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AFMT Delegation Meets Maharashtra Development Commissioner

Date: 30th September 2025

On 30th September 2025, a delegation from the Association of Furniture Manufacturers and Traders (India) met with Shri Deependra Kushwaha ji, Development Commissioner (Industries), for a follow-up to our earlier interaction on 28th July 2025.

Delegation Members Present:

Mr. Amiet R Barot (President), Mr. Kishin Manik, Mr. Rajesh Chhabria, Mr. Dhanesh Bhatia, Mrs. Daksha Jain, Mr. Praful Chheda, Mr. Ankit Lalwani, Mr. Gopal Suthar, Mr. Sampath Suthar, and Mr. Divesh Savla.

The discussion focused on strengthening industry–government collaboration and building a structured ecosystem for the furniture sector in Maharashtra. We sincerely thank Shri Deependra Kushwaha ji for his valuable insights, guidance, and continued support.

Latest Progress

We are pleased to share that the official proposal has been submitted to the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha and is currently under consideration. The Development Commissioner’s Office has also issued a consent note to enable initial coordination.

During the meeting, we also shared the latest edition of our Furniture Biz Magazine with Shri Deependra Kushwaha ji, inviting his office to share updates and initiatives through our publication — enhancing communication between the government and the furniture industry.

This marks another milestone in AFMT’s mission to shape a well-organized and forward-looking future for India’s furniture sector.

A Defining Achievement for AFMT Members:
The Furniture Park is Greenlit!

Date: 15th October 2025

Government of Maharashtra Issues the Official Consent Letter

AFMT Delegation

Dear Members,

I am absolutely thrilled to announce a defining achievement for our association: the Government of Maharashtra has officially issued the consent letter for the development of our long-awaited Furniture Park (Cluster)!

This marks a landmark milestone—the culmination of years of unwavering dedication, unity, and collective effort from every single AFMT member. Your perseverance has paid off, transforming a vision into reality.

AFMT Delegation Group

Vision for the Future: The Export-Oriented Furniture Park

  • It will provide world-class infrastructure to significantly boost manufacturing efficiency and export capacity.
  • It will organize and uplift the Indian furniture industry, setting new benchmarks for quality and scale.
  • It will unlock global business opportunities, contributing powerfully to the nation’s ‘Make in India’ vision.

This momentous success is not solely AFMT’s— it is a profound source of pride for the entire Indian furniture fraternity.

Consent Letter

Let us carry this momentum forward with the same passion and togetherness as we work to shape a prosperous future for our industry.

Amiet R. Barot

President – AFMT (India)