The Indian Women's Apparel Market Has Undergone a Transformational Phase over the...

The Indian Women's Apparel Market Has Undergone a Transformational Phase over the Past Few Years

DUBLIN, Ireland--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e03180/women_wear_market)
has announced the addition of the "Women Wear Market Forecast to 2010"
report to their offering.

The Indian women apparel market has undergone a transformational
phase over the past few years - growing number of working women,
changing fashion trends, rising level of information and media
exposure, and entry of large number of foreign brands have given the
industry a new dimension. As a result, various industry majors
operating in men apparel segment have now started to diversify
themselves into women wear in order to exploit the highly lucrative
market that was estimated at more than Rs. 37,000 Crore in 2007. The
market, in the past five years, posted a growth rate of good 14%. And
with the growing presence of organized retail and rapidly spreading
mall culture, the industry is all set to grow further in future,
according to "Women Wear Market Forecast to 2010," a research report
by RNCOS.

The report provides extensive research and rational analysis on
the women apparel market in India. It underlines various factors
responsible for the growth of women apparel market in India and helps
to explore the opportunities associated with it. The research gives an
insight into the changing market dynamics and identifies the potential
segments in the overall women apparel market.

Key Findings

-- Increasing at a CAGR of over 17%, women apparel market is
expected to cross Rs. 61,000 Crore by 2010.

-- Branded women apparel market is projected to rise at a rate
close to 25% and surpass Rs. 18,000 Crore by 2010.

-- Premium segment apparel is forecasted to account for close to
20% of total women apparel market by 2010.

-- Western wear, along with lingerie, will emerge as the fastest
growing segment.

-- Organized players are expected to account for over 40%
lingerie market by 2009.

-- Demand for textile and apparel machinery is anticipated to
increase at more than 100% till 2011.

-- Demand for ready-made garments in rural market is projected to
hit a CAGR of around 16.50% by 2010.

Key Issues & Facts

-- What is the market size and scope of women's apparel market in
India?

-- What is the position of the Indian apparel industry by volume,
value and segments?

-- What are the current market trends?

-- What is the segment-wise performance of the women apparel
industry?

-- Which factors are driving growths in the sector?

-- What are the various challenges and opportunities for the
industry?

Key Players

This section covers the business overview and financials of major
domestic and international players currently operating in the Indian
women apparel industry, including Provogue India Ltd., Pantaloon
Retail (India) Ltd., Page Industries, and Donna Karan International
Inc.

Research Methodology

Information Sources

Information has been sourced from various credible sources like
books, newspapers, trade journals and white papers, industry portals,
government agencies, trade associations, monitoring industry news and
developments, and through access to over 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Method

The analysis methods include ratio analysis, historical trend
analysis, linear regression analysis using software tools, judgmental
forecasting, and cause and effect analysis.

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Key Topics Covered:

1. Analyst View
2. India Apparel Industry - An Overview
3. Current Trends in the Industry
4. Women's Wear Market Outlook
5. Future Growth Areas for the Industry
6. Roadblocks & Strategic Recommendations
7. Key Players
7.1 Provogue India Ltd.
7.2 Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd.
7.3 Levi Strauss & Co.
7.4 Page Industries
7.5 Donna Karan International Inc.
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Companies Mentioned:

Provogue India Ltd
Pantaloon Retail (India) Ltd
Page Industries
Donna Karan International Inc
Levi Strauss & Co.
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