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WOOL NEWSWOOL NEWS Ministry of Textiles, Govt of India Feb, 2018

EVENTS EXPORT TRENDS MARKETS

Issue No. LXXVI Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council

TTEMPLE HOSIERY

Explorers of Garments, Fashions, Fashion Accessories

Mobile: +91-896800021, 9876814444Tel: +91-161-4631945

Email: [email protected]

For Trade Inquiries:Contact: Mr. Sahil Ghai

Manufacturer & Exporter of Woolen Hosiery Garments & Fashion Accessories

B-VI-505, Madho Puri, Ludhiana-141008, Punjab (India)

¦ Message from Chairman 3

¦ Message from Executive Director Cum Secretary 5

¦ Export Statistics (2017-18 uptoNov. 2017) 7

¦ Import Statistics(2017-18 uptoNov. 2017) 8

¦ Highlights of Union Budget, 2018-19 9

¦ Market for Cashmere Shawl Expands : The Lure of Pashmina 17

¦ What You Need to Know Before Buying a Wool Product? 19

¦ Ease of Doing Business – 2018 Rankings 25

¦ Why Wool? - Fibre Misconception 29

¦ What competition will you face on the European apparel market? 33

¦ 10 tips for finding buyers in the European apparel sector 39

¦ WWEPC's participation in Intergift, Spain – Sept. 20-24, 2017 43

¦ Forthcoming Events 48

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Content

Mob: +91-9878754061, 9814025066, 9878455501Email: [email protected]

Message from Chairman

Dear fellow exporter,

We are thankful to Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Commerce and Ministry of Finance for various initiatives announced for textile sector. The continuation of ROSL and increase in rate of MEIS will give boost to our exports.

As per data released by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of India the exports of wool and wool blended products for the period April-November 2017 (2017-18) were US$ 550.71 Million, shown growth of 0.41% as compared to the corresponding period in the previous year 2016-17. Knitted woollen apparels, wool blended yarn, woven fabrics, knitted/crocheted fabrics and woollen blankets had recorded growth during this period. Export of woollen apparels not knitted shown major decline. We are also thankful to the Government for providing various relaxations under GST. However, there are still bottlenecks which need immediate attention.

We would request the Government to enhance number of participation in promotional activities under MAI Scheme from two to five and also increase funding under the scheme.

To enhance the export of woollen products, the Council has proposed to participate in various international trade fairs/exhibitions to explore possibilities and show the presence of our quality products worldwide. The details of these activities are given in Wool News. I request the members of the Council to take part in these promotional activities to enhance the export of our country. For regular updates, please visit our website from time to time.

Yours sincerely,

(Sushil Kaura)Chairman

Issue No. LXXVI EditorMahesh N. Sanil, Executive Directorwool & Wollens Export Promotion Council(Ministry of Textiles, Govt Of India)

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With warm regards,

WoolNews|Feb,2018 3

Message from Executive Director Cum Secretary

Dear Member,

As its the first edition after I have taken charge as Executive Director Cum Secretary of Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC), I wish all my members a prosperous year ahead and I assure that the Council will wholeheartedly devote to export promotion and play important role by taking up the issues/problems of the woollen industry at appropriate levels. Our Council is one of the oldest EPC’s which came into existence in 1964 and has three offices in Delhi/Ludhiana/Mumbai. We cater to various product lines like wool and woollen/acrylic blended/pashmina products like shawls/stoles/ponchos/ mufflers/ socks/thermal wear/fabric worsted and woollen suiting's, sweaters/ pullovers/jersey/garments/blankets/carpets/felts and other madeups.

Wool is classified as Fine Wool – Wool fibre of less than<= 24,5 µ (fibre diameter)Medium Wool – Wool fibre between 24.6-32.5 µ (fibre diameter)Coarse Wool – Wool fibre above >32.5 µ (fibre diameter)

My main focus is to enhance the membership/marketing/data mining/strategies the Councils programmes through initiatives of Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Commerce programmes of employment generation to enhance export demand of our products all over the world which is right from farmers stage till final sale of the product. We have planned around 15 international exhibitions, seminars/awareness programmes through various schemes for development of our woollen sector through capacity building programmes under various initiatives of our parent ministry.

We have a have marginal decline of 0.41% in our exports during April to November, 2017 over same period of last year, as per statistics released by Dept. of Commerce. We hope our industry will progress and our members/to be members are benefitted by showcasing/marketing their products all over the world.

WWEPC has strategized plans for future to have a Centre of Excellence in Ludhiana/Rajasthan where testing, marketing and also RBSM(Reverse buyer Seller Meet) can be organised.

I would like to thank our Hon’ble Minister of Textiles Smt. SmritiZubinIrani for her support in our Councils initiatives and have faith and I know she understands our desire for getting more support from the Government initiatives for branding, capacity building, employment generation, R&D, training of workers under Human Resource Development and international marketing. I would like to thank our Hon’ble Minister of Commerce Shri Suresh Prabhuji for Mid Term FTP 2015-20 and various initiatives introduced for our exporting community.

As you all know the wool industry & the environment, Wool is increasingly seen by caring consumers as a sustainable lifestyle choice for fashion and interiors. The Prince of Wales launched the Campaign for Wool with the purpose of renewing interest in and creating a greater awareness of wool’s environmental credentials. Of equal importance to the Campaign is the preservation of sustainable practices on farms for the benefit of the rural community. Consequently, fashion designers and retailers are asking textile manufacturers ever more searching questions about provenance, origin and sustainability. Sustainability along the supply chain from farm to fashion is an increasingly important element in areas relating to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

WoolNews|Feb,2018 5

Kind regards,

Mahesh N SanilExecutive Director

WWEPC is the recognised local EPC for manufacturing standards in the wool textile industry and we are fully aware that

we are working in an area where wool’s environmental credentials need to be transparent at all stages in the pipeline.

Wool’s Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) is very much part of this process. The route from farm to fashion crosses many

borders where standards of manufacturing excellence and Corporate Social Responsibility need to respond to the

expectations of increasingly vigilant consumers. Wool is readily biodegradable, unlike most synthetic fibres, and wool

clothing and processing wastes are routinely recycled into other durable forms of textile (woollen-spun knitwear,

insulation, geotextiles).

I would to conclude by thanking the Councils Chairman, Vice Chairman and Members of Committee of Administration

for having faith in me and entrusting me the responsibility of heading the Councils initiatives.

Attn:MembersRenewalofMembershipfortheyear2018-19

Yourmembershipof theCouncil isgoing toexpireon31stMarch,2018.AsperBye-lawsof the

Council,membersshouldpayAnnualSubscriptionlatestby30thAprilineachyear.Itisrequestedto

send your membership fee for the year 2018-19 alongwith Registration-Cum-Membership-

Certi�icate(RCMC)forrenewalupto31.03.2019.Therevisedfeestructureisgivenbelow:-

Membersmaykindlysendcrossedcheque/demanddraftinfavourofWool&WoollensExportPromotion

CouncilpayableatNewDelhi/Ludhiana/Mumbai.

NAMEOFSECTOR ANNUALSUBSCRIPTION(EXCLUDINGGST)

CompositeUnits,Combing,Spinning,ShoddyandMachineMadeCarpet Rs.5,500/-

HosieryManufacturers,Powerlooms,Shawls,AssociateMembers,MerchantExporter

[email protected]%ontheFOBvalueofexportduringcorrespondingyear(Rs.20/-

onexportofRs.onelakh)

Rs.4,000/-

|WoolNews|Feb,20186

Theexportofwoolandwoolblendedproductsshowngrowthof0.41%indollartermsduringApirl'17toNov.'17ascomparedwiththesameperiodofpreviousyear2016-17asperthedatareleasedbytheDept.ofCommerce.Thestatementofexportperformanceduring2016-17(uptoNov.2017)isasunder:

(ValueinUS$Million)(Source:Dept.ofCommerce)

Chapter Description 2016-2017 Apr'16toSept'16 Apr'17toSept'17 %INC/DEC

WOOL,FINEORCOARSEANIMALHAIR,HORSEHAIRYARNANDWOVENFABRIC

WOOLRAW,WOOLNOILS&WOOLTOPS

WOOLFABRICS

MANMADESTAPLEFIBRES(YARNANDFABRICOFPOLYSTER,MIXEDWITHWOOL/FINEANIMALHAIR)

WADDING,FELTANDNONWOVENS;SPACIALYARNS;TWINE,CORDAGE,ROPESANDCABLESANDARTICLESTHEREOFOFWOOL

KNITTEDORCROCHETEDFABRICSOFWOOL

ARTICLESOFAPPARELANDCLOTHINGACCESSORIES,KNITTEDORCORCHETEDOFWOOL

ARTICLESOFAPPARELANDCLOTHINGACCESSORIES,NOTKNITTEDORCROCHETEDOFWOOL.

WOOLBLANKETSANDMADE-UPS

WOOLLENKNITTEDCAPS

51

55

56

60

61

62

63

65

TOTAL

39.40 18.81 -21%

85.33 54.48 55.94 5%

36.07 25.09 22.41 -11%

85.81

28.68

2.95

281.72

254.53

12.36

0.25

827.10

64.70

18.68

1.73

178.85

174.82

8.02

0.23

548.40

66.86

26.27

3.01

190.24

152.12

13.92

0.12

550.70

3%

41%

74%

6%

-13%

74%

-48%

0.42%

23.84

WOOLYARN

Chapter Description 2016-2017 Apr'16toNov’16 Apr'17toNov'17 %INC/DEC

ExportofWool&WoolBlendedProducts2017-18(uptoNov.2017)

EXPORT

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ValueinUS$MillionSource:Dept.ofCommerce

ThestatementimportofRawWoolandwoollenblendedduringApril'17toNov'17comparedwiththesameperiodofpreviousyear2016-17asperthedatareleasedbytheDept.ofCommerceisasunder:

ImportofWool&WoolBlendedProducts

WOOL,FINEORCOARSEANIMALHAIR,HORSEHAIRYARNANDWOVENFABRIC

WOOLRAW,WOOLNOILS&WOOLTOPS

WOOLFABRICS

MANMADESTAPLEFIBRES(YARNANDFABRICOFPOLYSTER,MIXEDWITHWOOL/FINEANIMALHAIR)

WADDING,FELTANDNONWOVENS;SPACIALYARNS;TWINE,CORDAGE,ROPESANDCABLESANDARTICLESTHEREOFOFWOOLKNITTEDORCROCHETEDFABRICSOFWOOLARTICLESOFAPPARELANDCLOTHINGACCESSORIES,KNITTEDORCORCHETEDOFWOOLARTICLESOFAPPARELANDCLOTHINGACCESSORIES,NOTKNITTEDORCROCHETEDOFWOOL.WOOLBLANKETSANDMADE-UPS

WOOLLENKNITTEDCAPS

Chapter Description 2016-2017 Apr'16toNov'16 Apr'17toNov'17 %INC/DEC

51

55

56

60

61

62

63

65

TOTAL

293.28 220.45 12%

3.36 2.07 1.74 -16%27.38 20.99 22.44 7%

34.53

0.28

14.75

11.07

14.38

2.07

0.10

401.20

23.27

0.17

7.04

8.60

9.81

1.61

0.08

270.95

24.88

0.19

8.74

11.38

14.89

12.19

0.04

316.94

7%

-12%

24%

32%

52%

657%

-50%

17%

197.31

WOOLYARN

Chapter Description 2016-2017 Apr'16toNov'16 Apr'17toNov'17 %INC/DEC

QuantityinTons

WOOLRAW,WOOLTOPS51 87155 56212 54900 -2%

|WoolNews|Feb,20188

IMPORT

KeyFeaturesoftheUnionBudget2018-19

The Union Budget for 2018-19 announced byShriArunJaitley,Hon'bleUnionMinisterforFinance,GovernmentofIndia,inParliamentonFebruary1,2018.Itfocusesonupliftingtheruraleconomyandstrengtheningof the agriculture sector, healthcarefortheeconomically lessprivileged, infrastructurecreation and improvement in the quality ofeducationofthecountry.

