The Indian apparel and textile industry is crucial to the economy, accounting for 14% of industrial production and being the second largest employment generator. The market is shifting towards Asia, benefiting India due to low labor costs, with organizations like the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) supporting exporters. The document outlines the export process, key Indian apparel companies, and the competitive landscape, highlighting emerging threats from nations like Turkey and strengthened competition from low-cost suppliers.

1. PROPECTS OF
INDIAN APPAREL IN
OVERSEAS MARKET

2. • The apparel and textile industry occupies a unique
and important place in India.
• One of the earliest industries to come into existence
in the country, the sector accounts for 14% of the
total Industrial production
• 2ND employment creator after agriculture.
• Global apparel market is gradually shifting from
western countries to Asia on account of cost.
• India also has the added advantage of low labor cost
along with other countries like Bangladesh,
Indonesia and China.

3. • Incorporated in 1978, AEPC is the official body of
apparel exporters in India that provides invaluable
assistance to Indian exporters as well as
importers/international buyers who choose India
as their preferred sourcing destination for
garments.
• Twice a year, AEPC showcases the best of India's
garment export capabilities through the
prestigious India International Garment Fair

4. GOVT. ORGANIZATIONS
• Handloom Export Promotion Council (HEPC)
• Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC)
• Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL)
• The Synthetic and Rayon Textile Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC)
• Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC)
• Wool & Woolens Export Promotion Council
• Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC)
• Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)
• Power loom Development & Export Promotion Council(PDEXCIL)
• Wool Industry Export Promotion Council

5. Work Process of Apparel Export Industries
• Merchandizing
• Sampling
• Prototype
• Fit
• Designer work sheet
• Purchasing
• Costing
• Production Scheduling
• Quality assurance
• Finishing

6. • An apparel export house is basically a production
house where garments are made for overseas
buyers.
• Garment export houses take orders from buyers or
buying agencies and process the order in a factory
to produce finished products.
• Works and responsibility is allocated to different
department to manage process and sub-processes
smoothly.
Apparel Export House Departments

7. Tech pack received
from Merchant
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Revise Fit PP Sample PP Sample
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Sealer SampleSealer Sample
Bulk Production
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Incorporate Buyer
Comments

8. Research and Development: This department helps
factory to assess manufacturing cost of a particular
product.
Testing Lab: In export business lot of standard to be
followed by exporters.
Industrial Engineering: This department set standard
time of a product, thread consumption, line set up.
Responsible for factory productivity and efficiency
controlling and improvement.
Maintenance and Electrical department takes care
of machine maintenance, repair parts, wiring.

9. Accounting: Like any other company accounting
department is responsible for preparing employees
payroll, distribution of salary etc.
Shipment and Documentation: Responsible for export
related documentation, dispatching goods to ports
and communicate with buyers warehouse and
distribution center.
HR & Administration: Responsible for human
resource management, hiring employee, establish HR
policies as per Govt. rules and legal
There are many other department which are not
essential but helpful to run large business.

10. EXPORT TO US MARKET
• Over the past few years, there has been a shift
in US and EUROPE imports from Central American
and South
• American countries towards lower-price Asian
suppliers – primarily China but also India,
Indonesia, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Cambodia.
• India’s exports growth to US during 2005- 07 has
been driven primarily by cotton products.

11. Name of Apparel Export Industries in
India
• Gokldas Exports Ltd. (Bengaluru, Chennai)
• Bombay Rayon Fashion Ltd. (Bengaluru)
• Shahi Export Pvt.Ltd (Bengaluru)
• Gartex Insta Apparel (Bengaluru)
• Trendset Apparel Pvt. Ltd (Bengaluru)
• Textport Industries Pvt.Ltd
• True Blue Text Craft Pvt.Ltd (Kanpur)
• Karni Export (Jaipur, Rajasthan)
• JT Clothing

12. Competition
The market is characterized by:
• Branding and sub-branding
• Offering variety: current trend and variety
• Quality standards—in material, stitching and cuts
• Moving up the value chain- ensuring better returns.
• Export market: sticking to delivery schedules,
conforming to quality and Quantity
• commitment, ability to interpret fashion changes.
• Highly dynamic market- design changing frequently.

14. • It is estimated that Turkey would emerge as a
biggest competitor for both India and China.
• Countries like Mexico, Caribbean Basin Initiative
(CBI) countries, many of the African countries and
Bangladesh emerged as exporters of readymade
garments without having much of textile base.
• China is cost competitive with regard to
manufacture of textured yarn, knitted yarn fabric
and woven textured fabric.

15. • Main Competitors - Market Shares
• The market is vast and expanding. Only a few
manufacturers have significant market presence.