New Delhi, Jan. 29 -- The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has urged the government to introduce critical reforms in labour laws, enhance workforce skilling initiatives, and make fabric import policies more flexible to strengthen India's apparel exports.

The recommendations were made during a round-table discussion with major apparel brands, as the industry gears up to achieve the ambitious target of USD 40 billion in ready-made garment exports by 2030.

AEPC Chairman Sudhir Sekhri emphasised the need for policy support to help Indian apparel manufacturers stay competitive in the global market.

"The government should introduce reforms in Indian labour laws, improve schemes for skilling the workforce, and make fabric import polici...