Sandeep Sakseria, Hony Secretary, West Bengal Hosiery Association

Starting on a small scale, the Indian hosiery industry has evolved over the years. ”This evolution has led to the growth of the West Bengal Hosiery Association into an official organisation for West Bengal hosiery manufacturers,” said Sandeep Sakseria, Hony Secretary, West Bengal Hosiery Association at an event to celebrate the completion of 125 years of the association.  

The knitting industry in West Bengal is evolving at a rapid pace. “To grow further, we need to not only upgrade our machines but also acquire more land and amend our labor laws. We need to also build integrated units like those in Bangladesh,” affirms Seksaria.  

With its scope widening over the years, hosiery industry in India has moved to knitwear. Knitwear now constitutes 20 percent share of the apparel industry. Bangladesh, which has required manpower to develop this sector, is now focusing on it.  “We too have the entrepreneurship, skilled manpower, raw materials to grow this industry. However, we need more support from the government. This platform will enable knitwear leaders to exchange their views on the industry issues,” adds Seksaria.