HighlightsofUnionBudget2018-19Overviewoftheeconomy

Ÿ The GDP grew at 6.3 per cent in the secondquarterof2017-18andisexpectedtogrowat7.2-7.5percentinthesecondhalfof2017-18.

Ÿ Growthfor2018-19isforecastedat7.4percentbytheInternationalMonetaryFund(IMF).

Ÿ Exportsareexpectedtogrowat15percent in2017-18.

Ÿ Fiscalde�icittargetfor2018-19issetat3.3percentoftheGDP.

Ÿ Fiscal de�icit for 2017-18 is revised to Rs 5.95lakhcrore(US$93.54billion)at3.5percentoftheGDP.

Medium,SmallandMicroEnterprises(MSMEs)

Ÿ AtotalofRs3,790crore(US$596.43million)hasbeen provided for the MSME sector for creditsupport, capital and interest subsidy andinnovations.

Ÿ FormalisationintheMSMEsectorishappeningatafastpaceaftertheintroductionoftheGoodsandServicesTax(GST)anddemonetisation.

Ÿ OnlineloansanctioningfacilityforMSMEswillberevamped and public sector banks andcorporateswill be brought on-board theTradeElectronic Receivable Discounting System(TReDS)platformwhichwillbelinkedwiththeGSTN.

Ÿ LendingundertheMUDRAYojanaistargetedatRs3lakhcrore(US$47.16billion).Atpresent76per cent of loan accounts under the schemebelong towomenwhilemore than50per centbelongtoSCs,STsandOBCs.

Ÿ Additional measures will be taken by thegovernmentforgrowthandsuccessfuloperationofalternativeinvestmentfunds.

EmploymentGeneration

Ÿ Asperanindependentstudyconducted,over7millionformaljobswillbecreatedinthecountryduring2018-19.

Ÿ TheGovernmentofIndiawillcontribute12percentof thewagesof thenewemployees in theEmployees'ProvidentFundforallthesectorsinthenextthreeyears.

Ÿ AsperproposedamendmentsintheEmployeesProvident Fund and Miscellaneous ProvisionsAct,1952,womenemployees'contributiontotheEPFwillbereducedto8percentforthe�irstthreeyears of their employment with no change inemployers'contribution.Thisisdonetopromotemorewomenemploymentintheformalsector.

Ÿ Amodelaspirationalskillcentreisbeingsetupineverydistrictofthecountry.

TextilesSectorŸ TheBudgetproposedanoutlayofRs.7148crore

for the textile sector in 2018-19 as against

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Rs.6,000Crorein2016.Thetextilesindustryhadsoughthigherallocationfromthegovernmenttomeettherequirementsofdutydrawbackandrefundofstatelevies(ROSL)underthenewGSTregime.Italsodemandedhigherdisbursementunder the Amended Technology UpgradationFundScheme(ATUFS).

DigitalEconomy

Ÿ Budgetary allocation of Rs 3,073 crore (US$483.09million)fortheDigitalIndiaprogrammeismadefor2018-19.

Ÿ A national program will be initiated by NITIAayogtoincreaseeffortsintheareaofarti�icialintelligence.

Ÿ Mission on Cyber Physical Systems will belaunched by the Department of Science &

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Technologyunderwhichcentresofexcellencefor research, training and skilling robotics,arti�icialintelligence,digitalmanufacturing,bigdata analysis, quantum communication andinternet of things will be established andpromoted.

Ÿ Budgetary allocation of Rs 10,000 crore (US$1.57 billion) is made in 2018-19 for telecominfrastructure.

Ÿ 500,000 Wi-Fi hotspots will be set up bygovernmenttoprovideinternetconnectivitytoover5millionruralcitizens.

Ÿ Every individual enterprise in India will beassignedauniqueID.

|WoolNews|Feb,201810

Our expertise is in handling various fibres

from Silk, wool, Rabbit hair, alpaca to

Cashmere to produce the finest fabrics out

product range extends from Shawls,

Apparel Fabrics, Mufflers and Scarves to

Home Furnishing fabrics, Throws, Cushion

Covers and Wall Hangings in a wide array

of weaves, textures, prints and surface

ornamentation. Unfolding a look beyond

individual product to create a complete

lifestyle steeped in luxury and

sophistication. yet affordable. a

Indiacanbecomeaone-stopsourcingdestinationfortextilesforbrands,retailersfromASEAN,saysSmritiIrani

NewDelhi(JAN24,2018,PTI):Indiahaspotential

to become the one-stop sourcing destination for

brandsandretailers fromASEANasopportunities

exist for textilemanufacturers from the10-nation

bloctoinvesthereandcatertothedomesticmarket

aswellasexports,TextilesMinisterSmritiIrani.

Addressingaconference,theministersaidIndiahas

strengths in production and exports of almost all

kindsoftextilesandapparelincludingallhandloom

and handicraft products that demonstrate the

uniqueskillsofthecountry'sweaversandartisans.

"In the year 2016, India exported textiles and

apparel worth $1,203 million to ASEAN and

imported textiles and apparelworth $546million

fromASEAN," Irani said, adding that this is just a

monetary testimonial to how we can go forward.

"Withabilitytoproduceadiverserangeofproducts,

India has the potential to become the one-stop

sourcing destination for brands and retailers of

ASEANnations,"theministerhighlighted.

She said there exists an opportunity for India to

attract textilemanufacturers of ASEAN nations to

invest in manufacturing in India to cater to both

domesticmarketwithinthecountryandtheexport

marketsacrosstheworld."Iamhopefulthatthisis

justoneofthemanyareaswherewecanparticipate

andleverageourstrengths,"Iraniobserved.

Addressing a seminar on India-ASEAN Weaving

TextilesRelations',Iranisaidsheishopefulthatthe

programme is the beginning of a new era in the

textilessector."Anewfriendship(referringtoIndia-

ASEANrelations)thatwecanforgetoensurethatwe

give better manufacturing opportunities, better

wage opportunities and also help strengthen our

legacies in the handloom and handicraft sectors,"

saidtheminister.

ASEAN(theAssociationofSoutheastAsianNations)

is a multilateral body whose member countries

include Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei,

Laos,Myanmar,Cambodia,Malaysia,thePhilippines

andVietnam.

Earlierduringhisaddress,TextilesSecretaryAnant

KumarSinghpointedoutthatIndiawasstrongand

competitive across the entire value chain starting

from raw materials to �inished products. "With a

WoolNews|Feb,2018 11

strongmulti-�ibrebaseandanabundantsupplyof

rawmaterialslikecotton,wool,silk,juteandman-

made�ibres,Indiaenjoyedadistinctadvantageof

backwardintegrationwhichmanycountriesdonot

possess,"Singhsaid.

However, the textiles secretary observed that

despitetheoperationofthefreetradeagreementin

goodswith theASEAN, India'sexportsof textiles

and apparels to ASEAN have virtually been

constantinthelastfewyearsandhavenotshown

much traction. "Though India has the unique

advantage of having the presence of the entire

textile value chain, its most exported items to

Post-GSTratesNoti�iedtoboostexportsandemploymentgenerationinthelabourintensivetextilesandapparelsector

Post-GST rates Noti�ied to boost exports and

employment generation in the labour intensive

textilesandapparelsectorInordertosupportexportsofreadymadegarments

andmade-ups, Government vide Noti�ication No.

14/26/2010- IT dated 24th November 2017 has

noti�ied post-GST rates under the scheme for

Remission of State Levies (RoSL) on exports of

readymade garments, made-ups and under AA-

RoSLforgarments.

Post-GST rates of RoSL are upto a maximum of

1.70%forcottongarments,1.25%forMMF,Silkand

Woolengarmentsand1.48%forapparelofblends.

Rates are upto a maximum of 2.20% for cotton

made-ups,1.40%forMMFandsilkmade-upsand

1.80%formade-upsofblends.Forsacksandbags

madeofjute,therateis0.60%.TheRoSLratefor

ASEAN consisting of cotton �ibre, cotton yarn and

fabricshavenot grown to thedesiredextent.This

makes it evident that we have not been able to

explore and leverage the strengths of our textiles

industrytothefullest,"henoted.

Hestressedupontheneedforarobustframework

forexportoftextilesandapparelsbetweenthetwo

sides to give a �illip to trade. Singh said ASEAN

countries have a unique position in the regional

valuechainsandofferagatewayformarketaccessto

China,NorthEastAsiaandtheEUforIndiathrough

theirvarioustradeagreements.

garmentsunderAA-AIRcombinationis0.66%.

Noti�ication of post-GST RoSL rates for rebate of

statelevies/taxesisinpursuanceofthedecisionof

Government of India to boost exports and

employment generation in the labour intensive

textiles and apparel sector. The Noti�ication is in

supersessionofMinistryofTextilesNoti�icationNo

14/26/2016-ITdated28.9.2017.Theseratesshall

beeffectivefrom01.10.2017.

Further, DGFT has enhanced the rates under the

Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS)

from2%to4%onreadymadegarmentsandmade

upsw.e.f 1st November 2017 till 30th June 2018.

Thesemeasuresareexpectedtoboosttheexportsof

garments and made-ups from India. For more

details,pleasevisit:www.dfgt.gov.in














Needtostreamlineprocessofstandardization:TextilesSecretary

Secretary,MinistryofTextiles,AnantKumarSinghhas

underlined the need to streamline the process of

standardization for faster development of the

standards in the area of

technical textiles and to

d e v e l o p t h e s e c t o r

indigenously and ful�il the

domesticrequirements.

It was imperative for the

stakeholders , inc luding

industry, policy makers and

researchinstitutestoworkin

close collaboration and also

suggest ways to make the

p ro c e s s o f d eve l op i n g

standards for technical

textilesfaster,saidSinghinNewDelhionThursday.

HealsosaidthattheGovernmentwillsoonlaunchthe

newmissionfortechnicaltextiles.Theearliermission

hascompleteditsperiod.

InauguratingthethirdeditionofNationalConclaveon

StandardsonTechnicalTextilesorganisedjointlyby

theMinistry of Textiles, Bureau of India Standards

(BIS)andFICCI,Singhsaidthateightcommitteeshad

beenformedattheCentreofExcellencesinIndiato

expedite the process of developing standards.

T h e s e c omm i t t e e s i n c l u d i n g i n d u s t r y

representativeshelpinidentifyingtheareasinwhich

neededstandardsneededtobeformulated.Indiahad

the capability, resource and market in the area of

technical textilesand theneedwas tocapitalizeon

thesestrengths.

The conclave s ince i ts inception has been

instrumental in bringing together institutional

buyers in various segments alongwith industry to

discussthestandardsthatneededtobeformulatedby

BISonpriority.Singhsaid that themarketof technical textileswas

expandingrapidlywithnewproductsbeingaddedby

t h e u s e r s i n v a r i o u s

industries . Thus it was

imperative to formulate

standards to accelerate the

growthofthetextilessector.

He added that the share of

technical textiles in the

domestic textile sector as

wellasatthegloballevelwas

very low as compared to

developedcountriesandthis

neededtobeaddressed.

Su r i n aRa j an , D i re c to r

General,BISsaidthatinexports,Indiahastomoveto

more value added products and textiles were no

exception.TherewasaneedtoatleastdoubleIndia's

volume of production and exports. BIS has a

supportive role in terms of standard settingwhich

facilitates industry. Since 2014, BIS has added 104

Indianstandardstothepre-existingnumberof190

standardsforthissector.Currently,thefocusison45

new technical textile subjects. Formoving fast and

doingusefulwork,shecalleduponthestakeholders

toparticipateactivelyinthestandardizationwork.

ShishirJaipuria,Chairman,FICCITextilesCommittee,

said that standardization was a pre-requisite for

mandatory use of technical textiles, wherever

necessary.Mandatoryuseof�ireretardanttextilesin

publicplaceslikemultiplexes,malls,publicbuildings,

etc., will go a long way in increasing safety of the

publicat large.Similarly,promotingtheuseofnew

medicaltextileandhygienerelatedtechnicaltextiles

willcontributeimmenselytothehealthandhygiene

in hospitals and would reduce cross infections

considerably.


