A Historic milestone in India–UK trade relations!
Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC congratulates Commerce Secretary Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal on the coming into force of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), paving the way for stronger trade ties, enhanced export opportunities, and sustainable growth for the sector.
AEPC Chairman Dr. A. Sakthivel delivering his address at the India–UK Trade Flag-off Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
AEPC Welcomes India–UK FTA Coming into Force; Says Landmark Agreement Positions India as a Preferred Global Apparel Sourcing Hub
Bharat Tex 2026 Inauguration Ceremony
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Bharat Tex 2026; AEPC Chairman Dr. A. Sakthivel Says Event Reinforces India’s Leadership in Global Apparel Trade
Union Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Sets USD 1 Trillion Export Target for FY 2026-27 at BoT Meet; AEPC Chairman Extends Full Support
The Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Dr. A. Sakthivel, has welcomed Union Commerce & Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal's call to achieve USD 1 trillion in exports during FY 2026-27 under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The announcement was made at the Board of Trade (BoT) meeting held in New Delhi on July 3.
Hon’ble Union Minister for Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh Visits Tiruppur; Calls for MMF Expansion and Sustainable Growth
The Hon’ble Minister appreciated Tiruppur’s remarkable journey as a globally recognised and sustainable apparel manufacturing hub and commended
Dr. Sakthivel’s leadership in taking the cluster to global prominence.
AEPC Chairman Calls for Technology Upgradation, MMF Partnerships at Textile Summit 2026
Dr A. Sakthivel, Chairman, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), represented the Indian Apparel Export Industry at the Textile Summit 2026, held at New Delhi, organised by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, under the theme “Textiles for Global Markets”.
Dr. A. Sakthivel Accompanies Hon’ble Commerce Minister Shri Piyush Goyal to UK-India Week 2026
A Sakthivel, Chairman AEPC was honoured to be part of the Indian Business Delegation accompanying Hon'ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal during his visit to London, UK, for UK-India Week 2026.
AEPC Chairman Meets Hon’ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister; Submits Memorandum for Apparel Export Growth
Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman of AEPC & IKFA, along with Thiru K.M. Subramanian, EC Member, AEPC and President, Tiruppur Exporters’ Association (TEA), met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru C. Joseph Vijay, in Chennai on 29 May 2026 and submitted a memorandum seeking support for the growth of Tamil Nadu’s apparel industry and achievement of the USD 15 Billion apparel export target by 2030.
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A Historic milestone in India–UK trade relations!
Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC congratulates Commerce Secretary Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal on the coming into force of the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), paving the way for stronger trade ties, enhanced export opportunities, and sustainable growth for the sector.
AEPC Chairman Dr. A. Sakthivel delivering his address at the India–UK Trade Flag-off Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
AEPC Welcomes India–UK FTA Coming into Force; Says Landmark Agreement Positions India as a Preferred Global Apparel Sourcing Hub
Bharat Tex 2026 Inauguration Ceremony
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Bharat Tex 2026; AEPC Chairman Dr. A. Sakthivel Says Event Reinforces India’s Leadership in Global Apparel Trade