Indian Garment Factories Leading in Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Indian garment factories are enhancing their sustainable manufacturing practices by increasing the use of renewable energy and adopting zero-liquid discharge methods. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) aims to boost exports to Japan and attract investment in the Indian ready-made garments sector. India's new cotton brand, Kasturi, will leverage blockchain for traceability.

Indian garment factories are setting new standards in sustainable manufacturing by significantly increasing the use of renewable energy and implementing zero-liquid discharge methods, according to a statement by the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) on Thursday.

As the global market shifts towards zero-carbon emissions, the demand for eco-friendly products is on the rise, the council highlighted.

AEPC, which has dispatched a substantial delegation to Tokyo for the India Tex Trends Fair, aims to boost India's exports to Japan and foster investment in the Indian ready-made garments (RMG) sector. Chairman Sudhir Sekhi emphasized that Indian garment factories largely comply with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards and are embracing solar energy and other renewable sources.

India's new cotton brand, Kasturi, will allow global customers to track the entire textile value chain via blockchain technology. Additionally, India's duty-free access to Japan, compared to the 9% duty for Turkey and 9.5% for China, offers Indian RMG manufacturers and exporters a competitive advantage in exploring this burgeoning market.

(With inputs from agencies.)