APPAREL EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL (AEPC)

Incorporated in1978, AEPC is the official body of apparel exporters in India that provides invaluable assistance to Indian exporters as well as importers/international buyers who choose India as their preferred sourcing destination for garments
From one office in 1978, it has over 40 offices in just a span of 30 years. From just being a quota monitoring entity, AEPC is today a powerful body for the promotion and facilitation of garment manufacturing and their exports.

 For Indian exporters, AEPC is quite literally a onestop shop for information1 advise technical guidance workforce and market intelligence Members have access to updated trade statistics potential markets information on international fairs and assistance in participating at these fairs. It also plays a large role in identifying new markets and leading trade delegations to various countries

AEPC is committed to satisfy the apparel exporters with the service efficiency in achieving the growth of exports garments by exploring, sustaining & expanding global markets, becoming one stop information centre providing export assistance to garment exporters and bridge the gap between the exporters and overseas buyers through dedicated efforts of employees and continual improvement of the quality management system.

We shall achieve the same by Networking of AEPC members Increasing the export volume Increase in the number of export markets Stabilisation of exports Providing trained manpower to apparel industry Recommendation to the government for policy changes which are beneficial to the garment industry

AEPC is continuously involved in the task of promoting the exports of readymade garment from the country by Buyer Seller Meet Organizing Buyer Seller Meets (Already concluded Mega Show in South Africa, Japan and BSMs in Spain this year). Trade Delegation Spearheading trade delegations to potential markets like US, Canada, China, Taiwan, Tunisia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Panama and Columbia etc.

International Fairs Interselection Paris (France) (5-7 April'11), Hong Kong Fashion Week (4-7 July 2011), Global Fashion, Dusseldorf (Germany) (July '11), Magic Fair, USA (21-24 Aug 2011), International Istanbul Fashion Fair,Turkey (Aug 11), Fashion Industry, St. Petersburg Russia (Oct '11), Interselection Paris (France) (Nov '11), Hong Kong Fashion Week (Jan- 2012), Intermoda, Mexico (Jan 2012), Global Fashion, Dusseldorf (Germany) (February 2012), Magic, USA (February 2012), Futura Fair (March 2011),

Seminars Organising seminars like REACH (held in March to September 2009), Fashion Forecast Seminar (planned to be held in November, 2009), World Apparel Convention (scheduled from 17-20 November, 2009). Workshops Workshops on Fashion, managerial and technical aspects of the industry by inviting Fashion Designers from various countries, like Mexico, South Africa etc. Education and Training Initiatives Integrating skilled human resource development through its Education & Training initiatives like Apparel Training & Design Centres (ATDCs) in 47 cities and Institutes of Apparel Management (IAMs) in 2 cities

Dissemination of Information Disseminating information to trade through Publishing a monthly magazine, Apparel India through which all information on Govt. policies and initiatives with regard to the apparel industry is communicated to the garment export industry. The magazine gives valuable information regarding the fashion trend, trade statistics, market focus and other study reports to the benefit of the industry. Maintaining its own website, aepcindia.com through which buyer and seller meet on a reliable platform and it also provide valuable inputs to the garment industry.

Compiling of Detailed Country Reports and its trade statistics which are available to the trade in CD form as well. Maintaining a well equipped library (in Mumbai and Gurgaon) with all latest fashion related and valuable market trend publications which is open to the trade members for their reference; Media & Corporate Communication Information about the apparel industry in various countries is collated to spread awareness among Indian exporters. On the other hand, queries on Indian industry from foreign buyers are responded to.

Research & Development

Conducting market surveys and providing market intelligence through various cluster studies, research reports & journals. Exploring new markets and identifying items of export potential (Already undergoing a New Product Development Scheme for Trade under Ministry of Commerce (MoC)). Developing new markets for existing products through various export promoting activities like Road shows, leading trade delegations, etc.

Schemes Providing assistance to member exporters for accessing new markets through Market Access Initiative (MAI) scheme of Ministry of Commerce and helping them in developing, diversifying and stimulating the exports in the existing markets through Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme of MoC.

Market Development Schemes

Technology Upgradation Funds Scheme (TUFS) MDA Focus Market Scheme Textile Centre Infrastructure Development Scheme Apparel Park Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks Special Economic Zones