The Indian apparel industry has a wealth of potential. The market is expected to grow at the CAGR of 15 percent from 2013 to 2018. Several international players are entering the market to tap into its latent the prospects. The approval of 100 percent FDI in this sector by Indian government has further augmented the entry of foreign brands.

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Apparel Market in
India
2009 - 2018

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Table of Contents
1. Market Size – Global Apparel Industry
2. Market Size – Indian Apparel Industry
3. Major Trends
3.1. Rising Demand for Brands
3.2. Online Retail
3.3. Foreign Direct Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions
3.4. Rise in Export
3.5. Demand for Luxury Goods
4. Growth Drivers
4.1. Rise in Income
4.2. Favorable Demographics
4.3. Rise in organized retail
5. Apparel Supply chain Challenges
6. SWOT Analysis
7. Outlook

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Synopsis
The Indian apparel industry has a wealth of potential. The market is expected to grow at the CAGR of
15 percent from 2013 to 2018. Several international players are entering the market to tap into its
latent the prospects. The approval of 100 percent FDI in this sector by Indian government has
further augmented the entry of foreign brands.
By 2018, India is predicted to emerge as one of the top five global apparel markets, driven primarily
by increasing demand for women’s wear. The growing fashion consciousness and rising number of
working women has led to expanding demand for women’s apparel.
Another significant boosting factor for the apparel industry is the boom in e-commerce. Due to its
immense potential, the apparel e-tailing industry has attracted investments worth USD 70 million in
2014.
By 2018, the Indian apparel market will also see the emergence of strong domestic brands which will
have the competitive advantage of comfort with local trade dynamics. Apparel retailers and brands
should focus on smaller cities and towns, where larger proportion of Indian population exists.
Further, domestic players should endeavor to reduce the gap between their manufacturing pattern
and international supply chain. Domestic manufacturers need to develop a customer focus through
value-added services like inventory management, product development and IT tracking.
The Indian apparel market is expected to gain from export, as a rise in trade opportunity in Asia and
the USA is observed. Higher wages for workers, political instability and inappropriate working
conditions is shifting international buyers toward Indian exporters.

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