The ongoing political unrest and uncertainty in Bangladesh have led to a surge in orders for garment manufacturers in Madhya Pradesh (MP), a key hub for large and medium-sized garment production. Bangladesh, which emerged as the second-largest importer of goods from MP in 2023 and the first quarter of 2024, has seen its garment supply chain disrupted, pushing many domestic and international retailers to shift their sourcing to India. Shreyaskar Chaudhary, Managing Director of Pratibha Syntex, an apparel manufacturer and exporter of yarn, noted, "There is a significant increase in apparel orders as domestic retailers who previously sourced from Bangladesh are now turning to India. This shift has boosted domestic supply to major clothing brands and retailers and led to an upswing in exports to the United States and Europe." The current situation has prompted many local garment manufacturers to enhance capacity utilization in their factories. Akhilesh Rathi, Joint President of the Federation of MP Chamber of Commerce and Industries, commented, "The supply chain impact will be felt both in India and globally. While the disruption of raw material supplies, such as cotton, polyester, viscose, yarn, and fabrics, to Bangladesh may be temporary, it could lead to a long-term shift in manufacturing to India." Despite these opportunities, concerns remain about
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