Indian ambassador to UAE to inaugurate Brands of India

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India has announced that the Indian ambassador to the UAE Sunjay Sudhir will inaugurate the upcoming ‘Brands of India’ trade show in Dubai. The event will run from November 12 to 14.

“UAE has been a big market for apparel for many years because of the competitive position it enjoys,” said the CMAI’s president Santosh Katariya in a press release. “It accounts for 12% share in total apparel exports from India and also helps to tap into other neighbouring countries. Brands of India is designed for our members to get introduced to varied export destinations especially GCC states, the wider Middle East beyond the GCC, North Africa, European Union and CIS region.”
 
The event will feature over 150 Indian apparel brands and white label manufacturers. Product categories which will be displayed as part of the exhibition range from denim to ethnic wear and inner wear to winter wear among others.
 
“UAE is the third largest trading partner of India,” said the Ambassador of India to the UAE HNE Sunjay Sudhir. “The Emirates is also India’s second largest export destination. There is no doubt that India is one of the major exporters of Garments to the world, and much of our exports are made on the overseas labels. Brands of India provides a huge exposure to Indian brands, their creativity and their skills to the international markets.”
 
Over 1,400 retailers, wholesalers, and importers will attend the event, hailing from countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Yemen, Egypt, Turkey, Angola, Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia, Algeria, USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Greece, Singapore, and South Africa among others. The event’s aim is to boost Indian apparel exports and tap into trade opportunities.
 
“The show provides an effective platform to Indian brands in International markets and will help in enhancing the image of Indian Apparel industry across GCC and neighbouring countries,” said Sunil Barthwal, Commerce Secretary at the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.