India's textile hub of Tiruppur is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with apparel export units operating at near-maximum capacity and receiving a surge of orders from the United States and United Kingdom.
After almost two years, Tirupur, India’s textile hub, is seeing a resurgence thanks to a wave of orders from the US and the UK, as well as political unrest in Bangladesh, a neighbour. With their facilities running at 95% capacity, the city’s 5,000 garment export businesses are humming with activity.
Ready-made garment (RMG) exporters plan to urge the central government for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the USA, following the regime change there. A Sakthivel, in-charge of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (Southern Regional) and Chairperson of the Apparel Made-Ups and Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC), said that the friendly relations between US President-elect Donald Trump and central government will aid in this.
The Tiruppur textile industry, a key player in India's knitwear exports, has rebounded after a challenging period. In the first five months of the 2024-25 financial year, exports surged by 13%, with August alone witnessing a remarkable 22% increase. This growth follows an 11% decline in exports during the previous fiscal year due to global disruptions, Business Standard reported.
After experiencing an 11 per cent contraction in exports in 2023-24 (FY24) due to a dip in exports for 10 consecutive months from April to January, the Tiruppur textile industry is back on track in 2024-25 (FY25).
The Business Promotion Branding and Sustainability Sub Committee, Tiruppur Exporters’ Association in cooperation with FairTrade India and TUV Rhineland organised a workshop on “Chemical Inventory and Waste Water Management” at Padmashri Dr. A. Sakthivel Auditorium, recently.