'Yarn Expo-2024' Kicks Off at Surat International Exhibition Center

Three-day event aims to energize Surat's textile industry with 92 yarn manufacturers showcasing the latest innovations.

Surat: The 'Yarn Expo-2024' was officially inaugurated at the Surat International Exhibition and Convention Center, Sarsana, as part of the exhibition series organized by the South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI). The three-day event, which runs from August 9 to 11, 2024, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, has attracted significant attention from the textile industry.

The inaugural ceremony, held on Friday, saw the presence of distinguished guests including J. Raghunath, Senior Vice President of Reliance Industries Limited, Sanwar Rajkumar Budhia, Managing Director of Sanju Prints Private Limited, and Kyu Nam Kim, Director General of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA).

Vijay Mevawala, President of the Chamber of Commerce, emphasized that the primary goal of this exhibition is to infuse new energy into Surat’s textile industry and to familiarize entrepreneurs with the latest technological advancements. The sixth edition of Yarn Expo features participation from 92 yarn manufacturers from across the country, showcasing their innovations.

J. Raghunath of Reliance Industries highlighted the significance of this expo as a platform to elevate Indian textile products onto the global stage. He also noted that such initiatives could help realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a self-reliant India, with Surat playing a pivotal role.

Kyu Nam Kim from KOTRA praised the people of Surat for their leadership in the fashion industry and congratulated the SGCCI on the successful organization of the expo.

Girdhargopal Mundhra, Chairman of Yarn Expo-2024, shared that Surat consumes 1.5 lakh metric tons of polyester yarn monthly, with the city exporting yarn worth Rs. 1900 crore last year.

The event also featured remarks from Nikhil Madrasi, Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce, who expressed gratitude to all attendees. The inaugural ceremony was conducted by Dr. Anil Saraogi, Group Chairman of the Chamber, with the presence of several key figures from the textile world, including Immediate Past President Ramesh Vaghasia, Honorary Secretary Nirav Mandlewala, Treasurer Mrinal Shukla, and Yarn Expo Co-Chairmen Umesh Krishnani, Kiran Thummar, Ashok Rathi, and Praful Shah. Past Presidents of the Chamber Nilesh Mandlewala, Rupin Pachchigar, Amarnath Dora, Ashish Gujarati, and Himanshu Bodawala also attended the event.