A statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Handloom Export Promotion Council promotes all handloom products, ranging from fabrics to home furnishings, carpets, floor coverings, etc. and provides necessary support and guidance to the Indian handloom exporters and international buyers for trade promotion and international marketing. The different activities include organizing participation in events, such as trade fairs and exhibitions and buyer-seller meets in both India and abroad, conducting regular publicity activities to promote Indian handloom products abroad, collection of relevant information (such as trade data and commercial intelligence) and sharing of the same with exporters and undertaking market studies in foreign countries.