Extreme heat cuts Indian garment factory output up to 10%, hitting Uniqlo, M&S, Tesco supply
An NYU Stern study across 10 facilities in four Indian regions finds extreme heat is driving productivity losses of up to 10% at garment factories supplying Uniqlo, Marks & Spencer and Tesco, escalating sourcing risk and cost pressure for Western retailers reliant on the subcontinent.
What happened
Indian garment manufacturing sector · NYU Stern study finds extreme heat is causing up to 10% productivity losses at Indian garment factories supplying Uniqlo,
Key facts
- 10%
- 10 facilities
- 4 regions
Why this matters
Diversification toward Vietnam, Bangladesh, and nearshore sourcing partners — plus targeted investments in climate-resilient supplier capacity — becomes a more defensible strategic priority.