Around 25 Indian apparel firms participated in the Great Exhibition of Garments of India which took place in Spanish cities of Barcelona and Madrid. Held for two days each in Barcelona and Madrid, the event saw participation from leading apparel companies of India. Around 350 buyers including wholesalers, importers, distributors, chain stores, designers, agents, and retailers visited the fair.
Organized by the Apparel Export Promotion Council of India (AEPC), with support from the Indian Embassy in Spain, the expo aimed at providing a unique opportunity to see firsthand the benefits of investing in India, which is one of the world’s major markets. The visitors also got the chance to access the most varied range of clothing and the latest trends of apparel manufacturing in the country.
AEPC says, Indian participation has increased over the years as the Spanish market is promising not only for exports but also for establishing collaborations between firms as well as creating new joint ventures and marketing alliances.
The apparel exports from India for the month of September 2013 grew by 14.95 per cent year-on-year and touched $1.1 billion, as per data released by the AEPC.
