But the mood is somber at the Tiruppur textile park as it faces a reality check: India's hopes of capitalising on its tariff advantage are hindered by a skilled labour crunch, limited economies of scale, and high costs.
A survey of 30 leading US apparel brands by the United States Fashion Industry Association showed India had emerged as the most popular sourcing hub in 2024, with nearly 60 per cent of respondents planning to expand sourcing from there.
In Tiruppur, its exports association says the largest 100 exporters contributed 50 per cent of its $5 billion sales last fiscal year, with the rest from 2,400 units, a telling sign of the fragmented and largely smaller-scale operations.
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