Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR).
