The AEPC Excellence Honours are the Indian Apparel industry’s most prestigious awards. The awards recognize extraordinary contributions made by Indian Apparel exporters in building our modern export enterprises and helping to further develop a unique Indian export culture.

Extending across diverse product categories and including both experienced and start up representation, the awards are a celebration of the contributions exporters have made to the industry and, in turn, the national economy. We have instituted these awards with an aim to encourage the Indian Apparel exporters to increase their export capacities and at the same time, enhance the competitiveness among the firms to capture the global markets.

There are many facets to the development of the apparel export industry and culture in India. The Award winners have demonstrated outstanding vision in making a significant and unique impact, while achieving success for their organization, and India, in the international marketplace. Apart from adding to the growth of our international trade and contributing to our society, these export heroes have contributed to India’s image as a progressive member of the international business community and are role models for future generations of Indian exporters.
 
AEPC takes great pride and pleasure in hosting the Apparel Export Promotion Council’s Excellence Honours 2021-22-23, in the august presence of Shri Piyush Goyal, Honourable Minister of Textiles, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. We look forward to being joined by Shri Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, GOI and CEOs of leading global apparel brands.

AEPC is excited to share our ambitious goal of achieving apparel exports of USD 40 billion by the year 2030. This target, aptly named "40 by 30," reflects our commitment to reaching new heights and pushing our limits in the ongoing decade.

The ‘40 by 30’ theme of the 23^rd AEPC Excellence honours 2021-22-23 ceremony and AEPC CNBC Powergroup discussion intends to bring together decision and policy makers, focused business representatives and important stake holders, engaged in the promise of strategizing and acting towards achieving this goal.

This goal is not just a number; it represents our dedication to innovation, growth and making a sustainable impact in our industry. It will require collective effort, innovation, and unwavering determination from each one of us. "40 by 30" is not just a financial milestone; it's a testament to our potential and our vision for the future.

To reach this target, we will need to:

1. Focus on Innovation: We must continually innovate in our products, services, and processes to stay ahead of the curve and meet evolving customer demands.

2. Expand Our Market: Exploring new markets and expanding our global footprint will be crucial to achieving this goal.

3. Empower Our People: Our greatest asset is our talented and dedicated manpower. We must invest in their growth and development to drive our success.
4. Practice Sustainability and Responsibility: We will pursue growth with a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, aligning our success with the well-being of our planet.

5. Foster Strategic Partnerships: Collaboration with other countries will open new avenues and opportunities for us to reach our target.

Let "40 by 30" serve as a rallying cry for us all. Let's embrace this challenge with enthusiasm and determination. Together, we can achieve greatness and redefine what's possible.

AEPC looks forward to embarking on this incredible journey with all its members, guided by the support of the Government of India and is confident that by 2030, we will not only achieve our financial target but also set new standards of excellence in our industry.