India is the world’s second largest producer of textiles and garments after China. It is the world’s third largest producer of cotton after China and the USA and the second largest cotton consumer after China. The textile and garment industry in India is one of the oldest manufacturing sectors in the country and is currently its largest.
textile and garment industry fulfils a pivotal role in the Indian economy. It is a major foreign exchange earner and, after agriculture, it is the largest employer with a total workforce of 35 mn. In 2005 textiles and garments accounted for about 14percent of industrial production and 16percent of export earnings. The industry covers a wide range of activities.
These include the production of natural raw materials such as cotton, jute, silk and wool, as well as synthetic filament and spun yarn.
In addition an extensive range of finished products are made. The Indian textile industry accounts for about 23percent of the world’s spindle capacity, making it the second highest after China, and around 6percent of global rotor capacity. Also, it has the highest loom capacity—including hand looms—with a 61percent share. India accounts for about 12percent of the world’s production of textile fibres and yarns.
This includes jute, of which it is the largest producer. The country is the second largest producer of silk and cellulose fibre and yarn, and the fifth largest producer of synthetic fibre and yarn
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Yarn Spinning mills
The metrics in this report cover three year trends in the industry, broken out on a state-by-state basis. Analysis is based on data applied from all firms in our database (total 13 million) which identify themselves in this primary line of business. Industry market vitality measures for each state are benchmarked against US averages for the industry, creating easy comparison of state-by-state performance. Industry sales are detailed for both company-wide headquarters data and locally generated sales levels. The report also compares proprietary BizMiner measures in each state and the US, including failure rates, entrepreneurial activity and new branch development rates in the industry.
Textile Goods
The metrics in this report cover three year trends in the industry, broken out on a state-by-state basis. Analysis is based on data applied from all firms in our database (total 13 million) which identify themselves in this primary line of business. Industry market vitality measures for each state are benchmarked against US averages for the industry, creating easy comparison of state-by-state performance. Industry sales are detailed for both company-wide headquarters data and locally generated sales levels. The report also compares proprietary BizMiner measures in each state and the US, including failure rates, entrepreneurial activity and new branch development rates in the industry
Fabricated Textile Products
The metrics in this report cover three year trends in the industry, broken out on a state-by-state basis. Analysis is based on data applied from all firms in our database (total 13 million) which identify themselves in this primary line of business. Industry market vitality measures for each state are benchmarked against US averages for the industry, creating easy comparison of state-by-state performance. Industry sales are detailed for both company-wide headquarters data and locally generated sales levels. The report also compares proprietary BizMiner measures in each state and the US, including failure rates, entrepreneurial activity and new branch development rates in the industry.
Indian Garment Industry collabration with china
The Indian garment industry is looking to cash in on improved and cost-efficient technology from none other than its rival China. Talks are on for possible joint ventures between Indian and Chinese companies for the production of sewing machines for embroidery.
Talks are also on between the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India and the China Sewing Machinery Association for setting up a training centre for operating Chinese machinery and centres where spare parts can be made available easily.
There are also plans to set up bonded warehouses to sell Chinese sewing machinery directly in India.
Mr Rahul Mehta, President, CMAI, said: “If the garment industry has to grow, improved technology is extremely important as is control over costs. This is where China as a supplier comes in. China, which has captured 70 per cent market share in sewing machine production in the world, is an expert in making low-cost and technologically-sound products.
Chinese products are 50-60 per cent the cost of products from other manufacturers. We are looking at co-operating and collaborating with China rather than competing.”
Mr Mehta was speaking at a press conference to announce the ‘China Sewing Machinery and Accessories Show – India 2008’ to be held in Bangalore from January 10-12.
Participants
Around 100 Chinese manufacturers are expected to take part in the show jointly organised by CMAI and CSMA. The Chinese companies will display their range of sewing, cutting, CAD CAM, laser and button attaching machinery, embroidery software, finishing equipment, and garment accessories and spare parts.
India has emerged as one of the main markets for China for supply of machinery. In the last few years, Chinese companies have set up representative offices in India, appointed agents and have participated in machinery shows. The Bangalore show will be first exclusive Chinese exhibition outside China. with china
