The Indian Textile Industry is one of the prominent industrial sectors contributing to 14% of total industrial production, 4% to the GDP and 11% to the country's export earnings. A booming economy, growing young population, rising household income levels, growth of organized retail sector, increasing passion for branded and lifestyle products, growth of semi urban and rural markets, increasing working female population etc. is giving rise to the Indian textile markets through newer opportunities. Globally known for its rich and diverse raw material base, trained manpower, huge domestic market and strong presence in the entire textile manufacturing chain, Indian Textiles and Apparel sector presents limitless and unparalleled business opportunities in India.

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industries of India (ASSOCHAM) is organising the ‘International Textile Value Chain Expo (ITVC)’ from 28th – 30th September 2023 at Surat International Exhibition & Convention Centre (SIECC), Surat, Gujarat. The objective of this exhibition is to showcase the sustainability initiatives across the textile value chain, technology advancement along with potential strategies for enhancing manufacturing competitiveness, thereby harnessing the unleashed potential of export in the textile industry.

Mr Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industry, Minister of Textiles and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution along with Mrs Darshana V Jardosh, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Textile are likely to join and inaugurate the Expo.