TN Ministers Inspect Modernised Co-optex "Pudupavu" Store in New Delhi

PRESS RELEASE Hon'ble Ministers of the Government of Tamil Nadu Visit the Modernised Co-optex "Pudupavu" Outlet in New Delhi Co-optex, established in 1935, stands as one of the largest handloom weavers' cooperative organisations in India. It is a leading organisation that markets handloom products manufactured by weavers of various handloom weavers' cooperative societies functioning across Tamil Nadu, under the "Co-optex" brand, through 146 outlets across the country. To expand Co-optex's business, boost sales, and attract the younger generation in greater numbers, the Co-optex "Pudupavu" outlet, covering approximately 1,600 square feet at the State Emporia Complex, C-1, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi, has been fully modernised at a cost of Rs. 49.00 lakh. In this context, on 13.07.2026, Hon'ble Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi, Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru. M. Vijay Balaji, along with Hon'ble Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu, Selvi S. Keerthana, visited the modernised Co-optex "Pudupavu" outlet and reviewed the improvement facilities and sales arrangements undertaken there. This outlet, modernised at a cost of Rs. 49.00 lakh, has been equipped with a modern interior design, high-quality lighting, improved display facilities, a modern shopping ambience suited to customers, and enhanced sales facilities. Various premium handloom products are displayed for sale at this outlet, including Kanchipuram silk sarees, Coimbatore soft-silk sarees, Arani silk sarees, Salem silk sarees, cotton sarees, ready-made garments, bedspreads, towels, veshtis, ready-made shirts, modern indigo-blend garment sets, and modern men's kurta (block-print) sets. These products reflect Tamil Nadu's traditional weaving skills and handloom artistic heritage. The public can also easily purchase Co-optex products through its official website www.cooptex.com. In the financial year 2025-2026, the New Delhi "Pudupavu" outlet recorded sales of Rs. 127.00 lakh. A sales target of Rs. 200.00 lakh has been set for the financial year 2026-2027, with a target of Rs. 65.00 lakh set for Deepavali 2026 sales. This modernised "Pudupavu" Co-optex outlet is expected to further strengthen Co-optex's business growth in North India, attract new customers, and play a key role in spreading Tamil Nadu's rich handloom heritage, craftsmanship and premium handloom products across the country. To mark the occasion, a special discount of 20 + 20% is being offered for one week. The event was attended by Thirumathi R. Seiya, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary / Resident Commissioner, Tamil Nadu House, New Delhi; Thiru. T.N. Venkatesh, IAS, Principal Secretary, Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department, Government of Tamil Nadu; Thirumathi P. Uma Maheswari, IAS, Director of Handlooms, Government of Tamil Nadu; and Thirumathi J. Innocent Divya, IAS, Managing Director, Co-optex. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9