Spread across more than 2 lakh sq. ft., the three-day mega expo has brought together over 1,000 national and international brands, showcasing the latest collections in readymade garments for men, women, and children. Day Two saw packed exhibition halls, extensive buyer-seller interactions, product launches, and promising business negotiations, reinforcing the event’s position as one of Eastern India’s largest and most influential garment trade platforms. The event is expected to facilitate wholesale business transactions worth approximately ₹1,600 crore over its three-day duration.

Speaking to the media,  Sri. Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State, Ministry of Law and Justice (Independent Charge), Govt of India, stated, “West Bengal is richly endowed with natural resources and possesses immense potential across various industrial sectors. Referring to the state’s once-thriving garment industry, he remarked that while Bengal had a glorious industrial past, unfavorable industrial policies of previous governments had led to industry migration instead of generating new employment. He expressed confidence that the state is now on the path towards a new industrial revolution with promising prospects for investment and job creation.”

On this occasion,  Sri. Dipak Barman, Hon’ble Minister of School Education, Housing and MSME and Textiles, Govt of WB, stated, “The future of the garment industry in the state is exceptionally bright. He noted that investors from across the country are showing keen interest in establishing medium and large-scale manufacturing units in Bengal. Responding to the Association’s long-standing demand, he assured that the state government would seriously consider the proposal for developing a dedicated Garment Hub.”

On this occasion, Sri. Hari Kishan Rathi, President of West Bengal Garment Manufacturers & Dealers Association, stated, “The response on the second day has been truly encouraging. The enthusiasm among buyers and exhibitors reflects the resilience and growing potential of India’s garment industry. This platform is not just about business transactions – it is about creating long-term partnerships, encouraging innovation, and providing opportunities for manufacturers and traders to expand into newer markets. We are grateful to all exhibitors, buyers, industry partners, and the Government for their continued support in making this landmark edition a grand success.”

The 60th Garment Buyers & Sellers Meet & B2B Expo will conclude on 14th July, 2026, reaffirming WBGMDA’s commitment to promoting the growth of the garment industry and contributing significantly to the economic development of West Bengal.

The importance of the event for the state’s economy was underlined by the presence of the State Government and leading businessmen and prominent corporate houses who attended the event, demonstrating the significance of the Association’s endeavor in boosting the State economy. Smt. Shashi Panja, Minister in charge, Child and Family Welfare, Govt. of WB; Sri. Sujit Bose, Minister of State for Fire, Govt. of WB and was also attended by several eminent personalities like Sri. Hari Kishan Rathi, President of WBGMDA; Sri. Vijay Kariwala, Senior Vice President of WBGMDA; Sri. Pradeep Murarka, Vice President of WBGMDA; Sri. Devendra Baid, Hony. Secretary of WBGMDA and many others.

Since its establishment, this association has organized clothing fairs and business-to-business (B2B) exhibitions to help the country develop into a significant centre in the global textile supply chain and to support the expansion of a contemporary, vibrant, and competitive apparel industry that is largely made up of MSMEs. The non-retail Buyer Sellers Meet, or WBGMDA, has grown into a meeting place for the most reputable and well-known companies in the country’s east. This event creates a lot of jobs, which also makes a substantial contribution to the GDP.

On this occasion, Sri. Hari Kishan Rathi, President of West Bengal Garment Manufacturers & Dealers Association stated, “Due to the high demand for Bengal’s textile and apparel industries, the government has built several garment hubs and plans to build more, opening up a plethora of new opportunities. Throughout the year, we have been able to sustain exports, and our industry has attracted interest from clients worldwide, particularly from Europe and the Middle East. Our most recent gathering produced more profitable business than we could have ever imagined.”

The West Bengal Garment Manufacturers & Dealers Association’s Hony. Secretary, Sri. Devendra Baid, gave a speech regarding the occasion and stated, “Our association’s buyers and sellers meetings have achieved continuous success throughout five decades of doing business. This is one of the biggest B2B events, dedicated to readymade garments. Our Association has continued to expand and has given the readymade garment sector in this country one of the finest support possible despite erratic economic conditions and fluctuations in the industry. The MSME department has approved our meeting, making it the first of its type in our industry.”