59th Garment Meet and B2B Expo brings together West Bengal’s apparel industry in Kolkata

The West Bengal garment industry comes alive with the 59th Garment Meet and B2B Expo being held over three days from 5th to 7th January, 2026, at Science City, Kolkata, spread over 2 lac sqft. area. This event, organised by the West Bengal Garment Manufacturers and Dealers Association (WBGMDA), which has been a pivotal part of the industry for 61 years, will feature more than 1000 national and international brands in the 59th Garment Buyers & Sellers Meet & B2B Expo, showcasing a wide selection of readymade garments for kids, men, and women.

State government officials, businessmen, and representatives from prominent corporate houses attended the event, showing strong support for the Association’s efforts to boost the state’s economy. The event was inaugurated by: Sri. Sujit Bose, Minister of State for Fire, Govt. of WB; Sri. Atin Ghosh, Deputy Mayor of Kolkata; Smt. Rehana Khatun, Councillor & Borough Co-ordinator; along with notable figures such as 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, Hon. Secretary and Sri. Manish Agarwal, executive committee member of WBGMDA and many others.

“The 59th Garment Buyers & Sellers Meet & B2B Expo is a testament to the strength, resilience, and growing global relevance of the garment industry in West Bengal,” stated Sri. Hari Kishan Rathi, President of West Bengal Garment Manufacturers & Dealers Association, stated. “Over the decades, WBGMDA has remained committed to creating meaningful business platforms that connect manufacturers, traders, and buyers from across the country and abroad. This year’s expo, with participation from over 1,000 brands, not only reinforces Kolkata’s position as a key apparel sourcing hub but also significantly contributes to employment generation and economic growth of the state.”

“Our objective with the 59th edition is to go beyond traditional B2B engagement and create a more inclusive ecosystem by integrating the retail segment alongside wholesale trade,” said Sri. Devendra Baid, Hony. Secretary of West Bengal Garment Manufacturers & Dealers Association. “Spread across nearly two lakh square feet, this expo offers unmatched opportunities for networking, innovation, and large-scale commercial transactions. We believe this platform will help our members expand their reach, adapt to evolving market trends, and strengthen West Bengal’s role in the national and global garment supply chain.”