All articles by Raghavendra Verma

Raghavendra Verma

Bangladesh upheaval sparks opportunity for India’s apparel sector

Any significant sourcing shift by western brands will be limited by the constraints of India's manufacturing infrastructure, Just Style has…
Innovators sharpen AI competitive edge for India apparel manufacturers

The recent Gartex Texprocess India exhibition that featured 170 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors also highlighted innovations in sustainable fabrics, eco-friendly…
Re-elected India government plans funding incentives for apparel

India’s new textiles minister Giriraj Singh told attendees at the India International Garment Fair held in New Delhi in June: "We…
India apparel sector expects more support, trade deals after election

India expects to see a new (or more likely renewed) government taking charge after its election in early June and…
India integrates apparel, textile sector to seize China market share

Global apparel industry leaders gathered in New Delhi, India for Bharat Tex 2024 last month to discuss key issues such…

India cotton farmers demand higher rates amid wider apparel price pressures

“Being a cotton dominant economy, India should be price competitive in the international market and there should be some price…
Bangladesh remains confident despite slowdown of clothing orders

In major production hub Bangladesh, key purchasers from the US and Europe have been cutting their clothing order books as…
India looks to EU trade deal for garment sector growth

“It would be a game changer,” Gautam Nair, chairman of the export promotion committee of India’s Apparel Export Promotion Council…
What is the long-term outlook for Sri Lanka’s apparel sector?

Sri Lanka's prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe was elected president today (20 July) to replace the country's ousted former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa…
ESSENTIAL SOURCING GUIDE: The India apparel sector

The large and diverse apparel sector in India is said to be flourishing through sustained domestic sales growth and lucrative…