India number 2 on sourcing list

India is second on the list of the most preferred alternative to China as a sourcing destination for retailers and clothing companies, a study by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and KSA Technopak has shown.

Since the quota abolishment, India has grown to become a high-quality textile sourcing country. Its advantages include the availability of raw material, spinning, weaving and garmenting capabilities, low costs and a complete array of textile and apparel. According to the study, its weaknesses, however, are areas like transportation, IT infrastructure, labour laws, infrastructure and a grasp of international market demand.