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Useful Advices - An Outlook on Indian Textile Sector
Indian textiles industry is a well-established with showing strong features and a bright future. In fact, the country is the second biggest textiles manufacturer worldwide, right after China. Similar force is demonstrated in the cotton production and consumption trend where India ranks just after China and USA. The textiles manufacturing business is a pioneer activity in the Indian manufacturing sector and it has a primordial importance in the economic life of the country, which is still predominantly based on the agro-alimentary sector. Employing around 35 million people, textiles industry s According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product tands as a major foreign currency revenue generator and further proves it in its 14% share of industrial production and the 16% of export revenues it generated. Textiles industry is not limited to manufacture and export of garments. The success of Indian textiles lies in effective vertical integrations policies which have helped operators in taming the processes which while lying beyond simple manufacturing exercise do have a serious impact on it, for example, raw material treatment. Thus, cotton, jute, silk or wool and even synthetic material are also produced by this industry to complement ; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug. Examples of combination products may in and strengthen the garments manufacturing industry. Almost one quarter of the world's spindle activities is hosted in India, again positioning itself just after China. Looming is another important element that accounts for significant activity in this industry; in fact, it takes an impressive 61% share including handlooms. The country is also significant textiles fiber and yarn manufacturer on the world scene, taking on its own a 12% share of the world's production volume. India ranks on the second place as regards in production of silk and cellulose fiber and yarn whilst standing on the fif lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together. th position when it comes to synthetic fiber and yarn. Indians have well understood the importance of staying one step ahead of developments in the world economic environment. The industry is now preparing itself to take share of opportunities expected to arise out of the market freed from quota restrictions and other trade barriers. Industry operators are increasingly moving towards modernization and expansion as encouraged by the so-designated Textile Upgradation Fund Scheme implemented by Government. The local textile sector is now at a critical stage where it should prepare itself to ri here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe se and grab the opportunities that are available through liberalization of the international market. Manufacturers however, were caught in inadvertence as new players started to creep on the market at a time when most operators had attention on imminent opportunities coming from a quota-free market. Strategies and policies were mainly targeted towards expansion and modernization leaving more space to domestic players. Now it obviously appear that the latter have had ample freedom to strengthen them and they are now more prepared than export-oriented companies. Lack of competition is eroding d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations. Combination pro enthusiasm, impacting on activity on the European and USA markets. With the removal of quotas and similar trade barriers, observers expect the market to provide new opportunities with evaluations reaching S$1.4bn for towels and US$1.8 in bed linen. China's impressive production capacity and its growing strength compelled Europe and USA markets to some serious reflections. To bring a halt to massive invasion of their products, EU and USA have imposed trade restrictions, which also encourage retailers to review their sourcing strategy through diversification out of China. Now, undoubtedly India ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc has good cards to play. With traders realizing the threat of relying on a single manufacturing source such as China, India could do well in proposing a valuable alternative to buyers on the international scene, but this is only possible through an adequate and appropriate development strategy and macro-economic policy. In that view, many manufacturing companies in India are rushing towards expansion and modernization options. Manufacturers are having recourse to fund raising programmes pushing EPS to higher growth, dissolving equity on its way. Business collaborations with foreign players, easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi creation of buying offices and Government's effort to enhance quality production and export are many visible signs of Indians coming into force on the global market. Geared with expanded capacities The new opportunities have carried along Indian home-textiles manufacturers in the expansion strategy direction. The Textile upgradation fund has helped many such operators to increase capacity during the last three fiscal years. Such expansion strategies have not only had an impact on production volume, also assisted companies in better providing customized products. Value addition - route to h nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically igher price realizations
Terry towels coming from the Indian factories accounted for almost 21% of the world market. With another 19% share in the bed linen market, India stands as a quality supplier to the USA. Indian products are more focused towards innovation and quality. Visible efforts in quality improvement, innovations through R&D programmes, and other value-added features bring a whole new dimension to the Indian products. In turn this resulted in higher profit as compared to other regional producers. Customized and high-value added products are generally not affected by change in and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ market parameters. As such, there were no exceptional price fluctuations on Indian markets during quota removal period. But such was not the case with other regional competitors' products, such as China, where prices were cut down significantly favoring buyers. Higher competition with neighboring country China reacted to quota removals by invading the US market with its textiles production. The US had no other choice than to re-introduce trade barriers to calm down the situation encouraging traders to diversify purchasing options and thus giving India an unexpected push on the global market ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi . The situation is not completely in the pocket for India, however. It should remain on its guards as its neighbors start to embark on similar global