New Delhi, May 19 -- India's recent restrictions on certain Bangladeshi imports are expected to strengthen the domestic ready-made garment industry, particularly benefiting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by enhancing their competitiveness, according to experts.

On May 17, India implemented restrictions on imports valued at USD 770 million fr0m Bangladesh, affecting approximately 42 percent of bilateral imports.

These measures require key goods such as garments, processed foods, and plastic items to enter only through select sea ports or prohibit their entry via land routes entirely.

Ready-made garments, Bangladesh's most valuable export to India worth USD 618 million, now face significant limitations as they can only be r...