Released on = June 5, 2007, 3:57 am

Press Release Author = Bharat Book Bureau

Industry = Management

Press Release Summary = India is the world's second largest producer of textiles and
garments after China. It is the world's third largest producer of cotton-after China
and the USA-and the second largest cotton consumer after China. The textile and
garment industry in India is one of the oldest manufacturing sectors in the country
and is currently its largest. The textile

Press Release Body = Prospects for the Textile and Garment Industry in India

India is the world's second largest producer of textiles and garments after China.
It is the world's third largest producer of cotton-after China and the USA-and the
second largest cotton consumer after China. The textile and garment industry in
India is one of the oldest manufacturing sectors in the country and is currently its
largest. The textile and garment industry fulfils a pivotal role in the Indian
economy. It is a major foreign exchange earner and, after agriculture, it is the
largest employer with a total workforce of 35 mn. In 2005 textiles and garments
accounted for about 14% of industrial production and 16% of export earnings.

The industry covers a wide range of activities. These include the production of
natural raw materials such as cotton, jute, silk and wool, as well as synthetic
filament and spun yarn. In addition an extensive range of finished products are
made. The Indian textile industry accounts for about 23% of the world's spindle
capacity, making it the second highest after China, and around 6% of global rotor
capacity. Also, it has the highest loom capacity-including hand looms-with a 61%
share. India accounts for about 12% of the world's production of textile fibres and
yarns. This includes jute, of which it is the largest producer. The country is the
second largest producer of silk and cellulose fibre and yarn, and the fifth largest
producer of synthetic fibre and yarn.


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