UAE Businesses Access India's Men's and Women's Apparel Manufacturing Through rivexa

CLUSTER N, UAE - Feb. 10, 2025 - PRLog -- B2B cross-border sourcing platform rivexa, by mjunction Service Limited (a Tata Steel and Steel Authority of India Limited joint venture), connects UAE businesses to India's men's and women's apparel manufacturing sector, which currently employs 45 million people directly, generating 12% of the country's export earnings (NITIE Report).

India's men's and women's apparel manufacturing has seen substantial growth in international trade, with exports to the UAE increasing from USD 15.47 billion to USD 17.24 billion during April-September 2024 (The Economic Times).

This growth reflects the sector's expanding capabilities across garment manufacturing hubs like Tirupur, which serves US and European markets with knitted garments, and Ludhiana, known for winterwear production.

UAE businesses can now digitally source men's and women's apparel directly from manufacturers from India through rivexa. The e-marketplace has other features like design advisory, value-added services, which have attracted increased sourcing from global suppliers.

Recent data shows major brands increasing their data sourcing operations, with Zara, Inditex Group's flagship brand's air freight shipments from India rising 37% in 2024, representing 70% of their total Asian deliveries (Reuters, Business Standard).

The India-UAE trade corridor has improved by leaps and bounds. It is supported by manufacturing clusters in Surat, which specializes in synthetic textiles, and Bhiwandi, known for its power loom operations. These centers contribute to India's position as a key sourcing destination, with the sector accounting for 13% of industrial output (PIB Press Release).

For more information, please contact:
John Avinash Srigiri
Manager – Sales & Business Development
john.srigiri1@mjunction.in
+971 562986 381

About rivexa:

rivexa, a B2B marketplace by mjunction Services Limited – a joint venture between Tata Steel and the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - connects international buyers with Indian manufacturers of Fashion and Home Textiles, building on mjunction's 24-year history in digital trade.