adventure with an enthusiasm and motivation packed attitude. Pakistan and Bangladesh are growing at fast pace, shortening the gap with India in an impressive manner. In the last 3 years Pakistan exported 4 times more pillowcases to USA than India! Pakistan, to note, is among the most important cotton producers worldwide and has been blessed by preference agreements with EU and US even during the quota-imposed periods. Pakistani Government has u ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it. Following aspects would a nderstood the game and is encouraging development through implementation of a 6% R&D aid programs. Others, like Turkey are also in the race. Budget Measures Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) increased toRs5.4bn from its previous Rs4.4 bn Interest subsidy provision on term loans available for those in the handloom field has been increased from Rs2.0bn to Rs2.4bn Excise duty has been reduced by half on all artificial fiber yarn and is now at 8% Import duty reduced from 15% to 10% on all artificial fiber yarn Impact of Budget Decrease in excise duty on artificial fibre has been implement dd to the challenges in developing combination products: Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well? Which combination prod ed to favor cheaper production costs and ensure competitiveness on export market. SSIs are expected to grow further with interest subsidy on handloom sector loans. The TUF, with its interest subsidy, provides textiles operators with interesting funding plan for their expansion and development strategies. Textiles parks creations will undeniably help in boosting the overall industry. 10 dedicated areas have already been identified and 7 of them already sanctioned. A special Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks is meant to help in realization of such objectives. Sector Outlook The future o cts are meaningful and rational? Which therapeutic categories to select? Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients? Do combin f the textiles industry seems to be bright in all aspects. As such Government places all its trust and relies sector for its strong 'employment creation' capability, more precisely in the garments manufacturing side. Lowering tax burdens on companies will play an important part in cutting down production costs and boosting competitiveness, increasing ability to tap high-volume orders from the global market. Modernization would enable companies provide quality and volume solutions which is in constant demand by international buyers. Industry Wish List A reduction of 5% in the customs duty o tions increase the patient compliance? What would be the developing cost? How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen n manufacturing inputs for textiles machines. The rate is currently between 10% and 15%. Textiles products would continue to carry the specific duty imposition, which may be extended to other SAFTA member countries. Reduction from 15% to 10% on customs duty imposed on synthetic fiber. Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) is targeting elimination at 100% of all taxes on apparel exports. Positives Aspects The Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) pushed an additional 10% capital subsidy in acquisition of processing machines; with a view to help in expansion plans. Processing sectors t? As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel are expected to reap the benefits of such a measure in the long term. Union textiles has exposed a White paper, named Vision 2010 where it gives clear indications as regards its objectives and targets concerning the US bn export market. Operators are increasingly considering consolidation methods to strengthen production capacity, which would put them in better position on the global and free market. As such, mergers and takeovers are currently very frequent with companies tying up with smaller one to tackle global challenges. However, continuing TUFS have been stopped after March 31, 200 ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality. Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust 7 by the Textiles Ministry. The ministry has asked the TUFS nodal agencies and banks not to process further new loans with instant effect. As per the sources, the estimated budget provision set for reimbursing the interest subsidy for the TUFS loans for the fiscal 2006-07 was only Rs 535 crore, but the required funds for the subsidy is about Rs 1,515 crore, which comes to three times higher than the set provision. Negative Aspects India is somewhat lagging behind technology in the garments manufacturing sector and this seriously hinders increase in exportable production. Shuttleless looms y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products in India accounted for 9.3% of total looms in 2003. USA shows 94.8% in the same category whilst Austria reveals 95.2%. Clearly India is well behind with only Pakistan showing up at 7.6%. Labor regulations are a major concern in India causing great harms to the industry at various levels. With no clear legislations, strikes and similar issues often bring business to complete halts. Obviously, finding solutions in such conditions is a time and effort wasting enterprise, much to the dismay of the industry or even the whole economy of the country. The geographical location of India as compare . As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de d to its competitors is a rather uncomfortable but natural disadvantage. Producers like Mexico, Brazil or even China have a good proximity with Europe and US markets and this pays on the global trade market. Impacts are mainly felt on transportation cost, delivery times, etc. Handloom Reservation Order and the Hank Yarn Obligation order are examples of obsolete and unnecessary regulations that indulge operators in a time-wasting and complicated maze of procedures. This mainly affects local operators, giving impression that the domestic markets is going opposite way to international market wh elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements. Companies that provide selfless information through particip ereby liberalization is a key element. Conclusion The home textile sector is in a good position to activate and encourage developments in the overall domestic textile industry. With more emphasis on product having longer cycles than those average apparels, the home textiles manufacturing is more protected than its apparel counterparts. Those wishing to reap the benefits of opportunities have to show good preparatory dispositions as well as willingness to stay on the forefront of the global competition game - without these; we could see regional competition grabbing most of the market share. tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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