Last Updated: December, 2018
Indian textiles and apparels have a history of fine craftsmanship and global appeal. Cotton, silk and denim from India are highly popular abroad, and with the upsurge in Indian design talent, Indian apparel too has found success in the fashion centres of the world.
India is the world's second-largest exporter of textiles and apparels, with a massive raw material and manufacturing base. The textile industry is a significant contributor to the economy, both in terms of its domestic share and exports. It contributes about seven per cent to industry output, two per cent to the GDP and 15 per cent to the country's total exports earnings. The sector is one of the largest sources of job creation in the country, employing about 45 million people directly.
To promote exports of readymade garments and made Ups, Government of India increased Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS) rates from 4 to 6 per cent under the Mid-Term Review of Foreign Policy 2015-20.
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) is the official body of apparel exporters that provides assistance to Indian exporters as well as to importers/international buyers choosing India as their preferred destination for sourcing garments.
Source:
Office of the Textile Commissioner
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Apparel House, Institutional Area
Sector - 44,
Gurgaon - 122003,
Haryana,
India
Tel.: +91-124-2708000/ 03
Fax: +91-124-2708004
Email: chairman@aepcindia.com
Website: www.aepcindia.com
Source:
Office of the Textile Commissioner