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Fibre2Fashion
26-07-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
With CETA signed, Indian garment industry expects a boost in exports
Indian textile and apparel industry is expecting that its share will increase in the United Kingdom once the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes into force. Under the CETA, signed on Thursday in London, India's garment and textile exports will get duty free access to the UK, as it is considered a labour-intensive sector. As of now, India's neighbouring nations like Bangladesh, Pakistan, Cambodia and Myanmar have preferential access to UK's market and their garments are treated duty free at ports. With the signing of the agreement, Indian textile and apparel products will be better able to compete with other countries like Bangladesh and China. Indian textile and apparel items presently face 8-16 per cent duty on various products. Hence, industry stakeholders now want the CETA to be operational at the earliest possible date. India's textile and apparel industry anticipates a surge in exports to the UK as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement ensures duty-free access. This levels the playing field with nations like Bangladesh and Vietnam. Industry leaders expect India's market share to nearly double, with rising demand for both traditional and sustainable products. Sanjay K Jain, Chairman ICC National Textiles Committee and Managing Director, TT Ltd told Fibre2Fashion, 'The trade deal will boost India's market share from current 5-6 per cent to 10 per cent in the next two years. India and the UK are very close since long, and there is no language barrier. Therefore, the agreement will give great benefit to the Indian textile and garment industry.' Jai Krishna Pathan, President of Mumbai Yarn Merchant Association said, 'Due to the agreement, some amount of garment production is likely to shift to India from Bangladesh. However, upstream textile products like fabric and yarn may not see such huge benefit. But, if garment exports to the UK increases, fabric and yarn industry will get indirect support.' RK Vij, emeritus President of the Textile Association of India (TAI) and Secretary General of Polyester and Apparel Industry Association (PTAIA) commented, 'The long pending agreement is a new chapter for the entire value-added textile chain. Indian Garment and home textile industry may get boost in the UK's market. The agreement is likely to boost investment under government schemes like PM MITRA and PLI scheme as the industry will plan for expansion to tap new opportunities. The arrangement should come into effect at earliest possible.' Santosh Katariya, President, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India stated that the agreement opens up a significant opportunity for the export sector. Given the large Indian diaspora in the UK, it will also boost domestic manufacturers of Indian ethnic apparel to venture into exports. "Since imports of apparel from the UK are likely to be in the luxury and high-priced category, I am confident of the Indian domestic manufacturers' ability to face the increased competition,' he said. Dr. Vivek Tandon, Founder, revalyu Group said, 'The India–UK Free Trade Agreement is a transformative milestone for India's manufacturing and export landscape, ensuring zero-duty access on nearly all goods for both nations. Removal of duty will create a level playing field with major exporters like Bangladesh and Vietnam boosting bilateral trade by an expected £25?billion per annum by 2040. Among those most poised to benefit is India's textile and garment industry, which is projected to double exports to the UK over the next five to six years, driven by an anticipated 11?per cent annual growth.' For emerging sectors like recycled polyester and circular textiles, this deal opens a new frontier. UK brands increasingly demand sustainable fabrics, and with zero-duty access, Indian recycled PET yarn can now compete globally, fuelling a shift towards eco-conscious fashion and strengthening India's position in the circular economy,' he added. Meanwhile, the latest trade data indicates that UK's apparel imports from India grew 10.35 per cent to reach $619.049 million during January-May 2025. India was the third largest sourcing nation after Bangladesh and China. Both nations have supplied around 23.03 per cent and 22.60 per cent garment (in value) in the UK's total garment imports of $8.033 billion in the same period. UK's apparel imports from India grew at a faster pace than the total garment imports, which grew 7.49 per cent from the shipment of $7.473 billion in the corresponding period of the last year, according to sourcing intelligence tool TexPro. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
Fashion United
21-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Madhya Pradesh seeks Inditex partnership for textile industry development
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh (MP), an Indian state, has expressed the state's intent to collaborate with global fashion giant Inditex for the comprehensive development of its textile and apparel industry, ANI reports. In a recent visit to the Spanish company, CM Yadav articulated the government's vision, emphasising, "We seek overall development of textile, apparel industry in MP with Inditex's cooperation." This outreach highlights Madhya Pradesh's ambition to leverage international partnerships to bolster its industrial growth and enhance its position in the global textile and apparel sector. The potential collaboration with Inditex, known for its extensive supply chain and global retail presence through brands like Zara, Bershka, and Pull&Bear, could bring significant advantages to Madhya Pradesh. This includes the introduction of modern manufacturing techniques, technology transfer, and adherence to international quality standards, which are crucial for enhancing the competitiveness of the state's textile products on a global scale. Furthermore, such a partnership could lead to increased foreign investment, job creation, and skill development programs for local artisans and workers, thereby contributing to the socio-economic upliftment of the region. Madhya Pradesh has a rich tradition in textile production, and a collaboration with a major international player like Inditex could provide the necessary impetus for its industry to achieve new heights in terms of scale, efficiency, and market access. The Chief Minister proposed a strategic partnership with Inditex across the entire farm-to-fabric value chain. This collaboration is envisioned to not only ensure better prices for farmers but also provide them direct access to international markets. He further highlighted Madhya Pradesh's advancements into the cotton-to-carbon fibre domain, underscoring its growing potential in textile innovation. Yadav extended an invitation to Inditex to explore investment opportunities within the upcoming PM MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Park in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. He stated that "This integrated textile park can serve as a model production site for global brands looking for sustainable, cost-efficient, and traceable textile manufacturing." He also noted that Madhya Pradesh currently exports textiles and garments valued at over Rs 7,000 crore annually, with Europe being a significant destination. He expressed confidence that a partnership with Inditex could elevate this figure beyond Rs10,000 crore, adding, 'Such collaborations will not only benefit our farmers but also create significant employment in rural areas and drive women's empowerment.'
