Bhubaneswar Emerges as Apparel Sourcing Hub With Shirt Costs Below Bangladesh
Odisha is fast becoming an Indian textile manufacturing base, drawing domestic and global apparel makers to Bhubaneswar, where shirt production is reportedly cheaper than in Bangladesh — a shift with medium-term implications for retail sourcing strategies.
Odisha is rapidly emerging as an Indian textile manufacturing hub, with domestic and global apparel makers setting up operations in Bhubaneswar, where shirt production is reportedly cheaper than in Bangladesh — relevant for apparel retail sourcing.
Why this matters
Bhubaneswar's cost advantage over Bangladesh signals a potential rebalancing of apparel sourcing toward Odisha, offering retailers a new low-cost manufacturing base within India.
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