Indian textile and garment exporters are aligning strategic initiatives to scale international shipments amidst evolving global trade dynamics. Industry benchmarks highlight, India’s textile exports are targeting $100 billion by 2030, leveraging expanding free trade agreements and localized supply chain integration.
To accelerate international buyer connectivity, the Bharat Tex Trade Federation (BTTF) elected Dr A. Sakthivel as Chairman during its 12th Board Meeting in New Delhi, alongside re-elected Co-Chairman Bhadresh Dodhia. The leadership team is tasked with deepening overseas commercial partnerships and boosting value-added apparel shipments across European and Western retail corridors.
Mega-trade event anchors export acceleration plan
Central to the federation’s trade roadmap is the execution of Bharat Tex 2027, scheduled from March 31 to April 3, 2027, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Supported by the Ministry of Textiles, the international exhibition serves as an integrated sourcing hub spanning raw fibers, technical textiles, and finished garments.
Our priority centers on expanding international market access, securing direct engagement with global sourcing hubs, and positioning India as an agile manufacturing partner, states Dr Sakthivel, Chairman, BTTF and the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC).
Case Study: Integrated sourcing drives export efficiency
Previous editions of Bharat Tex generated direct trade linkages for participating garment units, reducing buyer acquisition cycles by an estimated 20 per cent. By bringing global procurement teams directly to domestic production centers, participating mills effectively expanded export order books while mitigating international compliance hurdles.
Promoting global sourcing across categories
Bharat Tex Trade Federation is an apex Indian textile trade platform comprising 11 export promotion councils, CITI, and CMAI. Operating under the Ministry of Textiles, it promotes global sourcing across fiber, yarn, fabric, and garment categories. Expanding international buyer networks annually, the federation drives export growth and coordinates India’s mega trade exhibitions.
