GENERAL  INFORMATION ON  TIRUPUR (I.K.F.)

           TIRUPUR is the 7th Big Industrial City of India.  The knitted garment Export is 45% of total Textile Export.  Tirupur Exports 80% of India’s Knitted Garment Export. Thus, Knitwear sector in India grabs a major chunk of its share in India’s Textile Exports. Tirupur, the hub of cotton knitwear industry has gone on to grab global attention with its valuable contribution to the world of textiles.  The knits capital of India allured many a number of brands and retailers from all over the world and boosted the national economy in a large measure.Tirupur is a fast emerging city that has achieved global recognition through sheer enterprise.  It has grown to become the premier source of knitwear for all ages.  An indispensable part of every international buyer’s itinerary  offering the best buys in terms of quality and price, a result of the ideal combination of infrastructure and human resources as well  as a total commitment to customer satisfaction.
        
         Tirupur is a fast emerging city that has achieved global recognition through sheer enterprise.  It has grown to become the premier source of knitwear for all ages.  An indispensable part of every international buyer’s itinerary  offering the best buys in terms of quality and price, a result of the ideal combination of infrastructure and human resources as well  as a total commitment to customer satisfaction.

Besides being an industrial destination, Tirupur endows the splendor of nature, the grace of culture and the glory of regional attractions.  The shift from an industrial town to an administrative district opened new vistas for Tirupur, thereby offering a plethora of opportunities in the tourism sector.  To-day Tirupur is geared to unravel its unexplored areas of tourists’ interests with a number of temples, wild life sanctuaries, parks, dams, forest reserves and local specialties.
         IKF Complex, Tirupur is just 40 kms away from the Coimbatore Airport. Coimbatore is easily accessible to all parts of India.  Regular flights connect Coimbatore to all Major metros.
 
INDIA KNIT FAIR, AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT

          India Knit Fair an International event is being organized bi-annual i.e. two fairs in a year (Spring/Summer during April and Autumn/Winter/Mid-summer Collection during October)   The best of the International Brand Leaders, Chain Stores, Wholesalers and Importers have identified India Knit Fair as one of the major sources for their consumers’ requirements for end to end product and materials in Knitwear.  They reap a great success out of this fertile ground.   Indian Knitwear thro IKF is very well known and Knitwear from Tirupur  is now being sold to almost every country in the world. Thus the India Knit Fair has emerged as one of the most reputed International Trade Fairs.The India Knit Fair Association is jointly  set up by Apparel Export Promotion Council (Sponsored by Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India) in co-ordination with the Tirupur Exporters’ Association to organize the Fairs.
         Language is not at all a barrier for the overseas buyers in maintaining business relationship with India, since India has removed communication bottlenecks for most of the Buyers hailing from different parts of the   world thro Internet/Website.
 
TIRUPUR – CLIMATE – WHETHER IN TIRUPUR, INDIA. Situated at an altitude of approx. 400 meters above sea level, Tirupur experiences mild winters and moderate summers.
 
Tirupur Latitude: 11.05 N. Longitude: 77.20 E
Average Annual Rainfall :         61.22 cms
Average Annual Rainy Days:    44.5
 
Temperature  Mean Max Mean. Min
   Summer  34.7” C  22.1” C
   Winter  32.2” C  19.2” C

VISA
         Delegate desirous of coming into India is required to possess a valid passport of their country and a valid Indian Visa.There is no provision of 'Visa on Arrival' in India and no fee is charged for immigration facilities at the airports. Delegate should ensure that they are in possession of valid Indian Visa before they start their journey to India except nationals of Nepal and Bhutan who do not require visa to enter India.
         All visitors coming from overseas will require visa for India. It has to be obtained from the Indian mission abroad. One should posses a valid national passport. Visitors are generally required to make an oral identification of their baggage and declaration of foreign currency in their possession.
 
Travel check list
  • Airline Ticket
  • Valid Passport with Indian Visa (single/double or multiple entries as per your programme)
  • Hotel confirmation
  • Photocopies of your passport and visas
  • Letter of Invitation
  • India Knit Fair, Tirupur, details
  • Health & Travel Insurance
  • Money
Letter of Invitation
            Invitation letters to enable people to apply for visa will be issued on request. The request can be sent to us at  “indiaknitfair@dataone.in (or) indiaknitfair@gmail.com
Accommodation
            Hotels ranging from budget, economy to luxury segments are available. As it is a peak travel season in Tirupur/Coimbatore we advise that you book your accommodation well in advance.
Currency - Indian Rupees
Exchange Rate US$ 1.00 = Approx Indian Rupees 48-51
Exchange Rate Euro 1.00 = Approx Indian Rupees 63-66
Electrical Current
The electrical supply in India is 220 Volts
 
Visa Invitation Letter for 34th I.K.F., TIRUPUR, INDIA

Visa invitation letter would be issued on request only. The request for visa invitation letter has to be sent with details as on passport.
 
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