Bangalore: Apparel Show Highlights City's Market and Export Potential

Report and pics from Akash Poojari Polali
Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore (MB)

Bangalore, Aug 11: This Garden City contributes  as much as 60 per cent of India's garment exports and the city's apparel market is growing  at the rate of 65 per cent year.

Adding another feather  to the crowded crown of achievements that the city wears.this bit of information was made available at recently held South India Garment Association (SIGA)-organized show in the Koramangala indoor stadium, Bangalore.

Over 75 companies participated in the 13th edition of this annual event.held for garment manufacturers and retailers while participants put up their stalls displaying their works.a fashion show was held where models showcased the latest collections of the participants and  new entrants into the Bangalore apparel market.

From nightwear, formal menswear to casual wear - a variety  of garments were showcased. The SIGA show is held every year in Bangalore as its at this time that garment manufacturers and retailers do 90 per cent of business.

Anurag Singhla, secretary, SIGA 2007-09, said 'This year we are looking at a business turnover of Rs 100 crore'.

Thirteen years ago, the turnover was just one hundredth of it. Bangalore has become one of the India's largest exporters, contributing 60 per cent of India's exports.This industry has employed 10 lac people in Bangalore, whereas the software industry employs only four lac.

The three day event aimed at achieving  a target of US 50 billion by 2010 through garment exports.