Fibre2Fashion
10-07-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Textile parks hold promise for Indian apparel industry
One of the pressing issues facing the Indian textile industry today is that of fragmented supply chain. According to industry insiders, this disjointed framework severely hampers the sector's operational efficiency. The lack of integration among various players across the supply chain creates bottlenecks that are difficult to resolve and, in the long run, diminishes India's competitive edge in the global market. Lack of integration among various players across the supply chain currently creates bottlenecks that are difficult to resolve, say industry insiders. Textile parks can address the issue of supply chain integration and boost India's apparel exports, they feel. PM MITRA Parks hold promise for resolving supply chain fragmentation and boosting exports. However, as opportunities knock on the country's door, thanks to fresh geopolitical and trade developments, textile parks can offer an ideal solution to address the issue of supply chain integration and boost India's apparel exports. 'Textile parks play an important role in helping integrate the supply chain,' noted an industry insider discussing how issues related to supply chain is impacting the industry's potentials, in a discussion with Fibre2Fashion . According to him, textile parks serve not only as integration hubs but can also act as catalysts for modernisation. They encourage investment in high-tech machinery and advanced processes in spinning, weaving, and finishing, while supporting sustainability initiatives like waterless dyeing and practices grounded in the circular economy simultaneously. Despite the advantages, some hurdles still seem to prevent the textile parks from reaching their full potential. N Thirukkumaran, Chairman of Tiruppur-based Ess Tee Exports India Pvt Ltd , pointed out that many textile parks struggle to meet the basic infrastructure requirements. 'This increases production costs and hampers the efficiency of manufacturing processes,' Thirukkumaran claimed, highlighting issues such as unreliable electricity and inadequate water supply as some of the key concerns. Poor transportation networks—including inadequate road, rail, and port connectivity—exacerbate logistical challenges and lead to delays in both procuring raw materials and delivering finished products, he further added. To add to the woes, the industry is also burdened by scarcity of skilled manpower, especially in certain hubs. Thirukkumaran believes this might prove to be an obstacle towards the success of the textile parks in some places. In an earlier interaction with Fibre2Fashion , Dr. A Sakthivel, Honorary Chairman of Tiruppur Exporters' Association underlined the issue of acute shortage of trained hands in the 'Knitwear Capital of India' when he maintained: 'Even if 60,000 workers were to arrive in Tiruppur tomorrow, we could absorb them immediately.' Given the unique mix of complexities, several industry leaders are calling for a more collaborative approach to develop the textile parks—one that involves both the public and private entities. Advocates of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model argue such collaborations could help alleviate some of the more entrenched issues. Rahul Mehta, Chief Patron of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) , outlined a number of key challenges faced by privately developed parks. 'If a park is developed solely by a private player, several issues arise including land acquisition challenges with high costs and procedural delays, financial constraints that limit access to affordable capital for SMEs, and skill shortages, which create a gap between industry needs and workforce capabilities,' Mehta explained. Thirukkumaran too vouched in favour of the PPP model even as he proposed setting up specialised training institutes within or near the textile parks as a step towards developing skilled workforce, aligned with the requirements of modern technology and manufacturing practices. 'Identify specific regions for integrated infrastructure development across the country. Prioritise the creation of textile clusters with end-to-end facilities that support the entire production process,' Thirukkumaran recommended, highlighting the importance of regional development. In this context, the PM MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Parks are emerging as a potentially transformative initiative. These parks are envisioned to serve as comprehensive hubs that consolidate the entire textile value chain—from spinning to garment manufacturing—under one roof. By doing so, they aim to eliminate inefficiencies, streamline operations, and attract large-scale investments. The overarching goal of the PM MITRA scheme is to strengthen India's textile industry by enabling scale, enhancing competitiveness, and generating employment, while reducing logistics costs significantly. 