Report
Is the Domestic
Garment Industry
Sinking or Swimming?
CMAI attempted to conduct a survey on the drastic decline of the Textile
and Apparel Sector during the Covid-19 lockdown situation
A Survey conducted by CMAI amongst
its Members at the end of May 2020
showed a stunning decline of Sales during
the month of May. Compared to the
corresponding period of May 2019, the
Members surveyed, indicated a drop of
84 per cent over the last year – and that
too primarily because some factories had
started manufacturing Masks and other PPE
products. The Domestic Apparel Business
has reported almost Zero production of
regular products in May 2020.
Only 22 per cent of Factories
remain Operational
Contrary to what is thought, the situation has hardly
improved even after the easing of restrictions and
attempts to open up the Economy. Our Survey
showed that only 22 per cent of the Garment
Factories across India have started functioning
by the end of May. Factories are operating at an
average of 25 per cent of their capacity. 40 per cent
of the factories that have started functioning, are
engaged in the manufacture of current essential
products like Masks and PPE Products.
20 I APPAREL I August 2020