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India shines at Heimtextil 2025 with a grand showcase

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Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon'ble Union Minister of Textiles, Govt. of India, inaugurated the India Pavilion at Heimtextil 2025, Frankfurt, Germany, in the presence of Mr. B S
Mubarak, IFS, Consul General, Consulate General of India, Frankfurt; Mr. Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India; Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chief
Mentor in a role of Director General, EPCH & Chairman, IEML; senior officials from Textiles EPCs, Messe Frankfurt; Mr. R K Verma, Executive Director, EPCH and participating
member exporters

EPCH set up an India Pavilion with 18 member exporters from During the inauguration, Shri Giriraj Singh said that the India Pavilion
various parts of the country at Heimtextil 2025, held at Frankfurt, at Heimtextil 2025 celebrated excellence and innovation in the
Germany, from 15th to 17th January 2025. This Pavilion was Indian textile industry. He emphasised that India's participation was
inaugurated by Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, not only a testament to its rich heritage but also a reflection of its
Government of India, in the presence of Mr. B S Mubarak, IFS, Consul dynamic journey towards becoming a global leader in sustainable
General, Consulate General of India, Frankfurt; Mr. Rohit Kansal, Addl. and cutting-edge textile solutions. He invited global buyers to
Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India; Dr. Rakesh Kumar, explore the diversity and innovation showcased at the India Pavilion
Chief Mentor in a role of Director General, EPCH & Chairman, IEML; and assured full support for future business promotions. The Hon’ble
along with senior officials from Textile EPCs, Messe Frankfurt, and Minister also interacted with participating exporters, encouraging
participating member exporters. them in their endeavors.
Heimtextil is one of the world’s premier events for interior textiles,
home furnishings and household fabrics. It provided a valuable
platform for international manufacturers, retailers and brands to
explore India's strong capabilities in textiles, home furnishings, and
consumer products as well as its well-established ecosystem that
blends traditional craftsmanship with modern production
techniques, giving the country a competitive advantage in global
markets.
This event provided India with a crucial opportunity to showcase its
"Incredible Textiles of India". India's growing presence at Heimtextil
reflects the steady progress made by Indian exporters in aligning
with global standards and consumer preferences. The industry's
Visitors making business inquiries with exhibitors at the EPCH India Pavilion increasing focus on sustainability and the use of natural and organic
during Heimtextil 2025, Messe Frankfurt, Germany
fibers further strengthens India's appeal in the global market.

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