'Realistic expectations from PM MITRA include potential benefits like consolidation of the supply chain to reduce logistics costs and inefficiencies, attracting FDI to boost scale of economies, and encouraging better compliance with global sustainability norms,' commented Rahul Mehta. Based on the unique 5F vision—Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign, seven PM MITRA Parks have been approved, one each in Bhainsola, Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Virudhunagar (Tamil Nadu), Amravati (Maharashtra), Navsari (Gujarat), Lucknow-Hardoi region (Uttar Pradesh), Warangal (Telangana), and Kalaburagi (Karnataka). Recently, the Indian Textiles Ministry announced the approval of ₹18.94 billion (~$221.25-million) for setting up the PM MITRA Park in Virudhunagar. The 1,052-acre site will house an advanced textile manufacturing complex focused on technical textiles and integrated processing units. Mehta's optimism is echoed by Thirukkumaran, who believes this initiative could help resolve many of the longstanding issues. 'Apart from addressing the issue of fragmentation effectively, this will help foster collaboration between the stakeholders,' Thirukkumaran opined but cautioned the road ahead may not be completely free of obstacles. A major challenge lies in integrating small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and local players into this centralised model. He stressed a 'plug and play' approach, backed by robust infrastructure, as essentials for enabling greater SME participation. This model would offer ready-to-use facilities and services, making it easier for smaller companies to operate within these parks. For making textile parks more appealing to the potential stakeholders, a prominent industry player offered some more suggestions like offering targeted incentives, especially for units in non-traditional or remote areas, setting up Common Facility Centres (CFCs), shared research and development, warehousing, and testing facilities. The garment maker also advocated a cluster-based approach that aligns with existing industry hubs rather than creating isolated, product-specific parks. Echoing the sentiments, another industry player highlighted the need for policy support, simplifying operational procedures and making textile parks more accessible. Recommendations include implementing a single-window clearance mechanism for faster approvals alongside offering subsidised financing options such as low-interest loans and tax incentives. Such measures, it is argued, would substantially boost the popularity and viability of textile parks, helping them fulfil the intended role in revitalising the country's textile and apparel sector. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DR)
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Over Rs700 crore infra work to begin at PM Mitra Park in Dhar
Indore: Infrastructure work amounting to more than Rs 700 crore will be carried out at PM Mega Integrated Textile and Apparel Park (PM MITRA) in Dhar, one of the seven textile parks being set up in the country under the Centre's scheme to promote textile manufacturing in the country. The first phase of the PM MITRA Park will be developed on 2,158 acre of land in Dhar district at a cost of over Rs 2,050 crore. The master developer of the project, Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation, has floated the tender. "The work for internal infrastructure at the park will start soon. The internal work will include roads, drainage, electric poles, and all infrastructure-related work. The tenders were issued on June 30, 2025," said MPIDC Ujjain executive director Rajesh Rathod. The tenders floated were worth Rs 773 crore for the first phase of the PM MITRA Park development. MPIDC has so far received investment proposals amounting to Rs 12,000 crore from 47 industries for PM MITRA. PM MITRA Parks are being developed in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra. These parks have secured approval with an allocation of Rs 4,445 crore for a seven-year duration, extending until 2027-28. The master developer of the project also plans to establish more than 800 plug-and-play facilities for the garment industry. The industrial precinct shall feature residential plots, officer quarters, women's worker hostels, worker hostels, and accommodation for unskilled workers.
The Hindu
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
PM MITRA textile park in Virudhunagar to boost TN's textile capability
The Virudhunagar PM MITRA Park, encompassing 1,052 acres, which got Central government's approval of ₹1,900 crore, is set to become a world-class hub for technical textiles and an integrated manufacturing hub, said A. Sakthivel, vice-chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), in a press release on Wednesday. The park will include a 15 million litres a day (MLD) Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Common Effluent Treatment Plant, a 10,000-bed workers' dormitory, and over 1.3 million sq. ft. of ready-to-use infrastructure. The park is projected to attract investments worth ₹10,000 crore and generate employment for over one lakh people by 2026. This facility will significantly boost Tamil Nadu's competitiveness, particularly in the areas of value-added, sustainable, and export-oriented apparel manufacturing. The AEPC will support the successful implementation of the PM MITRA initiative, with plug and play manufacturing facilities, in close collaboration with both, the Central and State governments, Mr. Sakthivel said. The Central government's announcement is a transformative step towards reinforcing the country's leadership in the global textile sector. The State government's continuous engagement and sustained efforts have culminated in this achievement for the State's textile sector, he added.
