New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Industry body Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) on Tuesday welcomed the strengthening India‑Canada ties, especially resumption of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), which could significantly boost apparel exports to Canada.Dr A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC, said that the signing of CEPA could double the exports to Canada in next three years, besides creating huge opportunities for investment and job creation.The comprehensive tr…
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New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) on Tuesday said the latest ready-made garment (RMG) figures show resilience of Indian apparel exporters, who continue to navigate challenging international conditions.On a cumulative basis, RMG exports during April–January 2025-26 stood at $13,129.1 million, registering a growth of 1.6 per cent over the corresponding period of April–January 2024-25 and a significant growth of 13.3 per cent compared to April–January 2023-2…
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal encouraged the Tiruppur textile cluster to create five lakh additional jobs and double its export performance over the next three years, assuring that the government will extend full support to exporters, it was announced on Thursday.In a meeting with a delegation led by Dr A Sakthivel, Chairman, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), along with key representatives of the Tiruppur textile cluster and industry associations, Go…
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, Feb 3 (IANS) Knitwear exporters in Tiruppur have welcomed the United States’ decision to reduce import tariffs, calling it a significant relief for the export-driven industry and a crucial step toward renewed growth. The Tiruppur knitwear sector, which accounts for nearly 40 per cent of its total exports to the US, has been under severe strain following the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff. The move had forced several exporters to explore alternative markets, a…
Chennai, Feb 2 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu textile industry, a cornerstone of India’s textile and apparel exports, has broadly welcomed the Union Budget’s thrust on infrastructure, skilling and export facilitation, but has cautioned that retaining the 11 per cent import duty on cotton could dilute the impact of these reforms.Industry leaders from Tamil Nadu and other major manufacturing hubs say timely access to quality cotton at globally competitive prices is crucial to safeguarding export commit…