AwarenessProgrammeonPMPRPY

Wool&Woollens Export Promotion Council (WWEPC) andRegional Of�ice of the Textile Commissioner,AmritsarorganizedanawarenessSeminaron“PradhanMantriParidhanRojgarProtsahanYojana(PMPRPY)in

thRegionalOf�iceoftheWWEPCatLudhianaon29 Jan,2018at2.30PMrelatingtoreimbursementof12%EPFcontributioninrespectofnewemployees,whowereengagedafter01.04.2016.

TheSeminarwasinauguratedbyShriSushilKaura,Chairman,WWEPC.ShriRajneeshGhai,Vice-Chairman,WWPEC,CommitteeMembersofWWEPC,ShriM.Choudhury,Asstt.DirectorfromtheTextileCommissionerOf�ice,Amritsar&otherrenownedindustrialistswerealsopresentontheoccasion.ShriSushilKaurahailedtheinitiativeunderthePMPRPYbutsaidthattheSchemeisstillunderutilizedandexpressedtheneedfororganizingmoresuchSeminarssothatmoreandmorepeoplecanbeawareaboutthesame.AlargenumberofmemberexportersofWWEPCattended theSeminaranddetailed informationabout theSchemewasrevealedtothem.

ShriSushilKaura, Chairman, WWEPC hoped that declining trend in exports can be reversed with jointinitiativesofGovt.&IndustryandinformedthattheCouncilhasdevisedanaggressiveexportpromotionstrategywhereby,WWEPC is planning to participate in leading exhibitions/study tour in Europe, LatinAmerica,Russiaetc.forboostingexports.


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MarketforCashmereShawlExpands:TheLureofPashmina

TheHimalayanMountains are a longway from theworld'sfashioncapitols,butthisremoteregionatthetopoftheworldisthesourceofoneofthisseason'sbest-selling accessories. Brilliantly colored,featherweight pashmina shawls have become afashion sensation, combining today's essentialelementsofstyle:comfortandluxury.

Whileretailersstruggletokeeptheseelegantshawlsinstock,Nepaleseweaversarediscoveringthattheyhave a fast-growing international market for theirtraditionalhandicraft.

Pashmina,derivedfromthePersianwordforwool,isthe fabric, which we now call "cashmere." Thecashmere�iberscomefromthesilky�leeceofchangragoats,whichliveataltitudesof4,000to5,000metersintheremoteChangthangareaoftheLadakhregioninIndia'sJammuandKashmirState.Onegoatproducesascant80to100gramsofwool�iber,withthe�inestpashminasrequiringtheannualgrowthofthreegoatstoweaveoneshawl.

Usingage-oldNepalesemethods,artisanscombandsort the sheered hair, selecting the �inest ones forweaving into scarves and shawls. Since purepashminaisalmostweightless,silkisusuallyaddedinordertogivethefabricsomebody.

Pashminaweavingbeganabout400yearsagointheKashmirValleyandhassincebeenconsideredIndia's"fabric of royals" with maharajas favouring it forblankets, throws, bedcovers and shawls. Kashmirhandspun, handwoven shawls have inspired theimaginationofartcollectorsaroundtheworld.

From that time on, pashmina has enrapturedWesterners, with European royalty and wealthywomenincludingtheseshawlsasanessentialpartoftheirwardrobes.

WhenFrance,thebiggestbuyerofpashmina,lostthe1870-71Franco-Prussianwar,thetradeincashmerefabricscame toahalt.A famine in1878-79 furtherhaltedproduction.Formorethanacentury,delicatepashmina existed only as museum artifacts andcollectors'items.Asdesignersglancedeastinsearchof new textiles and accessories, women of stylerediscoveredthesesumptuouswovensandbroughtthemagaintofashion'sforefront.

Allphasesofpashminaproduction, fromdehairing,sorting, spinning, weaving, dyeing and embroideryaredonebyhand,limitingthesupplyofthesecolorfulshawls.Asdemandoutpacessupply,anewsupplyofimitationpashminashascomeintothemarket.

In order to preserve the quality of the textile andmaintain international standards, the Governmentshouldestablishaqualitymarkforpashminathatwillidentify items and genuineness of �iber like theCOTTONUSAandWoolMarkdofortheir�ibers.

MarketforCashmereCashmerehadtraditionallybeenAsAf�luencespeadworldwideinthe1990s,themiddleclassesbegantowear cashmere. The number of cashmere sweatersimportedintotheUnitedState.Despitethetrendinfallingpricesandexpandeddemandinthemid-to-lowqualityendofthecashmeremarket,therecontinuestobeahighendmarketforcashmere.Thismarketiscontrolledbyhigh-endbrandname“producers”,suchasGucci,Dunhill,RalphLauren,andretailerssuchasBrooksBrothersand,morerecentlyJ.Crew.

These �irms donot have their own productionfacilities,i.e.,theyarenotverticallyintegrated.Rathertheycontroltheirbrandnames:styling,quality,andretaildistributioneitherthroughtheirownstoresorinretailoutletsinwhichmerchandizingisundertheircontrol. As analyzed in a subsequent section, theaverage quality of Mongolia's raw cashmere hasdeclinedlargelyduetoanincreaseinproductionoflower quality cashmere, not to a reduction in theamountofhighqualitycashmereitproduces.HenceMongolia is still well capable of serving this topmarketsegment.

The fastest growth in demand in the cashmeremarket, however, will be in the middle and lowerqualityrangeandinblendswithwool,silk,cottonandperhaps synthetics. These products will beincreasinglyproducedinthecountryoforiginoftherawcashmeretosaveontransportationcostsandtoaccess low-wage labor. The output from theseproducerswillincreasinglybesoldthroughmiddle-marketretailers,suchasWal-MartandCarrefourwithlowmarginsandhighturnoverofbothinventoryandstyles.Retailtrendsindicatethatthefuture,however,isgood.


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Unless you're a couture connoisseur, the word"wool"mightconjure�luffywhitesheepwhograzeingreenpastures.Fashionistaswitha�lairforfabricsknowthatwoolcancomefrommanyanimals,andthat some wools are more desirable than others.Wools range from soft and silky ones used forclothingtocoarseandstrongwoolsusedforrugs.Wool�iberismeasuredinmicrons:Thesmallerthemicronthe�inerandsofterthewool.

DIAMETERMean �ibre diameter is a measurement inmicrometres (microns)of theaveragediameterofwool �ibres in a sale lot. Fibre diameter isresponsible for70-80per centof thegreasywoolpriceoverthelongterm.

Fineandsuper�inewoolproductionhasincreasedasapercentageof theAustralianwool clip.Australiadominates the supply of � ine wool to theinternationaltrade,accountingforover90percentofglobalproductionofMerinowoolof19.5micronand�iner.

Global demand for �iner wool has increased.Manufacturers and processors must source more�inewooltosatisfytheglobalconsumers'demandforlightweightgarmentswithnext-to-skincomfort,particularlyinwomen'swear.

LENGTHStaple length generally determines the enduse ofwool,thatis,whetheritwillbeusedinweavingorknitting.Longerwoolsareprocessedintheworstedsystem (weaving). These combing types aregenerallyaround50millimetres(mm)and longer.The worsted system produces �ine, even, smoothyarns mostly for apparel, but also for upholsteryfabricsrequiringasmooth�inish.

Theworstedsystemconsistsoftwomainprocesses,topmaking and spinning. Topmaking leaves the�ibres lying in parallel after carding, gilling andcombing. Wool tops are then spun into yarn.Incontrast,thewoollensystemconvertsscouredwoolintoyarnintwosteps-woollencardingandwoollenspinning.

Wool types used in thewoollen systemare calledcardingtypes,andusuallyhaveamuchshorter�ibrelength(below40mm)thancombingwools. Theseincludetypessuchaslocks,crutchings,belliesandlambs wool. Woollen spun fabrics are used forjackets, coats, skirts, upholstery fabrics, rugs andblankets.Environmental factors contributed to the pricedifferentials with drought conditions affectingstaplegrowthaswellasshearingintervals.


STRENGTHStaplestrengthisameasureoftheforceisrequiredtobreakawoolstapleofagiventhickness(kilotex),recorded as Newtons per kilotex (Nkt).Staplestrengthrelatestotheef�iciencyofwoolprocessing,particularly the amount of �ibre breakage andwastageduringcombing.

Recent changes in the textile market increasedprocessor preference for longer tops (increasedhauteur)ofslightlyreducedaverage�ibrediameter,withlowshort�ibrecontent.Spinnerscanspin�ineyarns faster from these tops, with fewer yarnbreakagesandwithincreasedevennessandbundletenacity. Weavers using these �iner yarns ofincreased tenacity and evenness can increaseweavingspeedandproducelighterclothwithfewerfabricfaults.Woolgrowers can expect increasing traderecognitionandpreferenceforwoolofhighstaplestrength and low mid-break. Strength and mid-break percentage are determine the combingperformanceofwool.Manymillsspecifyaminimumstrengthandamaximummid-breakpercentagefortheir deliveries, increasing price pressure on lowmid-break types, and reducing competition forwoolswithahighmid-breakpercentage.

Whenyouthinkof"wool,"youmayrememberthatscratchypulloveryourmommadeyouwearduringwinteryearsago.Butthatcouldn'tbefurtherfromthetruth.Infact,thewoolfamilyactuallyincludesfancier knits including cashmere, mohair, andangora.Sobeforeyouheadtothestores,webreakdowneverythingyouneedtoknowtobuildthebestsweatercollection—ever!

Clothinglabelsoftensaythingslike"Merinowool"or"Alpaca", but what do these terms really mean?"Wool" actually encompasses natural �ibers frommanyanimals,notjustfromsheep.Someofthemostones which you'll often see on apparel tags areMerino, Alpaca, Mohair, Angora, Cashmere, andCamelHair.Otherlesscommonwoolsareharderto�indandoftenveryexpensive.

Here'swhat'sinthename:

Cashmere/Mohair Wool: Cashmere is soft andluxurious fabric. The �ibers that areused tomakecashmerecomefromspeci�icareasofthe�leeceofacashmere goat, and that iswhy it is so expensive.Cashmereisusedinshawls,stoles,muf�lersetc.MohairistakenfromAngoragoat.Itisnotverysoftandmanypeople�inditaveryitchyfabrictoweardirectly next to the skin. Mohair is known for itslustreandisoftenusedinclothing,shawls,and�ineyarn.

AngoraWool:Angorawool ismadeof anAngorarabbit hair. Its main quality is its �luffy surfacetextureanditssofttouch.Itisexpensive,asitcomesfrom a speci�ic breed of rabbit. To improve fabricstabilityAngoraisoftenblendedwithNylon.Angorarabbits and theirdwarf relative the Jersey,Woollyare raised for theirwool. Angora is used tomakesweaters,glovesandscarves,JerseyWoolliesareadwarfvarietyofangorarabbitwithslightlyshorterfur, making them somewhat easier to care for.Becauseofthedelicatenatureofangorawool it issometimescombinedwithsheep'swooltomakeitmoredurable.

MerinoWool: MerinoWoolistakenfromaMerinoSheepandhas�ine,softappearanceofthefabric.Itisquiteexpensive.Thedistinctionfromothertypesofwoolisitsresistancetopilling

Sheep can be categorised into three major typeswhen it comes to wool production: Fine Wool,Medium&CoarseWool.Finewool sheepproducethesmallestmicronofwoolandincludetheMerino.Thiswooliscommonlyusedinclothingproduction.



M e d i u m w o o l b r e e d s i n c l u d e t h eTaraghee,Suffolk and Cheviot. Coarse WoolbreedsaretheLincolnandRommey.Thecoarserwoolisoftenusedinmakingwoolyarnusedbyhand-knitters.

AlpacaWool:ismadefromthehairofPeruvianalpacas,butitalsocancomefromsimilar�ibresofmohair.Alpaca�leeceis lustrous,silky,softandtherefore luxurious natural �ibre. It is warmerthanusualwool,notpricklyandbearsnolanolin,andtherefore,hypoallergenic.

