News: Ril wants 40,000 garment pieces daily

(DNA 16/09/2006) Ahmedabad - To cater to its mega plans, Reliance Retail has approached garment manufacturers in Ahmedabad for bulk orders.

However, with the Diwali season approaching, some manufacturers are already bursting with orders and are in no hurry to sign up.

RIL plans to set up more than 1,500 retail outlets across the country, and the company wants to outsource fabric production as well as garmenting. It has approached as many as 200 garment manufacturers in Gujarat, including around 50-60 in Ahmedabad.

“RIL wants a huge quantity and quality, and the company has decided to outsource,” says Sunil Gandhi, president of Gujarat Garment Manufacturers’ Association.

“They want us to supply 40,000 pieces every day from Ahmedabad. But currently all manufacturers are busy with other jobs till Diwali. We can start garment production exclusively for RIL only after Diwali,” says Gandhi.

RIL’s needs are huge because it is planning 35 retail outlets in Ahmedabad city alone. “No one can on his own fulfil all of RIL’s requirements,” agrees Gandhi. However, most manufacturers are waiting to see if RIL improves its price offer.