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Adopt USA Certifications To Boost Indian Apparel Exports

Textile Insights November 11, 2023

Compliance and certifications of the US and other international standards are essential for growth of Indian garment exports to the US, was the advice of a senior official of an American trade body. The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and Worldwide Responsible Accredited

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AEPC Unveils ‘40 By 30’ Plan To Boost Indian Garment Exports

Textile Insights November 6, 2023

The Apparel Export Promotion Council of India (AEPC) has set a target of achieving US $40 billion in garment exports by 2030 “To achieve this target, the council will focus on innovation, expanding market and product basket, practice sustainability and responsible business practices,” AEPC Chairman Naren Goenka said. In a statement, Goenka said “We have […]

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Indian Garment Exports Slip 8.15% In August 2023

Textile Insights September 18, 2023

Indian garment exports slipped to US $1.13 billion in August 2023, down 8.15 percent as against $1.23 billion recorded in the same month of previous year. In the first five months of current fiscal ending March 31, 2024, clothing exports fell to $5.96 billion, a drop of 15.98 percent compared to $7.10 billion in the […]

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Has China Plus One Helped Indian Textile & Garment Sector?

Textile Insights August 29, 2023

The ‘China Plus One’ strategy refers to a business strategy adopted by multinational companies, to diversify their production and supply chain activities by adding an alternative manufacturing or sourcing location to China and was introduced in 2013. But has the China Plus One strategy worked to the advantage of countries like India, which is a […]

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Gokaldas Exports Forecasts Slow Global Garment Demand

Textile Insights August 19, 2023

One of India’s biggest garment exporters, Gokaldas Exports has forecast that because the global economy remains weak, demand for clothing too will remain slow in the first half of fiscal 2024. “We are however optimistic about the revival of the business in the second half of fiscal 2024 and are bullish on the long-term prospects […]