The united voice of
Ludhiana's garment makers
The official body of Ludhiana's ready-made garment manufacturers — uniting makers, championing the trade, and hosting India's largest garment exhibition.
United We Are · Stronger We Are
LRGMA is the official body uniting Ludhiana's ready-made garment manufacturers. For over four decades we have championed the trade, represented makers before industry and government, and hosted India's largest garment exhibition — connecting brands with buyers nationwide.
One industry, one powerful voice
LRGMA brings together Ludhiana's ready-made garment manufacturers — representing their interests, hosting India's largest garment exhibition, and building a community where every maker can grow.
Advocacy
Representing members before policy-makers, councils and government bodies.
Exhibitions
India's largest garment expo, connecting makers with buyers nationwide.
Community
A trusted network of Ludhiana's leading garment houses and brands.
Growth
Skilling, sustainability and market-access programmes for members.
The Manchester of India
Ludhiana is the beating heart of India's apparel trade. For generations the city's spinning mills, knitting units and garment houses have clothed the country — earning it the title 'Manchester of India'. Around 95% of India's woollen and acrylic knitwear is produced here, and the cluster supplies more than 90% of the apparel made for the domestic market.
Behind those numbers is an ecosystem few cities in the world can match: over 14,000 micro, small and medium enterprises spanning spinning, weaving, knitting, processing and garmenting, providing direct and indirect livelihoods to roughly four lakh people. From high-fashion winterwear to everyday essentials, if it is knitted or stitched in India, chances are it began its journey in Ludhiana.
~95%
of India's woollen & acrylic knitwear made in Ludhiana
90%+
of domestic-market apparel comes from this cluster
14,000+
MSMEs across spinning, knitting & garmenting
4,00,000+
livelihoods supported, directly & indirectly
LRGMA Autumn–Winter Exhibition 2026
Three days that bring India's garment trade to Ludhiana — 200+ exhibiting brands and 50,000+ visiting buyers. Register free and collect your QR entry pass instantly on WhatsApp.
- 26–28 July 2026
- Punjab Agricultural University, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana
Connecting Manufacturers Nationwide
A history buyers and brands trust
Every edition has grown the trade further. A recent three-day expo at PAU drew 3,000–4,000 trade buyers to 50+ exhibitors across kidswear, menswear and womenswear — and sent manufacturers home with order books fuller than they'd seen in seasons.
Ludhiana has long been the beating heart of India's apparel manufacturing. At LRGMA our purpose is simple — to stand together as one industry, raise our collective voice, and create an environment where every manufacturer, big or small, can grow. Our doors are open to every maker who shares the dream of a stronger, prouder Ludhiana garment industry.
Mr. Sandeep Behl
President, LRGMA
Mr. Darshan Lal Gaba
Chairman
Mr. A.S. Dua
Mentor
Mr. Sandeep Behl
President
Mr. Shobhan Singla
Advisor
Mr. Amandeep Singh
General Secretary
Mr. Saurav Gupta
Finance Secretary
From the show floor
An industry that clothes a nation
Textiles and apparel are one of India's largest industries — and Ludhiana, the Manchester of India, is one of its most important production centres.
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Of India's GDP
Textiles & apparel contribute around 2% of India's GDP and about 11% of manufacturing value added.
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India's textile & apparel exports
Annual exports, with ready-made garments the single largest category at over $14 billion.
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People employed nationwide
One of India's largest employers — over 45 million people work in textiles and apparel.
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Ludhiana's annual turnover
The city's textile & apparel cluster turns over more than ₹20,000 crore every year.
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Exported from Ludhiana yearly
Hosiery and knitwear worth around ₹2,000 crore ship from Ludhiana to markets worldwide.
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Hosiery & knitwear units in the city
From large modern factories to home-based workshops — the densest knitwear cluster in India.
Experience Ludhiana's garment industry up close
Meet the makers of India's apparel capital at the LRGMA Garment Exhibition — entry is free for trade buyers and visitors. For trade enquiries and everything else, the association is a message away.