India needs to look at new markets, bigger basket

As the green shoots of Indian exports start showing, the new President of International Apparel Federation (IAF) Rahul Mehta, feels, increase exports, India needs to look at new markets and have a broader product basket. He believes, India has missed a huge opportunity since 2005. “It was a combination of government lethargy, lack of foresight and industry over confidence,” he explains, talking about the country’s position in world apparel trade.