PDS Partners With Global Apparel Manufacturer; Key Details Inside

On Wednesday, Indian equity benchmarks traded higher, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index gaining 0.11 per cent to 24,078.50. Against the broader market strength, shares of PDS Limited traded at Rs 377.20, down 1.32 per cent from the previous close, after the company announced a strategic partnership between its manufacturing business and Indonesia's Busana Apparel Group.

Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Manufacturing Platform

PDS has entered into a strategic partnership with Busana Apparel Group, one of Indonesia's largest apparel manufacturers with annual revenues exceeding USD 500 million. The collaboration aims to create a next-generation global manufacturing platform to serve international brands and retailers seeking diversified sourcing destinations.

The partnership combines the strengths of both companies across manufacturing, product innovation, design and customer engagement. It is expected to provide customers with greater manufacturing flexibility, improved production scale, faster speed-to-market, enhanced supply chain resilience and access to a broader multi-country manufacturing network.

Capitalising on Global Supply Chain Diversification

The company said the partnership comes at a time when global sourcing strategies are undergoing significant changes due to evolving trade agreements, tariff structures and the continued adoption of China Plus One strategies.

As brands increasingly diversify their sourcing footprint across multiple countries, the partnership is intended to strengthen the combined manufacturing capabilities of PDS and Busana while improving their ability to serve customers with scalable and resilient supply chain solutions.

Busana's Global Manufacturing Presence

Busana Apparel Group is one of Indonesia's leading apparel manufacturers with annual revenues of more than USD 500 million. The company operates manufacturing facilities across Indonesia and, through strategic ventures, has a presence in India, Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras and Italy, giving it a diversified global manufacturing footprint.

Management Commentary

Pallak Seth, Executive Vice Chairman of PDS Limited, said manufacturing has evolved into a strategic capability that creates long-term value for customers. He added that the partnership with Busana strengthens the company's global manufacturing ecosystem and enhances its ability to deliver greater flexibility, speed, innovation and resilience.

Sanjay Jain, Group CEO of PDS Limited, said the company's manufacturing business has grown into a strategic pillar through continued investments in capacity, technology and operational excellence. He noted that the partnership further strengthens PDS's manufacturing platform and improves its ability to serve global brands with greater scale and agility.

About the Company

PDS Limited is a global fashion infrastructure company providing product development, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution solutions to international brands and retailers. The company operates an extensive global network spanning multiple countries and serves customers across apparel, accessories and consumer products.

The company manages over USD 2.2 billion in gross merchandise value and reported consolidated revenue of Rs 13,110 crore in FY26.
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