India’s readymade garment (RMG) exports continue to thrive amid global disruptions, highlighted Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC).
He credited the industry’s resilience, commitment to quality, and sustainable practices as key drivers of this growth, even as ongoing conflicts impact trade routes worldwide. The sector's strength in raw materials and a blend of traditional and modern designs have made India a preferred sourcing destination.
Looking ahead, AEPC is preparing Bharat Tex 2025, envisioned as India’s largest textiles fair, aimed at showcasing the country’s production capabilities to global buyers. “International brands are keen to source from India, and the response from our outreach efforts has been very positive,” Sekhri noted.
Mithileshwar Thakur, AEPC’s Secretary General, emphasized the current supply chain shifts due to challenges in Bangladesh and the search for alternatives to China, positioning India advantageously.
He urged government support through investment, capacity expansion, skilling, and financing for the labor-intensive, MSME-driven RMG sector. Thakur also requested the continuation and enhancement of the interest equalization scheme to 5 per cent for five years, which he believes is crucial to offset high capital costs and sustain export growth.
