Hon’ble Vice President to Attend AEPC Export Awards as Chief Guest
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has announced that the AEPC Excellence Honours 2023–24–25 will be held on 20 December 2025 at ITC Maurya, New Delhi, with Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Vice President of India, attending the event as Chief Guest. The Hon’ble Vice President will also address the gathering during the awards ceremony.
Instituted by AEPC, the Excellence Honours recognise the outstanding contributions of Indian apparel exporters in building modern export enterprises and fostering a strong export culture rooted in quality, innovation, sustainability, and market diversification.
As part of the ceremony, the Hon’ble Vice President will also unveil AEPC’s coffee table book titled “Threads of Time: Story of India’s Textile”, which documents India’s textile heritage and traces its evolution from traditional craftsmanship to modern manufacturing and global leadership.
Commenting on the occasion, Shri Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman, AEPC, said,
“AEPC Excellence Honours pay tribute to pioneering exporters who have shaped India’s apparel export journey with courage, creativity and commitment, while building a culture of quality, compliance and sustainability. These awards inspire the industry to scale new heights in an evolving global marketplace.”
He further added that,
“The awards aim to encourage quality and competitiveness, while showcasing exporters as role models for future generations.”
Highlighting the importance of recognising industry achievements, Shri Mithileshwar Thakur, SG, AEPC, stated that,
“By embracing new technologies, design capabilities and modern manufacturing practices, apparel exporters have strengthened India’s competitiveness and built a future-ready ecosystem. Equally commendable is the industry’s transition towards sustainability. Greener supply chains, ethical sourcing and reduced environmental impact are reinforcing a responsible and globally respected Brand India.”
The AEPC Excellence Honours ceremony is expected to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders, reaffirming India’s position in the global apparel value chain.