LlammasWool:TheLammagenusofanimals,allof whom originate in South America, includesllamas,alpacas,vicunasandguanacos.Ofthese,alpacas are the most common for � ibreproduction.Llamasaregenerallyclippedonceayearandproducecoarsewoolthatincludesstiffguardhairs.Whentheguardhairsareleftinthewoolisusedforropesandrugs,whenremovedfromwoolcanbeusedforyarn.The�ineralpaca

Goats

Llamma

Merino

Alpacca

Camel

Mohair

Angora

MuskOxenAngora

wooldoesnotcontainguardhairsandisusedtospin�ineyarns.

MuskOxenThemuskoxproducesasoftinnerwoolcallqiviut.The musk ox is found in far northern climatesincluding Canada, Greenland and Alaska. Qiviut iswarmerthansheep'swoolandassoftasCashmere.Itisusedtomakescarves,hats,glovesandother�inetextiles.

CamelsCamels,nativetoNorthAfrica,theMiddleEastandCentral Asia, are less well known for their wool.Camel hair is most commonly produced in InnerMongolia and other areas in China. The wool ofcamels is used to produce many �ine textilesincludingscarves,glovesandjackets.TheMongolianpeopleuse camehair tomake theirhomes, calledyurts,aswellascinecarpets.


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Cabinetapproves"SchemeforCapacityBuildinginTextilesSector(SCBTS)"fortheperiodfrom2017-18to2019-20

TheCabinetCommitteeonEconomicAffairs,chairedbythe Prime Minister ShriNarendraModi has given itsapproval foranewskilldevelopmentschemecoveringthe entire value chain of the textile sector excludingSpinning&WeavinginorganizedSector,titled"Schemefor Capacity Building in Textile Sector (SCBTS)" from2017-18to2019-20withanoutlayofRs.1300crore.TheschemewillhaveNationalSkillQuali�icationFramework(NSQF)complianttrainingcourseswithfundingnormsaspertheCommonNormsnoti�iedbyMinistryofSkillDevelopmentandEntrepreneurship(MSDE).

The objectives of the scheme are to provide demanddriven, placement oriented skilling programme toincentivizetheeffortsoftheindustryincreatingjobsinthe organized textile and related sectors; to promoteskillingandskillup-gradationinthetraditionalsectorsthrough respective Sectoral Divisions/organizations ofMinistry of Textiles; and to provide livelihood to allsectionsofthesocietyacrossthecountry.

The skilling programmes would be implementedthrough:

Textile Industry /Units in order to meet the in-houserequirementofmanpower;

Ÿ Reputed training institutions relevant to textilesector having placement tie-ups with textileindustry/units;and

Ÿ Institutions of Ministry of Textiles /StateGovernments having placement tie-ups withtextileindustry/units.

Theschemewillbroadlyadoptthefollowingstrategy:

(a)Jobrolewiseskillingtargetswillbebasedonskillgapidenti�iedforvariouslevelsi.e.Entrylevelcourses,Up-skilling/ Re-skilling (supervisor, managerial training,advanced courses for adapting technology etc.),RecognitionofPriorLearning(RPL),TrainingofTrainers,EntrepreneurshipDevelopment.

(b) SegmentWise/ Job rolewise requirementof skillneedswillbeassessedfromtimetotimeinconsultationwiththeindustry.

(c) Web-basedmonitoringwillbeadoptedforsteeringeveryaspectofimplementationoftheprogramme.

(d)Skillingrequirementinthetraditionalsectorssuchashandlooms,handicrafts,jute,silketc.willbeconsideredas special projects through respective SectoralDivisions/organizations. Skill upgradation will besupported further for entrepreneurial developmentthroughprovisionofMUDRAloans.

(e) With a view to make outcomes measurable,successfultraineeswillbeassessedandcerti�iedbyanaccreditedAssessmentAgency.

(f)Atleast70%ofthecerti�iedtraineesaretobeplacedinthewageemployment.PostPlacementtrackingwillbemandatoryunderthescheme.

(g) Acknowledgingthehighlevelsofemploymentofwomeninthesectorposttraining,allpartnerinstitutionswillberequiredtocomplywiththeguidelinesregardingInternalComplaintsCommitteetobeconstitutedunderthe Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace(Prevention, Prohibition &Redressal) Act, 2013 tobecomeeligibleforfundingunderthescheme.

The schemewill be implemented for the bene�it of allsectionsofthesocietyacrossthecountryincludingrural,remote,LWEaffected,NorthEast,J&Kbyimpartingskillsin the identi�ied job roles. Preferencewill be given tovarioussocialgroups,SC,ST,differentlyabled,minoritiesandothervulnerablegroups.Underpreviousschemeofskill development implemented by the Ministry ofTextilesintheXIIPlanperiod,morethan10lakhpeoplehavebeentrainedofwhichmorethan70%werewomen.Consideringthattheapparelindustry,amajorsegmenttobecoveredunderthescheme,employsmajorlywomen(about70%),thetrendislikelytobecontinuedinthenewscheme.

10lakhpeopleareexpectedtobeskilledandcerti�iedinvarioussegmentsofTextileSectorthroughthescheme,outofwhich1lakhwillbeintraditionalsectors.

Background:

The Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) wasintroducedbyMinistryofTextilesasapilotschemeinthelasttwoyearsofXIFiveYearPlanwithanoutlayofRs.272crore, including Rs. 229 crore as Governmentcontribution with a physical target to train 2.56 lakhpersons.Theschemewasscaledupasmainphaseduring


the12thFYPwithanallocationofRs.1,900croretotrain15lakhpersons.ISDSaddressesthecriticalgapof skilled manpower in textile industry throughindustry-oriented training programmes. It isimplemented through three components wheremajor thrust is given to PPPmodewhere a forgedpartnershiphasbeendevelopedwiththeindustryinestablishing a demand driven skilling ecosystem.Underthescheme,sofaratotalof10.84lakhpeoplehavebeenprovidedskilling,outofwhich10.12lakhhavebeenassessedand8.05lakhhavebeenplaced.The scheme has been largely aligned with thecommonnormsofMinistryof SkillDevelopment&Entrepreneurship.

Theschemewillbroadlyadoptthefollowingstrategy:

(a)Jobrolewiseskillingtargetswillbebasedonskillgap identi�ied for various levels i.e. Entry levelcourses, Up-skilling/ Re-skilling (supervisor,managerial training, advanced courses for adaptingtechnologyetc.),RecognitionofPriorLearning(RPL),TrainingofTrainers,EntrepreneurshipDevelopment.

(b)SegmentWise/Jobrolewiserequirementofskillneeds will be assessed from time to time inconsultationwiththeindustry.

(c) Web-based monitoring will be adopted forsteering every aspect of implementation of theprogramme.

(d) Skilling requirement in the traditional sectorssuchashandlooms,handicrafts,jute,silketc.willbeconsidered as special projects through respectiveSectoral Divisions/organizations. Skill upgradationwill be supported further for entrepreneurialdevelopmentthroughprovisionofMUDRAloans.

(e) With a view to make outcomes measurable,successfultraineeswillbeassessedandcerti�iedbyanaccreditedAssessmentAgency.

(f) Atleast70%of thecerti�ied traineesare tobeplaced in the wage employment. Post Placementtrackingwillbemandatoryunderthescheme.

(g)Acknowledgingthehighlevelsofemploymentofwomen in the sector post training, all partnerinstitutions will be required to comply with theguidelinesregardingInternalComplaintsCommittee

to be constituted under the Sexual Harassment ofWomen at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition&Redressal)Act,2013tobecomeeligibleforfundingunderthescheme.

Theschemewillbeimplementedforthebene�itofallsectionsof thesocietyacross thecountry includingrural, remote, LWE affected, North East, J&K byimpartingskillsintheidenti�iedjobroles.Preferencewill be given to various social groups, SC, ST,differently abled, minorities and other vulnerablegroups.UnderpreviousschemeofskilldevelopmentimplementedbytheMinistryofTextilesintheXIIPlanperiod,morethan10lakhpeoplehavebeentrainedofwhichmorethan70%werewomen.Consideringthattheapparelindustry,amajorsegmenttobecoveredunder the scheme, employsmajorlywomen (about70%),thetrendislikelytobecontinuedinthenewscheme.

10lakhpeopleareexpectedtobeskilledandcerti�iedin various segments of Textile Sector through thescheme, out of which 1 lakh will be in traditionalsectors.

Background:

TheIntegratedSkillDevelopmentScheme(ISDS)wasintroducedbyMinistryofTextilesasapilotschemeinthelasttwoyearsofXIFiveYearPlanwithanoutlayofRs.272crore,includingRs.229croreasGovernmentcontributionwithaphysicaltargettotrain2.56lakhpersons. The schemewas scaled up asmain phaseduringthe12thFYPwithanallocationofRs.1,900crore to train 15 lakh persons. ISDS addresses thecritical gap of skilledmanpower in textile industrythroughindustry-orientedtrainingprogrammes.Itisimplemented through three components wheremajor thrust is given to PPPmodewhere a forgedpartnershiphasbeendevelopedwiththeindustryinestablishing a demand driven skilling ecosystem.Underthescheme,sofaratotalof10.84lakhpeoplehavebeenprovidedskilling,outofwhich10.12lakhhavebeenassessedand8.05lakhhavebeenplaced.The scheme has been largely aligned with thecommonnormsofMinistry of SkillDevelopment&Entrepreneurship.



1 Startingbusiness 155 156

2 ConstructionPermits 185 181

3 GettingElectricity 26 29

4 RegisteringProperty 138 154

5 GettingCredit 44 29

6 MinorityInvest 13 4

Sr.No. ParametersRanks( 2016)

Ranks(2017)

EASEOFDOINGBUSINESS-2018RANKINGS:Indiaranks100thamong190countries

INTRODUCTIONIndiahasemergedasoneofthebiggestwinnersintheWorldBank'slatestDoingBusinessrankings.Forthe�irsttimeever,Indiahascrossedathresholdbyjumping 30 spots to reach the 100th rank in thelatestEaseofDoingBusiness (EODB)WorldBankreport 2018 (announced on 31st October 2017).EaseofdoingbusinessinIndiahasalwaysbeenakeyfocusoftheGovernment.PASTRECORDSIndia was hovering around 130-140 for the lastseveralyearsofthe189countries.In2015,India'srankwas142.Then thenext twoyears, the rankswere 131 and 130. In the last 3 years, thegovernment has been making efforts to simplifyprocedures which led to improvements in manyareas.

PARAMETERSFOREODBTheDoingBusiness(DB)Reportisanassessmentof190economiesandcovers10indicatorswhichspanthe lifecycle of a business. India has improved itsrankin4outof10indicatorsandhasmovedclosertointernational best practices (Distance to Frontierscore). Improvements were recorded in thefollowing parameters, which included starting abusiness, getting electricity, registering propertyand trading across borders. The other criteria forjudging performance are giving out constructionpermits, getting credit, protecting minorityinvestors, paying taxes, enforcing contracts andresolvinginsolvency.

Thetablebelowprovidesacomparisonofranksoftheparametersfortheyear2016and2017.

RankChartoftheparametersfortheyear2017

ROLE OF THE GOVERNMENT, STATES ANDSTAKEHOLDERSINEODBTo achieve its improvement in the EODB, theGovernmentpromotedanewmodelofhand-holdingwithStates,whereastatewithahigherrankofEODBpartnered with one that is ranked lower. TheGovernmentalsoundertookanextensiveexerciseofstakeholder consultations, identi�ication of userneeds,governmentprocessre-engineeringtomatchGovernment rules and procedures with userexpectationsandstreamlinedthemtocreateamoreconducive business environment. This newlycreated system,with innovation efforts, improvedtheoverallenvironmenttopushIndiatoahighrank.

