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Textiles Minister to Open 73rd India Int'l Garment Fair
Shri Pabitra Margherita, Hon'ble Union Minister of State for Textiles, will inaugurate the 73rd edition of the India International Garment Fair (IIGF) on 1st July 2025 in New Delhi. The prestigious event will also be attended by Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Shri Manjinder Singh Sirsa, and Smt Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles.
Organized jointly by AEPC and IGFA, and supported by leading apparel bodies like GEMA, CMAI, and GEAR, the fair has grown into a global platform for showcasing Indian garments. This edition will spotlight 361 exporters from 12 states across 9,375 sq. mtrs. of exhibition space. Major participating states include Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, West Bengal, and Haryana.
The fair will welcome buyers from 79 countries, including major sourcing destinations like the USA, UK, France, Germany, Australia, Japan, and Brazil. Two daily fashion shows will take place from 1–3 July in Hall No. 1, featuring collections for the Spring/Summer 2026 season.
Shri Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of AEPC and IGFA, noted that IIGF continues to strengthen India's presence in global fashion markets. 'India's RMG exports grew by 12.8%, reaching USD 2882.9 million in April–May 2025. The fair will support MSMEs in scaling their exports and connect them with global buyers looking for sustainable, quality-driven sourcing alternatives,' he said.
IIGF 73 places a strong focus on Western markets, aligning its product offerings with the latest global fashion and retail needs. Since its launch in 1988, IIGF has served as a critical link between Indian exporters and international fashion retailers, held biannually for Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer collections.
