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General
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Linen Industry
The textile industry in India is one
of the largest segments of the Indian economy accounting for one fifth
of the country's industrial production. The sector employs around 15
million people and earns a lot of foreign exchange through this
industry.
Table and kitchen linen are broadly an important
section of the home furnishing industry that falls under the preview of
the textile industry. Manufacturers and exporters in this industry offer
a spectacular range of table and kitchen linens including table cloth,
towels, napkins, table mats, aprons, mittens, etc.
India is one of the major suppliers of kitchen linens in the world
market. Export of handmade cotton table and kitchen linens and other
cotton furnishings accounts for a major section of export.
A forerunner in international markets, the Textile Industry in India is
widely acclaimed and acknowledged for its superb quality textiles. Total
textile exports during April-March 1998-99 were to the tune of US $
12533.1 million (RS.52720.78 crores). April 2000 to December 2000 has
seen a remarkable increase in total exports of textiles at US$9735.2
million (RS.440179.4 million). The main markets for Indian textiles are
USA, UAE, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Canada, Bangladesh and
Japan.
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