MAJORACHIEVEMENTSBYINDIAINTHEWORLDBANK'S METHODOLOGY IN THE DOINGBUSINESSREPORT

Resolving Insolvency (India's Rank improvedfrom136to103)Ÿ DistancetoFrontier(DTF)scoreimprovedfrom

32.75to40.75

7 PayingTaxes 172 119

8 TradingBorders 143 146

9 EnforcingContracts 172 164

10 Insolvency 136 103

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29

154

294

119148 154

103

Ranks

Ranks


Ÿ Strength of insolvency framework indexincreasedfrom6to8.5

Ÿ Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code created foref�icienthandlingof restructuring& insolvencyproceedings

Ÿ Professional institutes set up for handlingrestructuring&insolvencyproceedings

PayingTaxes(India'sRankimprovedfrom172to119)Ÿ DistancetoFrontier(DTF)scoreimprovedfrom

46.58to66.06.Ÿ Paymentsreducedfrom25to13inayear.Ÿ Timereducedfrom241to214hours,Ÿ Totaltaxratereducedfrom60.6%to55.3%(%of

pro�it)Ÿ Post-�ilingindeximprovedfrom4.3to49.31Ÿ Enabled electronic registration, return &

paymentofESI&EPFcontributions.

GettingCredit(India'sRankimprovedfrom44to29)Ÿ DistancetoFrontier(DTF)scoreimprovedfrom

65to75Ÿ Strengthoflegalrightsindeximprovedfrom6to

8Ÿ Creditbureaucoverageincreasedfrom21.4%to

43.5%(%ofadults)Ÿ Increased coverage of security interest

registrationunderSARFAESIActŸ Secured creditors prioritized over Government

duesforpurposesofrecovery.

Enforcing Contracts (India's Rank improvedfrom172to164)Ÿ DistancetoFrontier(DTF)scoreimprovedfrom

35.19to40.76Ÿ Costreducedfrom39.6%to31%(%ofclaim)Ÿ Qualityofjudicialprocessindeximprovedfrom9

to10.3Ÿ DedicatedcommercialcourtsestablishedŸ NationalJudicialDataGrid(NJDG)tomonitorand

managecourtcases.

Protecting Minority Investors (India's Rankimprovedfrom13to4)Ÿ DistancetoFrontier(DTF)scoreimprovedfrom

73.33to80Ÿ Strength of minority investor protection index

increasedfrom7.3to8Ÿ Extent of con�lict of interest regulation index

increasedfrom6.7to7.3Ÿ Extent of shareholder governance index

increasedfrom8to8.7Ÿ Greater transparency requirements for

interestedpartiestransactionsŸ Greater shareholder protection through action

againstdirectors&claimsfordamages.

Construction Permits (India's Rank improvedfrom185to181)Ÿ DistancetoFrontier(DTF)scoreimprovedfrom

32.83to38.80Ÿ Procedures to obtain construction permits

reducedfrom35.1to30.1Ÿ Timereducedfrom190.0to143.9daysŸ Costreducedfrom25.9percentto23.2percent

ofwarehousevalue.

HOWDIDINDIAACHIEVETHERANK?TheWorld Bank has released a Fact Sheet on thesubstantive changes India implemented during2016-17toimproveEaseofDoingBusiness.ThefactSheetoftheWorldBankrankingsystemisbasedonsamplesinjusttwoIndiancities-MumbaiandDelhi.The report enlists what India did right as far asreform moves are concerned to improve Ease ofDoingBusiness-

StartingaBusinessŸ Indiamadestartingabusinessfasterbymerging

the applications for the Permanent AccountNumber (PAN) and the Tax Account Number(TAN)

Ÿ Byimprovingtheonlineapplicationsystem.Ÿ Mumbaialsomadestartingabusinessfasterby

mergingtheapplicationsforvalueaddedtaxandtheProfessionTax(PT).

DealingwithconstructionpermitsIndiareducedthenumberofproceduresandtimerequ ired to obta in a bu i ld ing permi t byimplementinganonlinesystemthathasstreamlinedthe process at theMunicipality of NewDelhi andMunicipalityofGreaterMumbai.

GettingcreditŸ Indiastrengthenedaccesstocreditbyamending


therulesonpriorityofsecuredcreditorsoutsidereorganizationproceedingandbyadoptinganewlawoninsolvencythatprovidesatimelimit.

Ÿ Cleargroundsforrelieftotheautomaticstayforsecured creditors during reorganizationprocedures.

ProtectingminorityinvestorsProtec t ions for minor i ty inves tors werestrengthenedbyincreasingtheremediesavailableincasesofprejudicialtransactionsbetweeninterestedparties.

PayingtaxesŸ Paying taxes was made easier by requiring

paymentstotheEmployeesProvidentFundtobemadeelectronically.

Ÿ Introducingadministrativemeasuresthatmakeiteasier to comply with corporate income taxregulations.

TradingacrossbordersŸ Reducingthetimetakentocomplywithimport

regulations at NhavaSheva port made it muchquickertotradeacrossborders.

Ÿ Elimination ofmerchant overtime fees and theincreaseduseofelectronicandmobileplatforms

reduced the time taken to comply with bothexportandimportregulations.

EnforcingcontractsŸ Introduction of the National Judicial Data Grid

made it possible to generate casemanagementreportsonlocalcourts,therebymakingiteasiertoenforcecontracts.

ResolvinginsolvencyŸ Resolving insolvency was made easier by

adoptinganewinsolvencyandbankruptcycodethat introduced a reorganization procedure forcorporatedebtors.

Ÿ Facilitatedcontinuationofthedebtor'sbusinessduringinsolvencyproceedings.

CONCLUSIONAccording to the DB Report 2018, India is a topimprover.IndiaistheonlycountryinSouthAsiaandBRICSeconomiestofeatureamongmostimprovedeconomies of the DB Report this year. The realreason behind 30 ranks move up is not just thecentrebutstatestoohavecreatedthereforms.

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WHYWOOL?FIBREMISCONCEPTION

AllAboutWoolSincebeforerecordedhistory,mankindhasclothedhimselfinwool.Primitivemandiscoveredthatthewoolly skins of wild sheep could be made into aversatile durable material which providedprotectionfromcold,wind,rainandheatalike.OverthousandsofyearsInnovationandTechnologyhavekept Wool at the forefront of clothing fabrics,developing cloths which are soft, luxurious andbeautiful.TothisdaythebasicqualitiesofWoolareunsurpassed by any other �ibre, natural ormanmade.

NATURALWoolisaprotein�ibreformedintheskinofsheep,andisthusonehundredpercentnatural,notman-made.SincetheStoneAge,ithasbeenappreciatedasone of the most effective forms of all-weatherprotection known to man, and science is yet toproducea�ibrewhichmatchesitsuniqueproperties.

RENEWABLEAslongasthereisgrasstograzeon,everyyearsheepwillproduceanew�leece;makingwoolarenewable�ibre source. Woolgrowers actively work tosafeguardtheenvironmentandimproveef�iciency,endeavouringtomakethewoolindustrysustainableforfuturegenerations.

BIODEGRADABLEAttheendofitsusefullife,woolcanbereturnedtothe soil, where it decomposes, releasing valuablenutrientsintotheground.Whenanaturalwool�ibreisdisposedof in soil, it takesaveryshort time tobreakdown,whereasmostsyntheticsareextremelyslowtodegrade.

NATURALINSULATORWoolisahygroscopic�ibre.Asthehumidityofthesurroundingairrisesandfalls,the�ibreabsorbsandreleases water vapour. Heat is generated andretainedduringtheabsorptionphase,whichmakeswool a natural insulator. Used in the home, woolinsulationhelpstoreduceenergycostsandpreventsthelossofenergytotheexternalenvironment,thusreducingcarbonemissions.

BREATHABLEWool �ibresare crimped,andwhen tightlypackedtogether, formmillions of tiny pockets of air. Thisunique structure allows it to absorb and releasemoisture—eitherintheatmosphereorperspirationfrom the wearer—without compromising itsthermal ef�iciency. Wool has a large capacity toabsorbmoisturevapour(upto30percentofitsownweight) next to the skin, making it extremelybreathable.

RESILIENT&ELASTICWool �ibres resist tearing and are able to be bentback on themselves over 20,000 times withoutbreaking.Duetoitscrimpedstructure,woolisalsonaturally elastic, and so wool garments have theability tostretchcomfortablywith thewearer,butarethenabletoreturntotheirnaturalshape,makingthem resistant to wrinkling and sagging. Wooltherefore maintains its appearance in the longerterm,addingvalue to theproductand its lifespan.Woolisalsohydrophillic—itishighlyabsorbent,andretainsliquids—andsodyesrichlywhileremainingcolourfast,withouttheuseofchemicals.


MULTI-CLIMATIC/TRANS-SEASONALThankstoitshygroscopicabilities,woolconstantlyreactstochangesinbodytemperature,maintainingits wearer's thermophysical comfort in both coldandwarmweather.

EASYCARETheprotectivewaxycoatingonwool �ibresmakeswool products resistant to staining and they alsopick up less dust as wool is naturally anti-static.Recentinnovationsmeanwoolitemsarenolongerhand-wash only.Manywool products can now bemachine-washedandtumbledried.

ODOURRESISTANTWool is far more ef�icient than other textiles atabsorbingsweatandreleasingitintotheair,beforebacteria has a chance to develop and produceunpleasantbodyodour.

ASAFESOLUTIONWool is naturally safe. It is not known to causeallergies and does not promote the growth ofbacteria. It can even reduce �loating dust in the

atmosphere, as the �ibre's microscopic scales areable to trap and hold dust in the top layers untilvacuumed away. Thanks to its high water andnitrogencontent,woolisnaturally�lame-retardant,andhasa farhigher ignition threshold thanmanyother �ibres, will not melt and stick to the skincausingburns,andproduceslessnoxiousfumesthatcausedeathin�iresituations.Finally,woolalsohasanaturallyhighlevelofUVprotection,whichismuchhigherthanmostsyntheticsandcotton.

WOOLWEARINGBENEFITS

Ÿ reactstoyourbodytemperature,keepingyouŸ warminwinterbutcoolinsummerŸ holdsitsshapeandislonglastingŸ stronganddurable, awool �ibrecanbebent

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naturallybreathableŸ easilydyestogiveawealthofcolouranddesign

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TheEuropeanapparelmarket isnotgrowingverymuch, but there are many different kinds ofsupplierscompetingonit.Atthelowend,marginsareminimalandcompetitionisatits�iercest.Asasupplier fromadevelopingcountry,youmayhavemore success targeting the upper segments withhigh-quality, innovativenicheproducts, backedbystrong marketing techniques. Building goodrelationshipswithbuyersisalsokeyhere.Flexibility,speedandspecialisedknowledgeandservicesarecompetitiveadvantages.

1. Market entry: which opportunities andbarrierswillyouface?The European market is dif�icult to enterTheEuropeanmarketisoneoftheworld'smostdif�icultapparelmarketstoenter.EuropehasverystrictlegalrequirementsandEuropeanbusinesseshavemanynon-legalrequirementsyoumustmeetaswell.For example, the demands regarding logistics andsupplychainmanagementinEuropearebecomingincreasinglystrict.This isbecause inrecentyears,time-to-market and transparency have becomemoreimportanttobuyers.Asasupplier,youhavetokeepupwiththesedemands,becauseyouareapartofthesamesupplychain.

Itisgettingeasierforbuyerstoswitchsuppliers

On the other hand,market entry is getting easier.With largenumbers of suppliers offeringmoreorlessthesameintermsofspeed,price,�lexibilityandquality,itisgettingeasierandcheaperforbuyerstoswitchfromonesuppliertoanother.Thisprovidesopportunitiesfornewsupplierstoenterthemarket.There aremore factors creating opportunities foryoutoentertheEuropeanmarket,suchas:Ÿ The rise of online distributionmethods – web

shops, trade platforms and shop-in-shopconcepts–createsnewopportunitiesforbuyerstotryoutnewsuppliers;

After several years of economic recession, theEuropeanapparelmarketisexpectedtoimproveinthecomingyears;Ÿ The rising cost of labour and materials in

importantproducingcountries,notablyChina,isleading European buyers to look for newsuppliersinothercountries.

