The 55th edition of the Garment Buyers and Sellers Meet organised by the West Bengal Garment and Manufacturer and Dealers Association (WBGMDA) generated a whopping Rs. 850 crore in wholesale transactions, as revealed by an official statement.
Over 900 prominent national and international brands actively participated in the three-day event, highlighting the event’s significance. Hari Kishan Rathi, President of WBGMDA, stated “This industry already boasts one of the largest workforces in the country, with over 50 lakh employees engaged directly or indirectly.”
“The Rs. 850 crore in business transactions, driven by participation from 900 national and international brands, reinforces the potential of this meet to elevate Bengal’s readymade garment industry. We are deeply grateful for the Government’s continued support for the textile and garment sector, particularly in promoting clothing businesses and marketing opportunities,” said Rathi.
The substantial business transactions, fueled by the participation of diverse brands, highlighted the potential of this gathering to enhance Bengal’s readymade garment sector.
Devendra Baid, Secretary of WBGMDA, stated “We require at least 4-5 bighas to build a common showroom complex at Rajarhat. This would allow buyers to easily visit the showroom and access offers of our members under one roof. Visitors can make deals conveniently as New Town is near to the airport.”
