ENA Sectors 2024-12-02 15:28:20 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Dec 2 (KNN)</strong> The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has urged British apparel firms to explore vast opportunities in Indias textile market by participating in the upcoming Bharat Tex 2025.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event will be hosted at two premier venues: Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi from February 14-17, 2025, and the India Expo Centre and Mart in Greater Noida from February 12-15.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The mega textile show will feature the entire textile value chain, with a strong emphasis on sectors like Handicrafts, Apparel Machinery, Chemicals, and Dyes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">AEPC Chairman Sudhir Sekhri emphasised the UKs significance in the global fashion landscape, noting its status as the worlds sixth-largest apparel importer, with imports valued at USD 20.27 billion in 2023.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He highlighted the long-standing trade relationship between India and the UK, adding that India accounted for USD 1.2 billion in UK imports in 2023, holding a 6.14 per cent market share.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Recent figures reinforce this trajectory, with Indias ready-made garment exports to the UK rising by 9.4 per cent from April to October 2024-25.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To amplify British engagement, AEPC conducted the Bharat Tex Roadshow in London from November 27 to 29, drawing attention to Indias expertise in quality textiles and sustainable manufacturing practices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">UK brands like Marks &amp; Spencer, Primark, Next, and Burberry are already key stakeholders in sourcing from India, alongside fast-fashion leaders such as Asos and Boohoo.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Sekhri underscored that Bharat Tex 2025 will spotlight India's innovations in eco-friendly materials, closed-loop manufacturing, and waste management, values that align with the UKs commitment to sustainability.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indias advancements in these areas position it as a global leader in sustainable textile solutions, Sekhri said, adding that such synergies present an unparalleled opportunity for UK firms to deepen partnerships and explore Indias growing textile market.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With its expansive platform and focus on collaboration, Bharat Tex 2025 promises to be a pivotal event for fostering Indo-UK trade relations in textiles and fashion.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 40109 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/uk-apparel-firms-invited-to-bharat-tex-2025-to-explore-indias-rich-textile-diversity 2024-12-02 15:28:20 knnindia.co.in