9 months ago
West Bengal Garment Meet Aims for Rs 1,500 Crore Business
The West Bengal Garment Manufacturers and Dealers Association (WBGMDA) is hosting a big event called the 59th Garment Meet and B2B Expo.
It's happening over three days from 5th to 7th January at Science City in Kolkata.
More than 1,000 brands from all over the world are showing their clothes for kids, men, and women.
The event is expected to create a lot of business, worth about Rs 1,500 crore.
Important people like the fire minister and the deputy mayor of Kolkata helped start the event.
The president of WBGMDA said this event shows how strong and important the garment industry is in West Bengal.
The 59th Garment Meet and B2B Expo is being held from 5-7 January at Science City, Kolkata.
Over 1,000 national and international brands are participating, showcasing readymade garments for all ages.
The event is expected to generate business worth Rs 1,500 crore in the wholesale market.
The expo was inaugurated by Sujit Bose, Atin Ghosh, Rehana Khatun, and other dignitaries.
Hari Kishan Rathi, WBGMDA president, highlighted the event's significance in showcasing the garment industry's strength and global relevance.
- Who
- West Bengal Garment Manufacturers and Dealers Association (WBGMDA) and over 1,000 national and international brands
- What
- 59th Garment Meet and B2B Expo
- Where
- Science City, Kolkata
- When
- 5-7 January
- Why
- To generate business prospects and showcase a wide selection of readymade garments
Key facts
- Event
- 59th Garment Meet and B2B Expo
- Organizer
- West Bengal Garment Manufacturers and Dealers Association (WBGMDA)
- Date
- 5-7 January
- Location
- Science City, Kolkata
- Expected Business Value
- Rs 1,500 crore
- Participants
- More than 1,000 national and international brands
- Inaugurated By
- Sujit Bose, Atin Ghosh, Rehana Khatun, and others
Quotes
Hari Kishan Rathi
President of the West Bengal Garment Manufacturers and Dealers Association (WBGMDA)
“The expo is a testament to the strength, resilience, and growing global relevance of the garment industry in West Bengal.”
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