Lesser known sourcing countries are gaininginterest

Many buyers will look for new suppliers inestablishedsuppliercountries,suchasBangladesh,Cambodia andVietnam.However,more andmoreEuropeanbuyersareinterestedinrelocatingtonewand less expensive regions. This opens up newopportunities forsuppliers incountrieswheretheapparel industry is stil l emerging. This isparticularlytrueforcountrieswithlowlabourcostsandcloseproximitytoEurope,forexample,Ethiopia,Tanzania,KenyaandotherSub-Saharancountries.

As a new entrant, you may bene�it from theGeneralisedSchemeofPreferences(GSP)Althoughmuchapparelwillcontinuetobesourcedin Asia, European buyers are widening theirhorizons with regard to alternative sourcingdestinations. In some countries, businesses thatexport theirgoods toEuropecanbene�it fromtheEuropean Union's General ised Scheme ofPreferences(GSP).Effectivesince2014,thisschemeallowsdevelopingcountriestopaylessornodutiesonexportstoEurope.ItgivesyouaccesstoEuropeanmarkets,contributingtotheireconomicgrowth.

The GSP has caused some shifts in global supplychains. Countries that did not have to pay importtariffsinEuropeinthepast–suchasChina,MoroccoandTunisia–nolongerhavethatadvantageunderthenewscheme.Thishasimprovedthecompetitiveposition of countries still bene�iting from GSParrangements, such as Cambodia, Bangladesh andPakistan.

Tips:

Ÿ IfyourcountryenjoysfreetradeundertheGSP,makesureyoucommunicatethiswithpotentialbuyers,asitmeansyoucanofferverycompetitiveprices.

What competition will you face on the European apparel market?


Ÿ The GSP is scheduled for review after 31December, 2016. Keep up with the EuropeanUnion'sonlineGSPupdates,asanychangesmayhave a signi�icant impact on your competitiveposition.

Ÿ Always keep in touch with European marketaccessrequirements.Foradditionalinformationaboutrequirementsthatapplytoapparel,seeourstudyonbuyerrequirements.

Ÿ SeeourstudyontrendsontheEuropeanapparelmarkettokeepupwithtoday'smarket.

Ÿ Sellingtosmaller, independent(multiormono-brand)specialtyshopsisagoodoption.Focusonquality and set yourself apart by usingexceptionalstyledetailing,fabricsanddesign.Forseveralexamples,seeourstudiesaboutspeci�icapparel segments , such as sportswear,sustainable apparel and Cradle-2-Cradle &consciousdesign.

Ÿ IfyouarenewtotheEuropeanmarket,visittradefairs and conferences �irst to make businesscontacts.Seeourstudiesaboutspeci�icapparelsegments,suchasdenimorchildren'swear, formore information about segment-speci�ic tradefairs.

2. Product competition: which products cancompetewithyoursassubstitutes?

Someconsumerscandecidemoreeasilythanothersto refrain from buying a certain apparel productbecause they want some other (non-apparel)productinstead.Thisisknownassubstitution.Thelevel of substitution in speci�ic market segmentsdependslargelyondemographicfactors,suchasage,income,genderandeducation.

Forexample,youngconsumerswithmediumtohighlevels of education may easily buy high-quality,sustainableproductsattheexpenseofconventionalapparel.Inthehigh-endmarket,apparelisaluxuryitem that can be substituted by gadgets, such assmartphones,tabletsorotherluxuryitems.

Avoidbeingsubstitutedbyknowingyoursegment

Asasupplieryoumustknowwhichsegmentyouaretargetingandwhatmatterstothatgroup.Thiswillhelpyouavoidbeingsubstitutedandmakeyoumore

competitive. It will also create new crossoveropportunities. For example, you might offergarments with integrated gadgets and wearabletechnology.

Tips:

Ÿ Ifyourproductiseasytosubstitute,youneedtolook for ways of adding value. Competitors –whetherapparelornon-apparel–willhaveahardtimereplacingvalue-addedproducts.

Ÿ Sustainabilityisagoodwaytoavoidsubstitution.Ifyoucanusenew,sustainable�ibregarmentsorinnovative,man-made�ibresandfabrics,youwillenjoy an advantage over competitors in theindustry.

Ÿ Stay up-to-date with new techniques (forinstance, dyeing processes) and form allianceswithfabricmakerswhooftenvisittradefairsinEuropeandwhohavestate-of-the-artmaterials.Thisanotherofkeepingyourproductfrombeingdismissedbybuyers.

Ÿ Stayup-to-datewiththelatesttrendsinEuropeinterms of fabrics, colours, style details andaccessories by following fashion websites andblogsorvisitingfashionandfabrictradefairsinEurope.Formoreinformation,seeourstudyontrendsontheEuropeanapparelmarket.

3.Companycompetition:what isyourpositionandnegotiatingpowerinthesupplychain?

With a good offer, it is easier to compete in themiddleandhighersegmentsthanatthelow-end

Competition is �ierce in the apparel industry. It isusually worst in segments offering 'much of thesame',orundifferentiatedproducts.Thesesegmentsaredominatedby large supplierswho candeliverlargequantitiesat(�ixed)lowprices.

As a small or medium-sized enterprise in adevelopingcountry,youmaynotbeabletocompetewiththeselargeplayersatthelow-end.Themiddleandhighersegmentsoffermoreroomforproductdifferentiation and value addition. Consumers inthese segments focus less on price and more onaspectslikequality,designorsustainability.



Tips:

Ÿ Nichemarkets,orhighermarketsegments,offerbettermarginsandlesscompetitionthanthelow-endmassmarket.Ifyouhaveauniqueproduct,orsome other distinguishing feature – such asexcellent craftsmanship, ethnic designs orsustainability–thehighersegmentsareagoodtarget.Ifyoubelieveyoucangrowasalow-cost,high-volume supplier, the low-end is probablymoresuitable.

Ÿ Ifyou�indanicheareawithgrowthpotentialandfewercompetitors,realisethatyoucannotreachthatnicheovernight.Itisagradualprocessthatrequiressigni�icantexperienceontheEuropeanmarket.

Ÿ Ineverysegmentbuyersareunderpressurewithregards to margins and looking for cheaperalternatives.Tapintothatneed.Atthesametime,youwillneverbethecheapestforverylong,sodon'ttryandcompeteonlywithbasicstyles,butfocus on features that add value to the buyer'scollection.Eventually,reliabilityandgoodresultswill lead to orders over and above your basiccollection.

Competition fromwithinEurope is a potentialthreat

Some European manufacturers are beginning tocompetewithsuppliersfromdevelopingcountries.They have built up competitive advantages,including higher �lexibility, shorter lead times,quality and design, higher productivity andinnovation.Asa consequence,productionofhigh-end, ultra-fashionable clothing is more and morelikelytoremaininEurope–Turkey,Portugal,Spain,Italy–orEastEurope.

ThegrowthofcompetitionfrominsideEuropehasseveraldriving factors, suchas aneed for shorterlead times and more control over design andproductioninsomehighersegments.Particularlyinsegments that relyon fast fashionorhighquality,thisdevelopmentisathreattoyouasasupplierfromadevelopingcountry.Forexample,alotofhigh-end(leather) fashion is being relocated from thedevelopingworldtoPortugal.

Tips:

Ÿ To strengthen your competitive position, buildrelationships with buyers. You can do this byofferingextraservicesand/orcompetitiveprices.Think of pre-production services, sourcing,collectionproposals,forwardingadvantagesandcapacitybookings.

Ÿ Distinguish your products from those of yourcompetitorsbyinnovatingorimprovingfeatures.

Ÿ Compete with European suppliers by helpingbuyersreducetheirtimetomarket.Forexample,workwiththemtoexchangedatamoreef�icientlyand to speed up decision processes in theorganisationofyoursupplychain.Reducingtimetomarketcanincreasethelikelihoodofagood,pro�itableresale.

Ÿ If you have a mid-sized operation, you cancooperate with buyers and other supply chainpartners in design, production and logistics toreduce lead t imes and strengthen yourcompetitiveposition.

Ÿ Another approach is to avoid fast fashion andfocusonslower,morelabour-intensiveproductsfor niche segments. For example: sustainableproducts, unique designs, ethnic craftsmanshipetc.

Ÿ Formoreinformationonthetrendtowardsmorespeedandhowtorespondtoit,seeourstudyontrendsontheEuropeanapparelmarket.

4.Mostofthebuyingpowerinthesupplychainlieswithlargeretailers

Themost powerful players in the apparel supplychaintoEuropearelargecorporations,suchasThemostpowerfulplayersintheapparelsupplychaintoE u r o p e a r e l a r g e c o r p o r a t i o n s , s u c hasInditex,H&MandPrimark. The consolidationeffortsoftheseretailersareputtingalotofpressureonsmallerplayers.

Ifyouhaveastrongoffer,negotiatingwithsmaller,independentbuyersiseasier

Asanexporterfromadevelopingcountry,youwillbe up against signi�icant buyer power if you do


businesswith these large retailers or departmentstores. Negotiationswill be easier if you focus onsmaller, independent specialty shops that mainlyserve the upper-middle income segment. In thissegment,buyersarelessprice-sensitive;theirmaingoalisto�indspecialgarmentswithgooddesigns,madefromqualityfabrics.Formanysuppliers,thismeans moving out of the low-end segments tomiddleandhighermarketsegments.

Useinnovativeorscarcematerialstotradeup

Therearedifferentwaysforyoutotradeup,ortodevelopmoresellingpowerasasupplier.Oneistoworkwithlesscommonmaterials.Forexample,in-demand, scarce materials like organic cotton,bamboo, �lax and hemp, or bio-based materials.Moreinnovativematerialsandhigherquality–andadeeperunderstandingofquality–willalsogiveyoumorepower.

You need to have experience on the Europeanmarketinordertodealwithniche-marketplayers.Theyoftenhavehigherdemandsintermsofproductquality and design. You also need a goodunderstandingof theirmarket,as theircustomersaremoredemandingthanthoseoftheretailgiants.

Tips:

Ÿ When focusing on a speci�ic market segment,such as the upper-middle income segment,consider distributing your products throughalternative channels, such asweb shops, socialmedia,homepartiesandpop-upshops.Formoreinformation see our study on channels andsegmentsinEuropeanapparel.

Ÿ Make your communications and serviceprogrammestandoutandpromoteyourproductin a unique manner. For example, tell a storyabouthowthegarmentgotmade,andwhomadei t ; focus on the sustainable and socia lresponsibility aspects. These are good ways ofadding value and reaching higher marketsegments.

Ÿ Look for original, affordablematerials that cancompetewithmainstreammaterialsintermsof

look and feel, durability and so on. If a buyernormally purchases cotton, he will alwayscompare the quality and price of alternativematerials with cotton. Make sure to look for avariation that ismoreattractive, butultimatelycheaperforyourbuyer.

Ÿ Herearesomeothergoodsellingpointsthatwillincrease your power and your margins: youreffortsfortheenvironment;theuseoforganicorbiological materials; use of fewer chemicals;technical additions, such as Gore-Tex; use ofrecycledmaterials.

Ÿ Withthegrowingimportanceoftransparencyinthe supply chain, it is becoming even moreimportantforyoutoknowtheoriginsofyourrawmaterials and the conditionsunderwhich theyareproduced.Mapoutyoursupplychain,identifyandmitigate risks, and invest only in supplierswithambitionsthatmatchyourown.

5.Companycompetition:whatisyourpositioninthemarketandwhoareyourrivals?

Somesupplier countriesaremore competitivethanothers

Whenabuyer starts looking foranewcountry tostart production in, they will use several searchcriteria. Does the country have a low minimumwage?Lowornoimportduties(GSP)?Atraditioninp roduc i n g appa re l ?Ac c e s s t o g ood rawmaterials?Safetyandpoliticalstability?Themoreofthesecriteriayourcountrymeets,thestrongeryourcompetitiveposition.

Factors that make your company more or lesscompetitivethanothers

In addition to your country's competitiveness, abuyerwillalsolookatthecompetitivenessofyourcompany. Hewill be especially interested in yourspeed, price, labour costs, �lexibility regardingvolumes and design, MOQ (minimum orderquantity),abilitytoofferdifferentqualitylevels,tomixqualitiesinoneproductortoproduceseveralcategories of products (knits, t-shirts, woventextiles, trousers, tops, etc.) and your degree ofspecialisation.



