High input and manufacturing costs have made it virtually impossible to supply fabrics to exporters at rates that would enable our manufacturers to compete effectively in the international market. The size and internal efficiency of the synthetic fibre producers will determine the substantial growth of India's garment export industry in the future. Therefore, while the long-term policy should be aimed at strengthening and diversifying our domestic textile base, the short-term solution will have to centre around facilitating the import of fabric.
