Contents:

INDUSTRY OVERVIEW Supplier summary Export value Products & prices Production & export statistics Price guides Supplier survey Export prices Export sales Export markets Major challenges R&D focus SUPPLIER PROFILES Supplier matrix Raw materials & exports Supplier profi les PRODUCT GALLERY Top-selling export products CONTACT DETAILS

Summary:

In this Report - 13 in-depth company profiles - 5 short company profiles - 105 top-selling export products - Supplier demographics - Supplier survey - Industry statistics and charts India’s garments industry has achieved worldwide prominence as a source of clothing that combines the latest global fashion trends with exquisite designs, which are resplendent of influences taken from the local culture. As the sixth-largest garments exporter in the world, the country benefits from a number of competitive advantages. Foremost of these is an expansive pool of suppliers, which number more than 18,000. These companies are located in most major cities. Another key benefit of sourcing from India is the stable supply of a variety of fabrics. A leading production hub for textiles, the country is also home to garment manufacturers that have easy access to a range of raw materials. Most exporters ship the bulk of their output abroad. The major overseas markets are the US and the EU. Combined, both markets account for half of total export revenue. Casual wear prevails as the most important product line. The sector makes up more than two-thirds of exports from suppliers featured in this report. Formal wear and children’s garments are secondary lines. Sports apparel, undergarments and sleepwear are other product categories offered. Raw materials are sourced from several locations. These include Delhi and the states of Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Sales have been sluggish owing primarily to the effects of the global economic crisis. As such, the industry’s growth has been halved compared with the previous year. The following are some of the key trends we see in India’s garments industry: - Despite slow demand from traditional markets of the US and Europe, suppliers anticipate export turnover to grow over the next 12 months. Most of them anticipate revenue to surge by as much as 20 percent, as they take a number of steps to encourage sales. - Many suppliers will focus on the Asia-Pacific region to boost overseas shipments, while others increase sales in the domestic market. - Manufacturers will emphasize design diversity in an effort to differentiate their products from competitors. Some will release models in functional or blended fabrics, and others will focus on improving fit and performance. - Most makers will be keeping prices stable over the coming six months. Manufacturers planning to push up quotes will do so by a minimal margin. This report covers the main types of garments produced in India, including casual, evening and cocktail dresses, polo and T-shirts, blouses, suits, pants, jeans, skirts, shorts, bras, corsets, and baby and children’s wear such as rompers, shirts, shorts, sets, pants and school uniforms. The Products & Prices section details the features and price ranges of each key product category. It also includes the latest trends in style and materials. The Industry Overview discusses key issues affecting exporters and elaborates on the composition of the industry, highlighting key characteristics of different types of suppliers. The majority of garment suppliers in India are small, locally owned enterprises. Most have more than a decade of experience, with a few having been in business since the 1950s. Production is concentrated in Delhi, as well as the states of Haryana, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

Methodology

This India Sourcing Report is part of a series designed to provide buyers with information on new products from export manufacturers in supply markets that specialize in handmade merchandise. The Developing Country Sourcing Report series is part of the corporate social responsibility initiatives. It is offered in conjunction with The Kearny Alliance, whose mission is Aid Through Trade. The objective is to help create jobs in developing Asia through export promotion. To produce this report, larger, midsized and emerging manufacturers—all with substantial export experience—were surveyed. The selection of suppliers is designed to reflect the composition of the industry in India in terms of geographic location, materials used and range of products offered. For in-depth profiles, our researchers visited the facilities of each company and interviewed senior executives who discussed their recent performance and provided forecasts for the next 12 months. All other companies in this report were either visited or contacted by phone. In each case, companies were required to answer specific questions designed to verify their manufacturing and export credentials, including a breakdown of exports by product type and market. Suppliers also participated in a survey designed to provide insight into the industry.