Tips:

Ÿ Look at the criteria above to assess thecompetitive position of your country. Incommunicating with potential buyers ,emphasise the strong points your countryoffers.

Ÿ Fordetailsonthetradepositionofyourcountryin relation to Europe, check the EuropeanUnion'swebsiteonthe GeneralisedSchemeofPreferences(GSP).

Ÿ Look at and use the company criteria in thesameway. Be aware of yourweaknesses, butalways focus on strengths in communicating:theyareyoursellingpoints.

Ÿ Be aware that you have to 'se l l ' yourorganisationbeforeyoucansellanyproducts.Thismeansconvincingabuyerwithargumentssuch as your country, your factory, yourcorporate soc ia l responsib i l i ty (CSR)performance, or, for example, your verticalsetup (a company with a vertical setup is anorganisationinwhicheachfactoryinvolvedintheproductionprocess–fromyarntofabricto�inalproduct–belongstothatcompany).

6 . B e i n g c omp e t i t i v e i s o n e t h i n g ,communicatingitisanother

Itisonethingtoknowallaboutyourcompetitive

strengths and weaknesses – and those of otherplayersonyourmarket.But it isanother thing tocommunicate your competit ive strengthseffectively. On European markets, this ability tocommunicateyourcompetitivenessisasimportantasthecompetitivestrengthitself.

Tips:

Ÿ When you start communicating about doingbusiness with a buyer, make sure that in yourintroduction you highlight the distinguishingfeaturesof your countryandyour company, asdiscussedabove.Ifthesemeettheclient'swishes,thenameetingwillfollowtodiscussproductandprice.

Ÿ Buildinggood relationshipswithbuyers is key.This means that how you communicate is asimportant as what you communicate. Forexample,standoutfromcompetitorsbyalwaysansweringquestionsquickly (within24hours)andcorrectly.Clearandef�icientcommunicationthatradiatesasenseofcon�idencecanbedecisiveinbringinginnewbusiness–andkeepingit.

Ÿ Your �irst contact with a prospective buyer isvital.LookforgoodexamplesonlineofEuropeanbusinessintroductionletters.

Courtesy:TheCBI,Netherlands.

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The European appare l marke t i s h i gh lysophisticated,fastandverysegmented.Thismeansthatrandomlyapproachingthemarketasagarmentmanufacturerfromadevelopingcountrywillmostlikelyleadtofailure.Instead,youhavetomatchyourofferveryspeci�icallytoaspeci�icsegment,orevenaniche.Belowaretentipsaboutthisandothervitalaspectsof�indingbuyersontheEuropeanapparelmarket.

1. Find outwhich segment offers you the bestopportunities.

Before you try to do business on the Europeanmarket, you have to �ind out how the Europeanmarketworksandwhichmarketsorsegmentsarebest suited foryouroffer.Thismeansyouhave toinvesttimeandeffortindoingmarketresearch.Lookatdifferentcountriesandtheircharacteristics;lookatmarketsegments,pricing,qualitylevels,volumes,andtrends,forexample,inorderto�indoutwhereyourofferwill�itbest.

Tips:

There isa lotofusefulmarket informationon theinternet(seealsoTip2).YoucanalsomakeuseofCBI'smanyin-depthandup-to-datestudiesontheEuropeanmarketforapparel.

2. Use online platforms to get reliableinformationonfabrics,brandsandinnovation

Dependingonthenatureofyourexportproduct,youcan choose from numerous websites to �ind thelatestinsightsonfabrics,brandsandinnovation.Theadvantageof collecting thiskindof information isthat it will enable you to better understand yourbuyers and adapt your offer to their needs andwishes.Andthat,inturn,willenableyoutogeneratemorebusiness.

Intelligence platforms widely used by Europeanbuyersincludethefollowing:

Ÿ Just-style,sourcing&procurement;

Ÿ FibertoFashion,anonlinebusiness-to-businessmarketplace;

Ÿ FashionUnited,fashiontrendsandagendas;

Ÿ TheAEDT, the European association of fashionretailers,Fab, the fashionassociationofBritainandtheNYFRA,theNewYorkFashionandRetailAssociation, all offer news on fashion retaildevelopments;

Ÿ Sports Textiles and the WFSGI, or WorldFederationofSportingGoods,coversthesportsfashionsegment;

Ÿ LeatherBizzisaleaderinleatherinformation.

3.Visittherighttradeshowsandevents

Mostbuyersvisitdifferenttradeshowsandevents.Theydothistoconnectwithotherplayers,includingsuppliers,butalsotostayintouchwithtrends,suchasthenextseason'scolours,trimmings,techniquesand fabrics.Asa supplier, you, too,will �ind tradefairsagreatplacetomeetbuyersandtogetabetterunderstandingofmarketdevelopments.

Youcanattendtradefairseitherasavisitororasanexhibitor.Advantagesofgoingasavisitor�irstarethat you can get a feel for the event, spend timetalking with buyers and exhibitors, explore whatothersareofferingand�indoutwhichhallsattractmosttraf�ic(orthemostworthwhiletraf�ic)–andallthatwithout thecostofexhibitingorthestressofrunningyourownstand.

Thesearethemostprominentevents:

Fabrics

Ÿ Premierevision,Paris,France

Ÿ TissuPremier,Lille,France

Ÿ Texworld,Paris,France

Ÿ MunichFabricStart

Ÿ IntertextileShanghai

Fibres

Ÿ PittiFilati,Florence,Italy

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Manufacturing

Buyersgototradeshowsformanufacturingtocheckout what is trending in the apparel productionindustry. These events are a great place to meetdedicated buyers as an exhibitor. The best-visitedshowsare:

Ÿ The Sourcing Connection Premier Visio, Paris,France

Ÿ TexworldApparelSourcing,Paris,France

Ÿ ModeCityLingerie&Swimwear,Paris,France

Ÿ CPMMoscow,Moscow,Russia

Ÿ Modecurve,NewYorkandLasVegas,USA

Brandsandfashionretailer/fashionchaingroups

Therearemany tradeevents for fashion retailers,somecateringtodistinctniches,suchassustainableapparel.Herearethemainones:

Ÿ Bread&Butter,Berlin,Germany

Ÿ Ciff&CPH,Copenhagen,Denmark

Ÿ PlaytimeKids&Maternityshow,Paris,France

Ÿ EthicalFashionForum,London,UK

Ÿ SustainableFashion,Copenhagen,Denmark

Ÿ PanoramaBerlin,Germany

Ÿ GreenShowroom,Berlin,Germany

Tips:

Ÿ Agoodwayofstayingtunedtotradefairnewsisto connect with trade fair organizers, such asPremiere Vision Paris, Messe Frankfurt, ISPO,CIFF,EurovetandPittiImmagine.

Ÿ InordertobeupdatedonwhichshowsaregoingoninEuropeoroutside,youcanalsocheckoutfashionforums,suchasFashionUnited,just-styleandWGSN.

4.Developanewcollectionforatradefairandsetclearmarketingobjectives

Ifyoudecidetoexhibitatatradefair,makeaneffortto build a new collection around this importantpromotionalevent;invitenewandexistingbuyerstoyour booth at the fair; and set clear marketingobjectives for the event. For example, how many

leads do you think you can generate? Are theirexistingcontactsyoucanreconnectwithatthefairandwhat (new)offerdoyouhave for them?Howmanysampleordersdoyouthinkyoucanacquire?Themoreclearlyyouthinktheseobjectivesthrough,thebetteryouwillprepareyourselfandyourstaffforthefairandthemorelikelyyouaretosucceed.

5.Investtimeandeffortinfollowinguptradefaircontactseffectively

Exhibitingatatradefairisexciting,enervatingandtiring.Whatmanylessexperiencedexhibitorsforgetisthatmostofyourtradefairbusinesswilldevelopafterthefair,notduringtheevent.Thismeansthatwhen a trade fair is over, you must take time toensure effective follow-up. Be quick to sendpromotional materials, samples or answers thatprospectshaveaskedfor.Makesureyoudoallyoucantogetthemostoutofeveryleadyougeneratedatthefair.

6.Connectwiththerighttradeassociations

Another way of getting in touch with buyers andpurchasersoffashionandapparelistogetinvolvedwith the trade associations and bodies they areaf�iliatedwith.Theadvantageofthisapproachisthatit is ‘softer’ than cold-calling or hard-selling at atradefair.Asyoudo,rememberitmaybeadvisabletofocusonthecountrieswiththehighestdemandforapparelproducts.

Additionalrecommendations

Ÿ Tryandliaisewiththeassociationmanagement.Suchliaisonsoftenproveveryusefulinthelongrun,whileintheshortertermtheseleadersoftenfunctionasa�irstentrancetoanation.

Ÿ Mostassociationssendoutmonthlynewsletterswith relevant industry updates. Signing up forthese publications is a goodway of keeping intouchwithdevelopmentsintheindustry.

Ÿ A good listing with sector and industryassociations in your home country can also beveryusefulingettingyouintouchwithEuropeanbuyers.Somebuyersmayvisityourcountryonasourcingmissionandoneoftheir�irststepswillbe to contact the sectorand industrybodies inyourcountry.



Ÿ Agoodwaytolocateotherorganisationsactiveinthe apparel sector is to search for themon theInternetusingthefollowingsearchwords:sectorassociation fashion Netherlands/UK, textileassociation, fashion federation, apparelfederation, textile institute, or the GermanGesammtverband.

Ÿ Synonyms for fashion that you can use whilesearching for associations: apparel, garments,textile,mode.Synonymsforassociationmaybe:industry group, sectorassociation, federationorinstitute.

Ÿ Mostbrandsandfashionretailersareregisteredwithchambersofcommerceandindustryintheirnations, ormembers of branch associations orinstitutes.InEurope,everycountryhasitsownfashion trade and textile association. Forexample:

Ÿ The International Apparel Federation is theworld ’s leading federat ion for apparelmanufacturers, their associations, apparelretailersandthesupportingindustry;

Ÿ Modint is the apparel association in theNetherlands;

Ÿ ExplorethisoverviewoffashionassociationsinSpain;

Ÿ ExplorethisoverviewoffashionassociationsinItaly;

Ÿ DialogTextilundBekleidungisanassociationofhigh-rankingGermanfashionbrands;

Ÿ The Confederation of the German Textile andFashion Industry represents Germany’s entireindustry.

Ÿ The UK Fashion and Textile Association is theUnited Kingdom’s voice and meeting place forsuppliersoffashionandtextiles.

Notethatbecomingamemberoftheseorganisationsmaygiveyouaccess tomore information, suchasmembershiplistscontainingpotentialcustomers.

7.BeactiveonsocialmediaMost buyers are active, or at least �indable, onLinkedInorXing.Thesesocialmediaplatformsforbusinesshavenumerousgroupsrelatedtoapparelsourcing,apparelproduction,thelatestfashionandotherkeywordsyoucanusetolookforconnectionsand communities. Facebook is not an appropriate

tool for getting connectedwith buyers; in EuropemostpeopleuseFacebookforprivatepurposes.TipsŸ Signupasafollowerofbrandsyouareinterested

in working with. This will provide you withcompany updates and news on their latestcollectionsandtravelschedules.

Ÿ Other techniques for getting more traf�ic andconnections on social media might includepostingactivitiesonyourLinkedInpageorusingan email generator like MailChimp to runcampaigns.

Ÿ Signing up for fashion blogs, or linking yourwebsitetoworthwhileblogs,canalsobehelpful.Fashionblogsattractalotoftraf�ic,someofwhichcanberedirectedtoyourwebsite.Besidesthat,blogs are a great way of learning about newdevelopmentsandinsights.

