9th Edition of Garment Show of India inaugurated at India Expo Mart
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GREATER NOIDA, 19 December 2024: The 9th edition of the Garment Show of India (GSI), a premier platform for India’s apparel and fashion industry, was inaugurated today at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida. Scheduled to take place over two days, December 19-20, 2024, the event aims to foster new business opportunities by connecting leading entrepreneurs, industry stalwarts, and stakeholders from across the globe. The primary focus of the event is on B2B sourcing for apparel, fashion accessories, and home textiles, highlighting India’s growing strength in the global textile market.
Hybrid Format to Ensure Global Participation
The show is organized by Gagan Marwah and Deepti Marwah and adopts a hybrid format, enabling participation from both domestic and international audiences. Key stakeholders, including buying offices, liaison offices, e-commerce companies, distributors, and wholesalers, have been actively engaged. Over 5,000 visitors are expected, representing both the domestic and international markets.
Inaugural Session and Prominent Guests
The event commenced with a warm welcome speech by Deepti Marva, who expressed her gratitude and extended a heartfelt welcome to all dignitaries and delegates. Special guests included:
Vineet Gautam, CEO, Bestseller Group
Alpana Rajdan, Country Manager, Falabella
Ritesh Sharma, Reliance Industries
Jasveen Kaur, Senior Director, New Times Group
Lalit Thakural, President, Noida Apparel Export Cluster
The inaugural discussions focused on themes such as sustainable fashion, sourcing challenges, and enhancing the competitiveness of Indian suppliers.
Insights from Industry Leaders
Vineet Gautam emphasized the importance of leadership and innovation, stating:
“India, as a rapidly growing economy, has made significant strides in apparel and fashion. The introduction of new categories and involvement of corporate sectors has brought dynamism to the industry. However, we need to focus on speed, talent development, and government support to further our growth. Despite our potential, India still lags behind countries like Bangladesh and Pakistan in some areas. Collaboration and sustainability are key to achieving our goals.”
Alpana Rajdan, representing Falabella, shared her thoughts on India’s sourcing potential:
“India is a diverse subcontinent with immense opportunities in apparel sourcing. While Falabella sources 50% of its products from India, there is a need for Indian manufacturers to adapt and evolve. By embracing change and focusing on quality, India can take center stage in global sourcing.”
Jasveen Kaur, a veteran in the fashion industry, highlighted the significance of collaboration:
“Noida offers tremendous potential as a sourcing hub, especially with its diversity and infrastructure. Establishing better connectivity between Noida and Gurgaon could boost business by 80-90%. This is a golden opportunity for Indian manufacturers to secure long-term partnerships.”
Ritesh Sharma, Head of Reliance Trends, emphasized the need for innovation:
“The future of India’s textile industry lies in man-made fibers and recycling. With global demand rising, productivity and sustainability must be our focus areas. Domestic markets also need to expand to match the scale of international demands.”
Lalit Thakural Chairman of NAEC shared his vision for Noida’s role in the garment industry:
“Noida has grown exponentially as a manufacturing hub, producing everything from affordable garments to Hollywood-style dresses. The establishment of apparel and textile parks in Uttar Pradesh will further boost capacity and exports. With hardworking labor from states like UP and Bihar, Noida is poised to become a global leader in apparel manufacturing.”
The Garment Show of India 2024 promises to be a milestone event, reinforcing India’s position as a global apparel powerhouse. With its focus on sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, the event has set the stage for future growth and success in the textile industry.
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