The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) celebrated its 47th Foundation Day at Apparel House, Gurugram, with senior officials and staff. The event featured a lamp-lighting ceremony and cake-cutting.
Chairman Sudhir Sekhri highlighted AEPC’s role in advocating for the apparel industry, stating, “AEPC’s 47-year journey reflects its commitment to protecting and promoting exporters.” He credited government initiatives and AEPC’s efforts for the 11.6 per cent growth in apparel exports from April 2024 to January 2025, despite global challenges.
AEPC Secretary General Mithileshwar Thakur noted strong export growth in key markets -13.8 per cent in the USA, 8.9 per cent in the UK, 10.6 per cent in Germany, and 19.7 per cent in Spain. Gains were also seen in FTA partner countries, including South Korea, Japan, Australia, Mauritius, and the UAE.
AEPC expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal for supporting the garment industry. Key initiatives like PM MITRA, PLI, RoSCTL extension, and targeted FTAs are expected to drive further growth.
Government steps, including the Export Promotion Mission, Bharat-Trade-Net for export documentation, enhanced credit support for MSMEs, and national skilling centres, will boost the sector’s momentum.
Looking ahead, AEPC aims to expand Indian apparel exports by entering new markets and supporting sustainable practices. The council has also launched a social media campaign to raise awareness of its initiatives.
Executive committee members congratulated AEPC employees for their contributions, reaffirming the council’s commitment to market intelligence, trade facilitation, and policy advocacy.
