Government to subsidise 80 home textile exporters for Germany trade fair
The Handloom Export Promotion Council will support exporters participating in the Heimtextil 2027 event in Frankfurt.
A total of 80 home textile exporters will receive government subsidies to participate in the Heimtextil 2027 trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany, according to The Hindu.
The event is scheduled to take place from January 12 to 15, 2027. The support will be provided under the Market Access Initiative scheme.
The Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) serves as the lead council for India’s participation in the fair. The HEPC has facilitated Indian exporters' involvement in the international trade fair for over two decades.
Recently, about 120 people attended a seminar in Karur organised by the HEPC under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) of the Union Ministry of Textiles. The seminar focused on Heimtextil Trends 2027/28 and visual merchandising.
HEPC chairman V. Lakshmi Narasimhan said it is important to understand global trends and promote design innovation to strengthen India’s handloom and home textile exports. P.
Rangasamy, Joint Director of the HEPC, provided an overview of the Council’s upcoming programmes and promotional activities.
Karur Textile Manufacturer Exporters Association (KTMEA) president M. Nachimuthu and secretary S. Sukumar highlighted the need to adapt to changing international market requirements to strengthen the export potential of Karur’s textile industry.