ENA Economy 2025-11-24 16:01:50 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Nov 24 (KNN)</strong> Animesh Saxena, Past President and Central Executive Committee member, Federation of Indian Micro and Small &amp; Medium Enterprises (FISME), has identified Georgia as a promising market for Indias textile and apparel sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">His remarks follow a high-level delegation visit to Georgia from 17 21 November 2025, in which he participated, where the Ministry of Textiles engaged in multi-sectoral discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation in sericulture, textiles, apparel, and the carpet trade.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He noted, Indias share in the Georgian market remains below 1 percent, with buyers largely sourcing from China, Turkey and other countries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This reflects both a significant market gap and a lack of awareness among Georgian firms about Indias capabilities in textiles and apparel, he added.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Saxena underscored the need for deeper engagement between industry stakeholders in both countries. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">To facilitate this, he said, India has invited the Georgian Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (GCCI), the Georgian Apparel and Fashion Association (GAFA), and other representatives to Bharat Tex 2026 &mdash; a comprehensive exhibition showcasing the entire Indian textile value chain.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event, he added, will offer the visiting delegation first-hand exposure to the breadth and competitiveness of Indias textile and apparel offerings.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Saxena noted that a second phase of engagement could involve organising a Buyer-Seller Meet in Georgia, enabling local retailers to connect directly with Indian manufacturers after their visit to Bharat Tex. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Such initiatives, he said, could open new business avenues and strengthen bilateral trade in the sector.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 44180 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/economy/georgia-offers-untapped-opportunity-for-indian-textile-apparel-exports-former-fisme-chief 2025-11-24 16:01:50 knnindia.co.in