Gaps, challenges and drivers for environmentally sustainable textile and garment manufacturing in India

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of the country’s manufacturing value chain of textiles and garments, and the status of sustainable manufacturing throughout these so-called upstream processes, from raw material procurement to ready-made garment production. After outlining the regulatory structure that influences the upstream textile and garments value chain in India, the author explores the challenges and drivers faced by textile manufacturers in India, along with providing policy suggestions and highlighting the opportunities for sustainable transitions.

Impact of research and development expenses on the profitability of assets: The case of textile and clothing industry in Portugal

“…In Portugal, similar to the EU, the industry faces challenges such as global competition (European Commission, 2003), low innovation (Montenegro, 2011), and low research levels (Sousa, 2020). Maintaining employment and production levels (Ferreira, 2018), ensuring quality (Cardoso & Ferreira, 2013), adding value (Pereira, 2021), acquiring new skills (Merle & Fermam, 2023), and pursuing modernization (Nikam, 2003) are key priorities for the industry.…”

“…The economic years 2004 to 2006, 2010, 2012, 2013, and 2015 to 2020 were technically inefficient periods (0 > eλ < 1), as the relationship between R&D spending and return on assets was inefficient. The years 2014 and 2021, on the other hand, were technically efficient (eλ = 1) and represented reference periods.For the manufacturing of knitted and crocheted hosiery (DMU II.7), the average technical efficiency of R&D spending was 23.77%, indicating an inefficient sector For 2003For , 2006For to 2008In , 2012In , 2014In , 2016In , 2021, the results suggested periods of technical inefficiency (0 > eλ < 1).…”