The story
Noida's garment export industry grew alongside its industrial sectors and the buying offices of international brands in the Delhi region. Factories here cut, stitch, embroider and finish fashion garments, with a large share of women in the workforce. Readymade garments and textile products are Gautam Buddh Nagar's ODOP product.
In numbers
Gautam Buddh Nagar is called the 'City of Apparel' and is home to over 2,500 readymade clothing factories; women account for about 60% of the workforce.
ODOP Uttar Pradesh project report: Shirt Dyeing Unit (Gautam Buddh Nagar)
Ways in for a newcomer
- Embroidery, printing and washing job work
- Fabric, trims and packaging supply
- Compliance, audit and testing services for exporters
- Stitching units for e-commerce brands
Problems the cluster faces
- Volatile export orders and tariff changes
- Strict buyer audits on wages and safety
- Rising labour and rent costs
- Competition from Bangladesh and Vietnam
Businesses to start here
Readymade Garments Unit (Baby Rompers) →Computerised Embroidery (Job Work) →Shirt and Garment Dyeing →Cotton Thread Manufacturing →Textile Screen Printing Unit (Sarees and Fabrics) →Denim Garments (Jeans, Jackets, Shorts) →