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Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC ) & IKFA, met Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.,
Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), met Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, along with senior RBI officials in Mumbai on 16 February 2026 to discuss key issues concerning apparel exporters, particularly MSMEs.
Meeting with Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, under the Chairmanship of Dr. A. Sakthivel.
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 on (11/02/2026) met Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, and Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry at NewDelhi.
AEPC Chairman Dr A. Sakthivel Welcomes India–US Trade Breakthrough, Sees Export and Job Growth
India–US Trade Deal: A Major Boost for India’s Apparel Exports! The breakthrough in India–US trade negotiations is a timely and welcome development for the Indian apparel industry. Improved trade terms will enhance competitiveness in our largest export market, attract fresh investments, and generate employment, particularly in labour-intensive segments
The International Textile Summit 360, held on January 29–30, 2026, at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore, India
The International Textile Summit 360, held on January 29–30, 2026, at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore, India, is a premier two-day conference organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Tamil Nadu Department of Textiles. It focuses on fostering global partnerships, sustainability, and technological advancements (Industry 4.0) within the textile sector, aiming to boost India's export-oriented growth.
India–EU Free Trade Agreement Signed, Boosting Prospects for Apparel Exports.
New Delhi: In a historic development for India’s trade and textile sector, the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), widely described as the “Mother of All Deals,” was formally signed today at Hyderabad Bhavan in New Delhi.
Inauguration of 74th India International Garment Fair, Yashobhoomi, New Delhi
Shri.Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, inaugurated the 74th edition of the India International Garment Fair (IIGF). Sharing the dais were Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC & IKFA and Shri Rakesh Vaid, Vice Chairman, IGFA
Discussion with Hon’ble Vice President of India
Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman of AEPC and IKFA, informed that a meeting with His Highness Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, during which detailed discussions took place on key industry concerns.
The issues deliberated included US tariff challenges, interest subvention, and market diversification. The Vice President patiently heard the representations made by the industry and assured that the matters raised would be referred to the concerned ministries for early redressal and appropriate action.
Dr. A. Sakthivel met Hon’ble Union Textiles Minister, Shri Giriraj Singh.
Dr A Sakthivel met Hon'ble Union Textiles Minister, Shri Giriraj Singh, seeking his blessings after assuming charge of Chairman AEPC. Dr. Sakthivel requested Hon’ble Minister to consider Focus Market Scheme for the RMG sector to ease out US tariff pressure.