Ready-made garment (RMG) exporters plan to urge the central government for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the USA, following the regime change there. A Sakthivel, in-charge of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (Southern Regional) and Chairperson of the Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC), said that the friendly relations between US President-elect Donald Trump and central government will aid in this.
The Business Promotion Branding and Sustainability Sub Committee, Tiruppur Exporters’ Association in cooperation with FairTrade India and TUV Rhineland organised a workshop on “Chemical Inventory and Waste Water Management” at Padmashri Dr. A. Sakthivel Auditorium, recently.
The Tiruppur textile industry, a key player in India's knitwear exports, has rebounded after a challenging period. In the first five months of the 2024-25 financial year, exports surged by 13%, with August alone witnessing a remarkable 22% increase. This growth follows an 11% decline in exports during the previous fiscal year due to global disruptions, Business Standard reported.
Dr. A. Sakthivel, an indomitable force in India’s apparel industry, has been instrumental in transforming Tirupur from a small textile town into a global hub for knitwear exports. His relentless pursuit of excellence, unwavering leadership, and deep commitment to public service have earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri. As the driving force behind the Poppys Group and a key figure in various industry organizations, Dr. Sakthivel has not only revolutionized the knitwear sector but has also shaped the future of Indian exports through his visionary leadership.
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After experiencing an 11 per cent contraction in exports in 2023-24 (FY24) due to a dip in exports for 10 consecutive months from April to January, the Tiruppur textile industry is back on track in 2024-25 (FY25).