About 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

Mission, Vision & Values

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 Stabilization of exports Providing trained manpower to apparel industry Recommendation to the government for policy changes which are beneficial to the garment industry.

Milestones

2008 Foundation stone laid for a new building of AEPCs education and training initiatives (IAM & ATDC) 2007 Institute of Apparel Management (IAM) set up on 18th September 2005 AEPC headquarter moves to multi-storey Apparel House in Gurgaon 2005 Quota regime ends from 1st January 2002 AEPCs web portal launched 2001 Indian apparel exports cross 5 billion dollar mark 1999 AEPC hosts first international conference 1998 First road show by AEPC held in the United States 1995 First Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC) set-up in Chennai 1991 Indian apparel exports cross 1 billion dollar mark 1988 First India International Garment Fair held in August 1986 Apparel Times, a 10-page weekly newsletter, evolves into Apparel Fortnightly 1979 AEPCs first annual general meeting held on 17th May 1979 AEPC starts endorsing shipping bills and issuing export certificates 1978 First AEPC trade delegation visits Iraq 1978 AEPC set-up with P.N Amersy as the first chairman

Executive Committee

Premal Udani Chairman-AEPC Mr.Premal Udani did his MBA in the US in 1980 and joined the family business of Textiles & Yarn Trading and immersed himself in building the garment division for the Company, M/s Kay Tee Corp. Pvt. Ltd. This completely vertical company operates from Tirupur is one of the top exporters of knitted garments out of India and also has the distinction of winning more than 60 top exports awards. Practically from the beginning of his career, he has been part of trade associations such as The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), Federation of Hosiery Manufacturers Association (FOHMA). Most of his fellow exporters were about a decade older than him and he learnt a lot from them in the early years. He has been an Executive Committee

Executive Committee
Shri. Praveen Nayyar Senior Vice Chairman Sh. H K L Magu Vice Chairman Sh. Rajendra J. Hinduja Vice Chairman

A quick look at how the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has been the moving force behind lot of achievements

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 information, technical guidance to work force 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.

In recent years, AEPC has worked tirelessly in integrating the entire industry - starting at the grass root level of training the workforce and supplying a steady stream of man power to the industry; identifying the best countries to source machinery and other infrastructure and brokering several path breaking deals for its members and finally helping exporters to showcase their best at home fairs as well as be highly visible at international fairs the world over Twice a year, AEPC showcases the best of Indias garment export capabilities through the prestigious India International Garment Fair, playing host to over 350 exhibitors displaying the exotic, the haute, the prt, the contemporary and much much more With AEPC's expertise and all the advantages that India has, it makes for a truly win-win situation Indian exporters grow stronger each year in their achievements, skills and proficiency, while international buyers get superior solutions for their garment imports.

CSR Initiatives

Social Accountability 8000 AEPC initiates Common Compliance Code in Garment Industry Action Taken Report on Common Compliance Code Health Check Up Eye Check Up Training Productivity Training PIP Program Skilled development among the BPL Youth SMO Training of disabled persons Aap ki Rasoi Program Trafficked womens and childrens