8. Keep in step with auditing & certi�icationbodiesCompliance is more important than ever in theapparelindustry.Youhavetobeawareof(changing)standardsandbepreparedtocomply,ifyouwanttostayinbusinessinEurope.Thisisespeciallythecasesince Rana Plaza tragedy in 2013, in which thecollapseofagarmentfactorykilledoverathousandpeopleandbecametheworstindustrialaccidentinthehistoryofBangladesh.Thisincidentchangedtheapparel production sector. The cry for fullcompliance and corporate social responsibility, incombinationwithreductionofcarbonfootprintandenvironmental impact, has since become louderthan ever. Among other initiatives, it sparked theBangladeshAccord,anindependent,legallybindingagreement between brands and trade unionsdesigned to improve the safety and healthconditions in the country’s ready-made garmentindustry.Ifyourunafullycompliant,state-of-the-artfactory and are eager to join the chorus, itmakessense to check the Accord web regularly to keepstockof its signatories.As faras �indingbuyers isconcerned,yourperformanceinthis�ieldisavitalpromotionaltool.Thebetteryourperformance,themore you need to communicate about it withprospectivebuyers–andthemoreinterestedmanyofthemwillbeinyouroffer.


9.RegisterwithspecialisedplatformgroupstogetmorevisibilityFocussingonsustainabilitycanopenupdoorstoawholenewclientbaseforyou.Sustainability-relatedplatforms and bodies often use so-called vendorchartingandvendorrating.Thisisatechniqueforassessing and comparing the performance ofdifferentsuppliersonthebasisofspeci�icindicators.For instance, they might look at your reuse andreducepractices,theextenttowhichyouuseorganicorrecycledmaterials,andsoon.Connectingtooneoftheseplatformswillendorseyoutoamuchlargeraudiencethanyoucouldreachonyourown.

10.Keepintouch:goodcommunicationisakeytosuccessGoodcommunicationisthebasisforallsuccessfulcooperation,whetherduringorafteratradefairorat any other time. The more and better youcommunicate with a buyer, the better you willunderstand one another’s needs, wishes andrestraints and the more you will be able tocollaboratesuccessfully.

TipsŸ Alwaystrytorespondtoemailsorphonecallsas

quicklyasyoucan,preferablywithin24hoursŸ Be clear and honest about your company

regardingitsstrengthsandlimitationsŸ Don’tpromisewhatyoucan’tdeliver,berealistic

(honestyisalwaysthebestpolicy)Ÿ Tryandbuildupmorepersonalrelationships,as

thiswillputyouinamoretrustedandfavourableposition

Ÿ Ifthereisanissueorproblem,forinstanceadelayindeliveryoratechnicalproblem,communicatethis as soon as possible (don’t delay, as it onlymakesmattersworse)

Ÿ Worktogetheranddevelopanunderstandingofeachother

Ÿ ReadourTipsonDoingBusinesswithbuyersonthe European Apparel market to �ind out howbuyersexpectyoutoperformintermsofspeed,priceandquality,forinstance.

Courtesy:TheCBI,Netherlands

JANTA TEXTILE WORKS Manufacturers & Exporters Of All Kinds of

Woven/Knitted Shawl , Stoles & Fabrics.

Address :- 208, Industrial Area-A, Ludhiana. Pb. India.Mobile :- +91- 98140-23604 ( MrRaghuvirPruthi )+91- 98883-33393 ( MrRajitPruthi )

Email :- [email protected], [email protected] :-www.jantatextileworks.com



ReportonCouncil'sparticipationinIntergift,Madrid(Spain)from20thto24thSept.,2017

W&WEPCorganizedparticipationwithtwentynineexportersinIntergift,Madrid(Spain)heldfrom20thto24thSept.,2017underMarketAccessInitiativeScheme of Dept. of Commerce, Govt. of India topromote the exports of woollen blended textilesproducts.ShriRajneeshGhai,ViceChairmanledthedelegationandShriR.K.Gupta,ExecutiveDirectorcoordinated the participation. The Councilorganized India Pavilion in this fair which wasdecorated beautifully and remained place ofattraction for visitors/buyers. All our participantsdisplayed clothing accessories like shawls, stoles,scarves,garmentsetc.

Aboutthefair:INTERGIFT is the most comprehensive sales,promotion and marketing tool for the consumergoods, textiles, fashion accessories and homefurnishingsindustry,giventhatallkindsoftradeandmarketingmeasurescanbecombinedbasedonthebest cost-effectiveness ratio when it comes toreaching your customers and clients in the mostrapidanddirectmanner.Intergiftisamulti-productsinternationaltradefairand meeting point for a sector with enormouscommercial potential. Selective and demandingbuyerscanseelatestconceptsofDesign,Qualityand

Creativityaswellasthegrowingdevelopmentofafashionculture.

Intergift celebrated its34th editions and stoodasone of the most solid and veteran platforms ofpromotion and business serving the sector. Morethan1000companiesandbrandsfrom15countries-Germany,Belgium,Cameroon,Canada,China,theUnitedStates,France,Italy,Niger,theNetherlands,Pakistan, Portugal, the United Kingdom displayedtheir latest trends andmarket innovations in thisexhibition. More than 40,000 business buyersvisitedIntergiftforsourcingtheirdemands.

Theeventprovidedaworldwide forum todisplaytraditionaltextileandotherproducts.Italsohelpedthe visitors to compare, learn and �ind out moreaboutnewsolutionsbycontactingotherexhibitors.The structure and the services available forexhibitorsandvisitorswereofagreatinternationalstandard. Organizer made an impressive ,widespreadpromotionalandadvertisingcampaign.The fair is not only the oldest but also leading invarietyoflatestfashionableproductsshowcased.

H.E.Mr.D.B.VenkateshVarma,Ambassador,Embassyof India inMadrid (Spain), inaugurated the IndiaPavilion.Healsovisitedalltheexhibitorsandhadinteractionswitheachandeveryonetoboostthemorale.Mr.VermabriefedtheparticipantsabouttheeconomyofSpainandalsoofferedfullsupporttothemtoboostIndia'sexportstoSpain.HeassuredfullsupportfromEmbassyof�iceforfutureparticipationinthisshow.

VisitofDignitaries


Satguru ApparelsLeading Manufacturers & Exporters of:Hosiery Goods, Denim & Cotton Pents etc.

Bablesh Bansal(+91-9814 14 4555

Nikhil Bansal(+91-8288 00 8288)

Satguru Apparels

3149/B Ganesh Nagar,

Gali No. 3 Link Road,

Ludhiana -141 003 Punjab (INDIA)


For inquiries, please contact

Reshab Sahni,

Chief Executive Ofcer

A-23, New GovindPura, St. No. 10, Rashid

Market, New Delhi-110 051, India

Tel: +91-11-65399900

Mobile: +91- 9990920728


Website: http://www.neerajartandcraft.in/

Thisfairwasopentowholesalers,retailers,departmentalstores,suppliesandmanyotherbuyerswhowantto see the latest trendydesigns from the fashion industry.Thebuyers fromUK, France,Germany, ItalyPortugal,Belgium,Japan,Turkey,Greece,etc.visitedtheboothsofourparticipants.Theexhibitorsexpressedsatisfactiononthebusinessnegotiatedduringthefair.Theexhibitorsatthiseventnotonlyraisedawarenessoftheirproductsbutalsogeneratedanimpressiveamountofleadsandsalesasrevealedbythem.ThetotalbusinessgeneratedbytheexhibitorswasEuro1.50Millionapproximately.

(Someoftheglimpsesofourparticipant'sbooths)

EconomyofSpainTheeconomyofSpainistheworld'sfourteenth-largestbynominalGDP,anditisalsooneofthelargestintheworldbypurchasingpowerparity.ThecountryisamemberoftheEuropeanUnion,theOrganizationfor Economic Co-operation andDevelopment, and theWorld TradeOrganization. Spain has amixedcapitalisteconomy.TheSpanisheconomyisthe�ifth-largestinEuropebehindGermany,UnitedKingdom,ItalyandFrance;andthefourth-largestintheEurozone,basedonnominalGDPstatistics.In2012,Spainwasthetwelfth-largestexporterintheworldandthesixteenth-largestimporter.

TherearenorestrictionsonimportsintoSpain,whichareallowedonpaymentofcustomsdutyprescribedbytheItaliancustomstariff.NoquotashavebeensetupfortheimportofanycommoditiesfromIndia.


India'sExportsofwoollenproductstoSpain

WOLLENYARN,FABRICS,MADEUPSETCRMGWOOLWOOL,RAW

RMGWOOL

WOOL,RAW

TOTAL

Commodity 2015-16 2016-17 Apr'17toOct'17

INRCr US$Million INRCr. US$Million INRCr. US$Million

3.80 0.58 7.36 1.10 5.97 0.93

36.85 5.68 30.33 4.53 18.42 2.86

40.65 6.26 37.77 5.64 24.39 3.79

0.00 0.00 0.08 0.01 0.00 0.00

Conclusion

SpainisthemainmarketofIndia'sexportoftextilesproducts.ThereisalargeretailpresenceinSpainofthe famous brands. In order to increase our exports to thismarket, Indian companies should try toestablishtheirownbrandnamesforhigherrealizationsandcustomerloyalty.Participationinlocaltradefairswouldalsoimprovewideningofbusinessopportunities.

ThisisapotentialfairinEuropeanmarketandfocusedonB2Bvisitors/wholesalers.Woollen/PashminaShawlsandStolesattractedgoodnumberofvisitors.Considering the fact thateven in theprevailingeconomicscenariointheEuropeanRegion,theoveralloutcomeofthisfairisquiteencouraging.EffortscanbemadebyIndiafordisplayofnewproductsforEuropeanmarketbyregularparticipationinthisfair.

Ÿ Thefairprovidedthemuchneedsupporttotheparticipantstoreachouttotheglobalaudience.Ÿ OurparticipationwillsubstantiallyincreaseIndia'smarketshareinSpainandotherneighboringŸ EuropeanCountries.Ÿ OurparticipationpreparedtheexhibitorwithMarketIntelligenceŸ Promoted'BrandIndia'ImageinSpainŸ WearealsothankfultotheEmbassyofIndiaforextendingtheirco-operationforsuccessfulŸ participationinthisfair.

Attn:Members

CheckstatusofDutyDrawbackShippingBillOnline

ICGATE (Indian Customs EDI Gateway) is an e-commerce portal of the Indian Customswhich offersservices such as e-�iling of Bills of Entry (Import Goods Declaration); Shipping Bills (Export GoodsDeclaration) and EDI between Customs ad its Trade Partners for EGM, Customs Duty Payment andDrawbackDisbursalthroughelectronicmessages.

Exporter may also check status of Shipping Bill wise Duty Drawback Disbursal details. For moreinformation please visit Exporter and ImporterMenu onwebsite: https://www.icegate.gov.in/moreinformationpleasevisitExporterandImporterMenuonwebsite:https://www.icegate.gov.in/



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EventsunderMarketAccessInitiative(MAI)SchemeofDept.ofCommerce

NAMEOFTRADEFAIRS/EXHIBITIONS

PureLondon,UK-July22-24,2018

ApparelTextileSourcingFair,Canada–August20-22,2018

BalticFashion&Textile,Vilnius,Lithuania–October18-20,2018

InternationalSourcingFair,Melbourne(Australia)–November20-22,2018

AF’LArtigianoInFiera,Milan(Italy)–December1-9,2018

NewYearGiftsFair,SaintPetersburg(Russia)–December14-17,2018

Who’sNext,Paris(France)–Jan.19-21,2019

PreviewInDaegu,SouthKorea–March6-8,2019

CairoFashionandTextiles,Egypt–March7-10,2019

IndexDesignSeries,Dubai(UAE)–March25-28,2019

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MadeInAsiaShow,Lodz(Poland)–April6-17,2018

FoireDeParis,France–25thAprilto6thMay,2018

GlobalIndianFestival,KualaLumper(Malaysia)–June5-9,2018

MarseilleInternationalFair,Marseille(France)–Sept.2018

ModeHeimHandwerk,Essen(Germany)–Oct.3-11,2018

RoyalAdelaideShow,Australia–22ndSept.to2ndOct.,2018

IndianTradeExpo,Chile–Oct.2018

IndianTradeExpo,Peru–Oct.2018

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