Readymade garment exports up 25% in Sept; firms say can't sustain growth

Industry experts hope they would surpass last year's total RMG exports of Rs 1,16,588 crore, or $17.358 billion

After seeing a fall for three months in a row, ready-made garment (RMG) exports rose by 25 per cent in rupee terms and 30 per cent in dollar terms in September. But exporters say this will not be sustainable since government policies are not favourable.

RMG exports rose to Rs 10,707 crore in September 2017 from Rs 8,583.55 crore in the same month a year ago. In dollar terms, these figures were $1.662 billion as against $1.284 billion. Of the total RMG exports, 52 per cent is woven and 48 per cent is knitwear.

The sector started the year in April with