Raj Manek, Executive Director of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd shares his views on Indian Textile Industry

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Underlining India’s dominant position in textiles and home furnishings, Raj Manek Executive director of Messe Frankfurt Asia Holding Ltd, said India has taken long strides in home textiles space worldwide with the country emerging as the second largest supplier of home textile products only after China. Shift in the consumer’s lifestyle, influencing spends and retail growth is also impacting domestic consumption of home fashion and furnishing products. The co-located fairs which host more than 180 exhibitors target the entire chain of home fashion through its Dining, Living, Giving, and Furnishing segments. 

He further said that,   India’s home textile business this year has contributed 12 per cent to the country’s overall shipments globally. The initiative, organised by Messe Frankfurt India, has witnessed a 30 per cent increase in exhibitors this year, which shows the capacity of Indian businesses to come up with new ventures as well as the appetite of the country’s consumers or buyers.