Insight into India

Despite the optimism of some government officials and business leaders, the Indian textile and apparel industry is still hampered by many constraints, writes Jozef De Coster from New Delhi. These include restrictive labour laws, an erratic power supply, low productivity, and a badly balanced supply chain.

Restrictions still hamper India's makers

26 April 2006

INDIA: Hucke and Novotex to launch Whoopi children's wear brand

24 April 2006

German apparel maker Hucke is launching onto the Indian market with the Whoopi children’s wear brand.

INDIA: AIE Apparel takes steps toward virtual sampling

20 April 2006

Indian garment maker AIE Apparel is moving closer to virtual sampling with Browzwear International’s V-Stitcher.

INDIA: Priyadarshini Spinning to set up INR25 crore garment unit

13 April 2006

Cotton and synthetics company Priyadarshini Spinning Mills (PSM) said it plans to set up a shirt manufacturing unit at a cost of INR25 crore (US$5.5m).

Indian industry in triumphant mood

7 April 2006

Government officials and business leaders believe the Indian textile and apparel industry is set for spectacular growth. The country’s economic fundamentals are good, it has a number of production advantages, and government reform is speeding up. But are they wise to be in such a bullish mood? Jozef De Coster reports from New Delhi.

INDIA: Puma to increase product offering through new subsidiary

3 April 2006

Germany-based sports goods company Puma said it aims to bring a broader range of goods to the Indian market through new subsidiary Puma Sports India Pvt Ltd.

INDIA: Indo-French JV to establish weaving plant

28 March 2006

Fabric producers Banswara Syntex and Carreman Michel Thierry Group have joined forces to establish a weaving plant in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.

INDIA: Bombay Rayon in multi-million dollar expansion plans

7 March 2006

Indian clothes manufacturer Bombay Rayon Fashions has unveiled plans to expand capacity, spending a total of INR850m (US$19.2m).

INDIA: Christian Dior launches in India

21 February 2006

The Christian Dior brand is set to launch into the Indian market, with its first boutique in the country’s capital and another earmarked for Mumbai within a year.

INDIA: Raymond to create global denim JV with Belgium's Uco

16 February 2006

Indian textile company Raymond Ltd and Belgian fabric maker Uco NV are planning to set up a major global denim business with an annual production capacity of over 80m metres and a manufacturing and sales presence in Europe, the USA and Asia.

Who will win India’s retail war?

13 February 2006

Now that India’s government has announced a partial lifting of its ban on foreign retailers setting up shop, apparel businesses must surely be queuing up for a slice of the country’s US$15bn clothing market. Mike Flanagan thinks not. He believes a one-brand rule and high import duties are slowing the countdown to India’s retail revolution.