One Thread at a Time, Building Global Opportunities
Positioning KSCNT as the Global Hub for Textile Innovation and Manufacturing
Why KSCNT for Textiles & Garments?
Strategic Connectivity
KSCNT is connected to India’s leading textile clusters via the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, ensuring seamless supply chain operations and logistics efficiency.
World-Class Infrastructure
With access to advanced facilities like ready-built plug-and-play units and proximity to major ports, KSCNT simplifies manufacturing and export processes for textile businesses.
Policy and Incentive Support
Benefit from government-backed schemes like PM-MITRA and Production-Linked Incentives (PLI) designed to boost manufacturing, exports, and employment in the textile industry.
Unmatched Growth Potential
India’s textile market, projected to grow from USD 165 billion to USD 350 billion by 2030, positions KSCNT as the ideal hub for investors targeting this booming industry.
India’s Textile & Garment Market Overview
- Global Leader: 2nd largest producer of cotton, silk, and polyester globally.
- Employment Driver: Employs over 45 million people directly, making it the 2nd largest employment-generating sector in India.
- Export Powerhouse: Contributes 11% of India’s export earnings, serving over 100 countries.
- Sector Growth: Expected CAGR of 11.3% from 2022 to 2030, driven by increasing global demand and government initiatives.
Key Opportunities at KSCNT
Cotton & Technical Textiles
- Market Potential: India holds the largest global acreage of cotton and produces all four commercial varieties of silk.
- Government Support: Initiatives like the National Technical Textiles Mission and PM-MITRA parks promote investments in technical and natural textiles.
- Opportunities: Invest in spinning, weaving, and technical textile facilities with access to raw materials and skilled labor.
Apparel Manufacturing
- Cluster Connectivity: KSCNT is strategically linked to major apparel clusters in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Kolkata.
- Consumer Market: India’s growing middle-class population and increasing disposable income present a lucrative domestic market.
- Opportunities: Set up apparel manufacturing facilities to cater to both domestic and export markets.
Textile Machinery Manufacturing
- Import Substitution: India’s textile machinery market, valued at USD 2 billion, offers significant opportunities for domestic production.
- R&D Support: Government incentives for in-house R&D and innovation in textile machinery.
- Opportunities: Establish state-of-the-art textile machinery units and contribute to India’s self-reliance goals.
Government Initiatives Supporting Textiles & Garments Investments
PM-MITRA Scheme
- Development of 7 mega integrated textile parks with USD 570 million investment over five years.
- Infrastructure includes plug-and-play facilities and minimum 1,000 acres per park.
Production-Linked Incentives (PLI)
- USD 2.6 billion outlay to boost manufacturing of MMF and technical textiles.
- Expected to generate investments of INR 19,000 crores and create 245,000 jobs.
National Technical Textiles Mission
- USD 190 million allocated to position India as a global leader in technical textiles.
- Focus on R&D, market promotion, and skill development.
Export Incentives
- RoDTEP Scheme: Reimbursement of local taxes and duties to support exporters.
- EPCG Scheme: Zero-duty imports for capital goods used in production for exports.
- Custom Bonded Warehouse Scheme: Deferred duties for capital goods used in manufacturing.
Why KSCNT is the Right Choice for Textile Investors?
Ready Clusters for Expansion
KSCNT connects seamlessly with India’s major textile clusters:
- Spinning: Ludhiana, Baddi, Coimbatore.
- Weaving: Surat, Mumbai, Ahmedabad.
- Apparel: Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata.
Skilled Workforce Availability
Access to a large pool of skilled and semi-skilled workers trained in technical textiles, spinning, weaving, and apparel manufacturing.
Export-Oriented Ecosystem
With India ranking as the 3rd largest exporter of textiles globally, KSCNT provides direct access to international markets, including ASEAN, Europe, and the Americas.
Green and Sustainable Practices
Leverage government incentives for greenfield investments and sustainability-focused R&D initiatives to align with global ESG standards.
Dedicated Services for Textile Investors at KSCNT
- Investor Targeting and Facilitation: Tailored investment strategies to attract global textile manufacturers.
- Policy Clarity: Expert guidance on availing PM-MITRA, PLI, and other government schemes.
- Investor Aftercare: Comprehensive support for operational troubleshooting and expansion planning.
- Global Outreach: Targeted marketing campaigns to promote KSCNT as a global textile hub.
