News / Indian apparel looks a fashionable option for sourcing outside China

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The Indian apparel industry, looking to position itself as an alternative Asian sourcing bet as global importers increasingly diversify beyond China, is upbeat about a sudden turnaround in export demand.

And this comes amid the economic headwinds in the traditional, larger western markets.

According to new data released by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), ready-made garment (RMG) exports out of India in November soared about 12% year on year, in value terms – a strong rebound after declining trends seen in September ...