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The logistic industry in India is evolving rapidly and it is the interplay of infrastructure, technology and new types of service providers that will define whether the industry is able to help its customers to reduce their logistics costs and provide effective services. Despite weak economic sentiments, the logistics & warehousing industry continued to witness growth largely due to growth in retail, e-commerce and manufacturing sectors. The global logistics sector is expected to grow at around 10-15% in the period 2013-14. With this forward looking attitude and a promise growth and improvements, the service oriented logistics industry is all set to expand beyond the horizons in the latter half of this decade, utilizing this fiscal year as its launch pad. Hosiery and clothing sector also plays a major role in the Indian economy. On boosting India’s manufacturing exports during 12th five year plan(2012-2017), envisages India’s exports of textiles and clothing at US$ 64.41 billion by the end of march 2017.