Home textile exporters to get subsidy to participate in Germany fair in 2027

Eighty home textile exporters in India will receive financial assistance through the Market Access Initiative scheme to participate in the Heimtextil 2027 trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, from January 12 to 15. The Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) is leading the country's representation at the event, having facilitated Indian exporters' participation for over two decades.

A seminar on Heimtextil Trends 2027/28 and visual merchandising was organized by HEPC in Karur, aimed at familiarizing exporters with global trends and design innovations. V. Lakshmi Narasimhan, chairman of HEPC, stressed the significance of understanding global trends and promoting design innovation to boost India's handloom and home textile exports.

P. Rangasamy, Joint Director of HEPC, provided an overview of upcoming programmes and promotional activities for exporters. M. Nachimuthu, president of Karur Textile Manufacturer Exporters Association (KTMEA), and S. Sukumar, secretary of KTMEA, stressed the need for adapting to international market requirements and strengthening the export potential of Karur’s textile industry.