Apparel Export Promotion Council

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Japan leads number of apparel buyers presence in Bharat Tex 2025

- Almost 5000 plus buyers from more than 110 countries to participate in next two days Bharat Tex second edition

14th February 2025, New Delhi: Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Bharat Tex 2025 today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi today in presence of buyers and government dignitaries hailing from more than 110 countries. This show is Inspired by the PM’s 5F vision- from farm to fibre to factory to fashion to foreign- players in the textile value chain.

The inauguration ceremony commenced with the traditional opening and lighting ritual performed by Shri Singh and the Minister of State for Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita, Ms. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary Textiles, Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and other dignitaries.  This year's Bharat Tex focuses on transforming the textile industry by promoting sustainability, circularity, and digitization. The AEPC Executive Committee members were present at the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh reiterated the Prime Minister’s visionary leadership which is helping the entire textiles sector and warmly welcomed all buyers to the fair for having a great experience and business deals.

Shri Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman AEPC in his comment said, “The Bharat Tex is cerebrating a successful partnership with participation from more than 110 countries and a large number of global brands and retail chains. Japan has the largest number of apparel buyers represented in this show, followed by UAE, Iran, USA, Spain, UK, South- Africa, Russia and Australia.” The presence of international delegations will further strengthen India’s positioning as a reliable partner in the global textile market, he added.

Further Shri Sekhri informed, “Some of the prominent brands who are present include; Apparel Group- UAE, Primark Stores Ltd - Ireland, Adastria Co. Ltd- Japan, Idkids- France, Melon Fashion Group - Russia, Al Safeer Group- UAE, Tatuum Group - Poland, Soho D.o.o - Croatia, Nesto Group- UAE, Hotel Shops -Mexico, One brand Apparel- USA, Chic Parisien - Uruguay, Lola Casademunt- Spain, Castro- Israel, Queens Park- South Africa, etc.”

Chairman AEPC said, Sustainability is the central theme in the global textiles industry and Bharat Tex 2025 is committed to promoting eco-friendly practices. The event is showcasing sustainable innovations, including organic fabrics, recycled materials and energy-efficient production technologies.”

“The Indian textile industry, once held back by an inward-looking approach and a lack of confidence and synergy, is now embracing a new era of global engagement. The four day event will feature exhibitions, knowledge sessions, thematic discussions, G2G meetings, B2B networks, MoUs, product launches, and interactive pavilions. It will attract top policymakers, global CEOs, international exhibitors, and buyers,” Chairman AEPC observed.

Bharat Tex-2025 aims to establish itself as a premier international platform for the industry. Bharat Tex-2025 will focus on transforming the textile industry into a futuristic domain of growth and development, with pavilions dedicated to sustainability, circularity, and digitization. The event will also feature interactive fabric testing zones, product demonstrations, and master classes by experienced craft persons.

The event at Bharat Mandapam is expected to attract over 6,000 international buyers from 110 countries and over 120,000 visitors, including policymakers, global CEOs, and industry leaders during the show. The expo covers the entire value chain of textiles including fibre, yarn, fabrics, garments, made-ups, home textiles and technical textile.