Ludhiana knitwear cluster (Punjab)

Introduction

Ludhiana, in Punjab, is an important textile manufacturing cluster, with around 14000 MSMEs of which 9800 are micro (70%), 2800 are small-scale (20%) and 1400 are medium-sized (10%) enterprises. Knitwear manufacturers (including manufacturers-cum-traders/ exporters) form the core of the cluster. Spinners, dyers and sub-contracting knitting units provide backward process support. The Ludhiana knitwear industry is highly labour-intensive. Including the large-scale industries, the cluster provides direct and indirect employment to about 400,000 people. There are around 70 industry associations in the cluster representing various interest groups such as exporters, dyers, readymade hosiery manufacturers, spinners, knitters etc.

Products manufactured

Garments, T-shirts, sweat shirts, pullovers, jackets and grey fabric

Number of MSMEs

14000

Main fuels

Wood, rice husk, pet coke, high speed diesel (HSD), Electricity

Production & turnover

Rs 15000 crores

Leading industry association(s)

• Knitwear & Apparel Manufacturers Association of Ludhiana
• http://www.knitsandwears.com/

Cluster profile

http://www.sameeeksha.org/pdf/clusterprofile/Ludhiana_knitwear_cluster.pdf

Other resources

SIDBI–GIZ–D&B study April 2014 http://sidbi.in/sites/default/files/SIDBI-GIZ study of Financial Gaps in the Ludhiana Knitwear Cluster.pdf http://www.ludhianabds.com/ces.aspx