Walmart boost: India's readymade garment exports limping to normalcy in May

However, while export values are up, volumes remain subdued by at least by 5-10 per cent

After dipping by as much as 17 per cent  inApril, readymade garment (RMG) exports of all textile categories in India are showing signs of recovery in May. Exporters in Tiruppur are indicating a rise in rupee terms during the month, while it may take at least a month for volumes to be back in positive terrain. Among the global majors that are placing orders in the textile hub include Walmart, H&M (Hennes & Mauritz AB), Tommy Hilfiger and Target.

Though export values are up, volumes remain subdued by at least by 5-10 per cent, said K M Subramanian, president, the