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How to start a garment business in India

Garments have huge, steady demand across India, but the market is crowded and margins vary. Choosing a clear model and sourcing well decide success. Here is how to start.

Choose your model

Decide whether you will retail, wholesale, or manufacture. Retailing needs a shop or online store and good sourcing; wholesaling needs volume buying and retail buyers; manufacturing needs machines, tailoring skill and working capital.

Source or produce well

Find reliable garment manufacturers or wholesale suppliers in the right hub for your product. Order samples, check stitching and fabric, and start small before committing to bulk. Quality and consistency decide repeat sales.

Price and handle GST

Set prices that cover cost and a fair margin. Note that apparel and footwear up to Rs 2,500 per piece are taxed at 5 percent GST and above that at 18 percent, so factor the correct rate into your billing.

Reach buyers

Sell where your buyers are, whether a local shop, an online marketplace, or wholesale to retailers. Clear photos, accurate sizing and reliable delivery bring the repeat orders that make a garment business work.

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