Abdul Gani Smart Textile Mall is a textile wholesale and retail marketplace located in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. It forms part of the historic Gani Market area—an important hub for the region’s textile trade—operating within the modernized Abdul Gani Textile Hub developed under the Smart City Mission. The mall is known for its extensive selection of fabrics and garments offered at competitive wholesale prices, attracting both local shoppers and traders from surrounding districts and states.
Background
Situated near Panneerselvam Park, the complex was redeveloped by the Erode City Municipal Corporation to upgrade the historic E.K.M. Abdul Gani Textile Market. The renovation, completed in 2022 at a cost exceeding ₹50 crore, created a four-story facility with 292 shops, lifts, parking areas, and modern amenities. The mall was inaugurated in 2023, marking a new phase for the city’s textile commerce.
Retail Profile
Abdul Gani Smart Textile Mall hosts both wholesale and retail vendors dealing in cottons, sarees, dress materials, men’s and children’s wear, and home textiles. It serves small traders, regional distributors, and individual customers seeking affordable clothing options. The marketplace is recognized for its competitive pricing and large-scale trade volume, particularly during festival seasons when daily footfall can exceed 10 000 visitors.
Significance
The mall strengthens Erode’s reputation as one of Tamil Nadu’s foremost textile centers. Its modernization under the Smart City Mission integrates traditional market vibrancy with improved infrastructure, supporting local employment and textile entrepreneurship. It continues to anchor the city’s economy by linking production, wholesale, and retail networks across South India.