{"id":856481,"date":"2025-06-18T22:12:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T03:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/18\/india-bangladesh-trade-rift-garment-makers-gain-fmcg-unaffected-infra-projects-face-delays\/"},"modified":"2025-06-18T22:12:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T03:12:22","slug":"india-bangladesh-trade-rift-garment-makers-gain-fmcg-unaffected-infra-projects-face-delays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/18\/india-bangladesh-trade-rift-garment-makers-gain-fmcg-unaffected-infra-projects-face-delays\/","title":{"rendered":"India-Bangladesh trade rift: Garment makers gain, FMCG unaffected, infra projects face delays"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Despite the imposition of import curbs on certain goods from Bangladesh, domestic FMCG companies said it is \u2018business as usual\u2019 \u2013 even for those that have investments in the neighbouring country. <\/p>\n

Readymade garment makers, particularly the micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), could actually benefit from the new import curbs. A major restriction imposed from May 17 has been disallowing entry of readymade garments through all land and sea ports, except Nhava Sheva in Mumbai and Kolkata (Khidderpore and Haldia) ports.<\/p>\n

According to Santosh Katariya, President, Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), port restriction of garment imports is a welcome move, as it \u201caddresses the industry\u2019s long-standing concern regarding the unchecked inflow of low-cost apparel here.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cThe timely to preventing dumping of foreign-made garments will strengthen India\u2019s self-reliance in apparel production,\u201d he said, adding that this policy must be complemented with continued support for capacity building and ease of doing business. <\/p>\n

Focus on local market<\/h2>\n

FMCG companies do not see any immediate impact of the import restrictions. <\/p>\n

The DGFT had also stopped imports of processed food items \u2013 baked products, snacks, chips and confectionery \u2013 through any land port in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and two in West Bengal (Changrabandha and Fulbari). <\/p>\n

A senior executive with a FMCG company told businessline<\/i>, \u201cMost FMCG companies, who have base in the country, produce for the\u00a0local\u00a0market. Hence, the import restrictions are unlikely to have an impact on their\u00a0operations.\u201d <\/p>\n

Incidentally, companies have been witnessing some recovery in their Bangladesh businesses. <\/p>\n

For instance, Marico during its recent earnings call said, Bangladesh posted double-digit growth in Q4 and FY25, \u201camid a challenging operating environment\u201d. In fact, from a Parachute coconut oil-dominated portfolio (90 per cent), there is a change with premiumisation of product basket taking place there. <\/p>\n

Infra projects may get delayed<\/h2>\n

Indian railway firms involved in projects\/collaborations in Bangladesh could face delays due to disruptions in construction and operational activities. Logistical issues related to the movement of goods and materials for railway projects might escalate, affecting project timelines. <\/p>\n

RITES \u2013 the export arm of Indian Railways \u2013 had an export order book of \u20b91,360 crore as on March 31, 2025. This includes key international orders such as the Bangladesh order for 200 passenger coaches valued at \u20b9900 crore; the Mozambique order for 10 locomotives worth \u20b9300 crore, and three orders from South Africa (each for 3 locomotives) amounting to approximately \u20b9150 crore.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe groundwork for the delivery of both locomotives and coaches has already commenced. Additionally, inter-country delegation visits and ongoing bilateral discussions continue to strengthen project coordination\u00a0and\u00a0execution,\u201d a person in the know said. <\/p>\n

In FY25, Indian steel exports to Bangladesh \u2013 primarily for infra projects \u2013 stood at \u20b9425 crore (in value), or 506,000 tonnes. This included 363,000 tonnes of sponge iron. <\/p>\n

\u201cApart from select supply of sponge iron or billets, not much finished steel orders generally come in from Bangladesh,\u201d a market participant said. <\/p>\n

(With inputs from Meenakshi Verma Ambwani) <\/i><\/p>\n

Published on May 19, 2025 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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