Make in India : Opportunities in Technical Textiles Sector

Technical Textiles sector potentially has ample opportunity for India, both, from a production as well as consumption perspective. The Government has already taken a few steps to promote this sector. Especially, with the ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government, this sector is set to become more attractive for investors and entrepreneurs alike. India is witnessing growth in this sector as an end user and trader. Thus, India can emerge as a key player in the technical textiles sector. This study attempts to establish the attractiveness of the technical textiles sector in the contemporary India when ‘Make in India’ initiative is being promoted by the Government. Note: This paper was presented at the 19th Nirma International Conference on Management (NICOM 2016) on the theme of “Empowering Trade, Industry and Society in challenging and competitive Environment” organized by the Institute of Management, Nirma University (IMNU), Ahmedabad, India during Jan. 7-9, 2016. Paper is uploaded with the permission of IMNU and its contents may be cited with its source for academic purpose such as the brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other non-commercial uses as permitted by copyright law. However, the copyright of this paper remains with (IMNU) and its permission is necessary for any commercial use