Third edition of Source Zone Fair opens near New Delhi

Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC in his statement said, “AEPC brings Source Zone and India Market Days to Apparel House, South Asia's only permanent exhibition of high quality merchandise – ranging from mens' wear, womens' fashion and children wear and related accessories. Well-laid out showrooms display not just fashion apparel, but a range of rich and high-quality fabrics made in India, a vast array of accessories and everything else required to produce fashionable garments of excellent quality at a competitive prices".

AEPC is hosting the Fair to provide additional resources to its member exporters. It would be providing access to thousands of buyers of fabric, accessories and services and a one-to-one interaction with the large garment manufacturers and exporters, he added.

Business potential

• India's apparel industry (export & domestic) is approximately USD 30 Billion or Rs.1,35,000 Crore
• India consumes fabrics worth USD 12 billion annually
• India consumes accessories worth USD 3 billion each year
• India has over 50,000 apparel manufacturing units

Benefits for an exhibitor

• Enhancing and revitalizing your brand & network
• Explore and tap global markets and trends
• Interact and trade with thousands of top buyers/ decision makers at one place
• Focused market strategy for better business conversions
• Grab bulk orders at competitive rates
• Finalize long terms contacts and credit policies
• Network and establish one-on-one contact with India's top exporters
• Maintaining customer relationships and meeting with prospects

The target buyers for the show are: Fabric importers, Distributors and Wholesalers; Garment exporters and manufacturers; Buying houses and Buying agents; Local and international retail chains; Departmental stores; Apparel brands; Fashion designers and merchandisers; Design studios; Fashion Institutes, Trade body representatives and Trade media. The show being for trade visitors only, will enable companies to interact and conduct business in a conducive environment. The exhibitors from Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, etc have come to participate in this Fair.