Blitz Bureau
Presenting a wide array of highquality fabrics, India showcased her finest weaves at the International Apparel and Textile Fair (IATF) at Festival Arena, Dubai.
With a strong delegation of manufacturers, designers, and artisans, the country highlighted its rich heritage and modern capabilities in textile production. From traditional handloom creations to innovative, sustainable fabrics, India’s display emphasised its leadership in the global textile industry, according to DD News. India’s leading textile export promotion councils, the Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) and the Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC), led a delegation of over 50 Indian textile exporters.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the IATF, which has proven to be UAE’s premier B2B fashion platform. The HEPC promotes India’s rich handloom heritage and diverse handcrafted textile products through international trade events, while the WWEPC bolsters the country’s wool and woollen exports by expanding market reach and ensuring compliance with global standards. Both councils play a vital role in enhancing India’s textile exports.
India’s textile industry holds immense economic significance, contributing 2 per cent to the country’s GDP and making it the third-largest textile exporter globally. The sector is a major employer, with over 45 million people in the workforce, largely powered by women. India’s textile and apparel market is valued at $176 billion, with $139 billion in the domestic market and $37 billion in exports. Looking ahead, India’s textile and apparel market is projected to reach $350 billion by 2030.
