Shri Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, will visit Moscow, Russia from October 1st to 3rd, 2025. The visit includes bilateral talks with the Russian Ministry of Industry & Trade and the Russian Union of Entrepreneurs of the Textile and Apparel Industry. Shri Margherita will also inaugurate the "Best of India – Indian Apparel and Textile Fair" in Moscow. The fair, held from October 1st to 3rd, 2025, will showcase over 100 Indian companies, ranging from handloom and handicrafts to home furnishings, carpets, linens, apples, and garments, and expects around 1,000 domestic and international buyers. The Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC) is presenting the fair. The release ID is 2172838 and the posting date is 29 SEP 2025 7:14PM by PIB Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Textiles: Indian Ministry responsible for the textile industry.
Best of India – Indian Apparel and Textile Fair: Trade fair showcasing Indian apparel and textiles in Moscow.
Moscow: Location of the trade fair and bilateral talks.
Russian Industry & Trade Ministry: Counterpart for bilateral discussions on the Russian side.
Ministry of Textiles
MoS Textiles & External Affairs Shri Pabitra
Margherita to visit Moscow from 1–3 October 2025
Minister to hold bilateral talks with Russian Industry
& Trade Ministry, entrepreneurs in textile and apparel
sector
Shri Margherita to inaugurate “Best of India – Indian
Apparel and Textile Fair” in Moscow showcasing
over 100 Indian companies
Posted On: 29 SEP 2025 7:14PM by PIB Delhi
Shri Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for Textiles and External Affairs, is scheduled to undertake
an official visit to Moscow, Russia, from 1st to 3rd October 2025.
During the visit, Shri Margherita will hold a bilateral meeting with the Ministry of Industry & Trade of the
Russian Federation, as well as with the Russian Union of Entrepreneurs of the Textile and Apparel Industry.
These engagements will provide an opportunity to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, industry, and
textile sectors, and explore avenues for enhancing collaboration between Indian and Russian businesses.
Shri Pabitra Margherita will also inaugurate the “Best of India – Indian Apparel and Textile Fair” in Moscow,
being held from 1st to 3rd October 2025. The exclusive exhibition and buyer-seller meet will serve as a
strategic gateway for Indian exporters to expand their presence in Russia and CIS markets. Over 100 Indian
companies are expected to participate, showcasing products ranging from handloom and handicrafts to home
furnishings, carpets, linens, apples, and garments. The fair will attract around 1,000 domestic and
international buyers, providing Indian businesses a direct engagement platform with leading importers,
wholesalers, and retailers from Russia. The fair is being presented by the Handloom Export Promotion
Council (HEPC).
The visit underscores India’s commitment to strengthening trade and cultural ties with Russia, and highlights
the growing role of Indian textiles and apparel in global markets. These engagements will bolster bilateral
trade, encourage market diversification, and enhance people-to-people linkages between the two countries.
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(Release ID: 2172838)