The AEPC says, though India’s readymade garment exports showed a marginal increase during the April 2019-January 2020 period, apparel exporters are confident of capturing a larger market share due with renewed and the enthusiastic support of the government. The apparel sector is the largest employment provider after agriculture in India and employs 12.90 million workers, of which 65-70 per cent are women.

The government has prepared the ground for growth of man-made fibre production in the country with its removal of anti-dumping duty on PTA. AEPC plans to participate in mega exhibitions across the world to showcase Indian apparel. It will participate in various international fairs this year including ''India Tex Trend Fair'' in Tokyo and ''Pure London'' in July, ''Magic Fair'' in Las Vegas and ''Apparel Textile Sourcing'' in Canada in August, ''Who's Next'' in Paris in September, and ''Australia International Sourcing Fair'' in Melbourne in November.