{"id":35841,"date":"2021-09-21T14:27:32","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T08:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=35841"},"modified":"2021-10-22T14:20:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T08:50:46","slug":"top-3-ways-to-stepped-into-tshirt-business-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/top-3-ways-to-stepped-into-tshirt-business-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Ways to Stepped into T-shirt business in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">T-shirt is one of the widely-used clothing articles in the world.\u00a0Owing to this, setting up a T-shirts business has become a prominent choice for the start-up looking to establish a business model with minimal investment. The T-shirt market is highly competitive but still has a behemoth of potential from a growth standpoint. If you are intending to earn substantial revenue from this venture, you need to get started in the right way by picking up the right channels. In this article, we will discuss the three most productive ways for starting a t-shirt business in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"mt-3 mb-3 embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><iframe class=\"embed-responsive-item\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WTc4meD2SRc\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/top-3-ways-to-stepped-into-tshirt-business-in-india\/#Start_as_an_Exporter\" >Start as an Exporter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/top-3-ways-to-stepped-into-tshirt-business-in-india\/#Starts_as_an_online_seller\" >Starts as an online seller&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/top-3-ways-to-stepped-into-tshirt-business-in-india\/#Set_up_a_Factory_Outlet\" >Set up a Factory Outlet&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/top-3-ways-to-stepped-into-tshirt-business-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_as_an_Exporter\"><\/span>Start as an Exporter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most widely utilized &amp; a replenished commodity in apparel is the T-shirt, which is staple wear for people from all verticals of society. For India, this category is the prominent export product to the United State, and in the period Jan-April in FY 2020, t-shirt export has managed to secure the revenue of US $ 300 million despite countless disruptions in the trade. Though India is outfitted with integrated capabilities in knitwear, the nation\u2019s share in the overall T-shirt import of the USA, accounted for the US $ 5.58 billion. Functioning as an exporter is one the most profitable way to step into the t-shirt business in India.&nbsp; Considering these figures in mind, one can easily assume setting up a T-shirt export business is rather a profitable venture from a growth standpoint.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Some legalities need to be followed before commencing the export of T-shirts from India. These are as follows:&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Registration of Firm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To operate as a legal exporter, you must have a business setup in\nplace. You should open a sole proprietorship in the early phase with an\nenticing name and logo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Obtain a PAN Card&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>PAN refers to a ten-digit alphanumeric code, granted in the form of a laminated card, by the IT department. After availing of company registration, it is compulsory to avail of a <strong>PAN<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.incometaxindia.gov.in\/pages\/pan.aspx\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> card granted by the IT department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open the current Account&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After securing the firm registration &amp; PAN card, you are\nrequired to open a current account with any commercial bank to conduct\nbusiness-related transactions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import Export Code&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Import Export Code, i.e. is a ten-digit code granted by the DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade). It aims to legalize the activities related to foreign trade i.e. import and export. Therefore, <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/iec-registration\"><strong>IEC Registration<\/strong><\/a> is a mandate for all exporters, including the ones having export-driven t-shirt business in India. You can get this license by applying on the DGFT portal. During application submission, you will be asked to upload some mandatory documents such as business registration, owner\u2019s ID, proof of business place, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GST registration&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Entities dealing with t-shirt business either domestically or globally are liable to register under the GST regime. For new <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/gst-registration\"><strong>GST registration<\/strong><\/a>, visit the GST portal and fill the part 1 of the form, viz GST-REG 01. Here you need to furnish details like PAN, contact number, State, Email. Upon successful submission of these details, the portal will conduct the legal checks for the same and then forward the TRN to registered contact details. Next, the applicant is required to use the TRN for filing Part B of the aforesaid form. Upon submitting PART B, the authority would take around 3-7 days to grant the GST certification.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">RCMC from the Apparel Export Promotion Council<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Entities intending to commence the export-oriented T-shirt business\nin India are required to avail of this certification. To become a registered\nmember of AEPC, the following documents are required under FTP, may be\nfurnished at any AEPC office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Application form available on the AEPC website&nbsp;<\/li><li>The self-certified copy of the import-export code&nbsp;<\/li><li>A notarized declaration on the non-judicial stamp paper<\/li><li>A self-attested copy of MOA and AOA\/Certificate of ROFs\/partnership deed as the case may be.<\/li><li>In case the exporter intends to be legalized as a manufacturer exporter, self-attested SSI certificate\u2019s copy\/ LOI\/Factory license\/consent from the concerned authority.<\/li><li>Demand Draft\/Cheque\/Pay order worth Rs 10350 in favor of AEPC payable at the place of furnishing the application for registration<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the key objectives of the Apparel Export\nPromotion Council?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Imparting Skill to the workers\nin the apparel sector to ensure quality production&nbsp;<\/li><li>Arranging trade fairs and\nevents for exporters in India&nbsp;<\/li><li>Granting certification to\napparel exporters to earn better recognition at the global level<\/li><li>To setup design centers, to\ndevelop improved design suitable for export<\/li><li>To improve the standards as\nwell as the quality of the standards.&nbsp;<\/li><li>To develop an export\nmarket&nbsp;<\/li><li>To perform export promotion\nactivities&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Starts_as_an_online_seller\"><\/span>Starts as an online seller&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The online trading of apparel has gained a lot of momentum in the\npast few years.&nbsp;With different online marketing tools at your disposal,\nyou have the liberty of maximizing the brand reach at the lowest possible cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pros of setting up online T-shirt business&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Access to larger customer base&nbsp;<\/li><li>Access to an untapped market<\/li><li>Easy targeting of customers owing to different marketing tools&nbsp;<\/li><li>Cost Effective&nbsp; than conventional marketing channels<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_up_a_Factory_Outlet\"><\/span>Set up a Factory Outlet&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you aren\u2019t fond of online business and wish to set up a physical\nstore, then look no further than a Factory outlet. Factory outlet mitigates the\nmiddleman, enabling the manufacturer to sell out quality merchandize directly\nto the masses. General outlets, on the other hand, sell out-of-season or\nslightly flawed brand name merchandise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike general outlets, factory outlet represents brand\nmanufacturers. Subsequently, the owner of the factory outlet often has less\nliberty than general outlet owners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PROs of Factory Outlet Startups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>As a factory outlet, you would\nhave access to better brand recognition, Pan India marketing, &amp; other\nbenefits that aren\u2019t accessible to unbranded outlet stores.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Several manufactures facilitate\ntheir factory outlet stores with proven operational plans &amp; processes. You\nwill likely be needed to administer strict norms with brand protocols,\nworkflows &amp; processes.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> T-shirt business is a type of venture that has never gone out of trend. Considering the past data and production capabilities, this particular venture is likely expanded further and expected to secure more revenue from the domestic as well as international market. Connect with <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>CorpBiz<\/strong><\/a> in case you need professional services regarding the obtainment of the license mentioned above.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-set-up-carpet-export-business-in-india\/\">How to Set up Carpet Export Business in India?\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>T-shirt is one of the widely-used clothing articles in the world.\u00a0Owing to this, setting up a T-shirts business has become a prominent choice for the start-up looking to establish a business model with minimal investment. The T-shirt market is highly competitive but still has a behemoth of potential from a growth standpoint. 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