PDS Limited has announced a strategic partnership between its manufacturing business and Busana Apparel Group, one of Indonesia’s leading apparel manufacturers, to strengthen its global manufacturing ecosystem and enhance supply chain capabilities for international fashion brands and retailers.
The partnership comes at a time when the global apparel industry is experiencing significant shifts in sourcing strategies, driven by evolving trade agreements, regional economic partnerships, changing tariff structures, and the continued adoption of China Plus One strategies. As brands increasingly seek diversified and resilient sourcing networks, the collaboration aims to provide greater manufacturing flexibility and operational efficiency.
With a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) exceeding USD 2.2 billion, PDS Limited offers end-to-end solutions across design-led sourcing, manufacturing, product development, sourcing-as-a-service, and brand management for leading global retailers and fashion brands.
Commenting on the partnership, Pallak Seth, Executive Vice Chairman, PDS Limited, said, “We have always believed that manufacturing is more than capacity – it is a strategic capability that creates lasting value for customers. This partnership with Busana Apparel Group reflects this philosophy, bringing together two complementary platforms to create a stronger global manufacturing ecosystem. This partnership not only broadens our manufacturing footprint but also strengthens our ability to support customers with greater flexibility, speed, innovation, and confidence in an increasingly dynamic global marketplace.”
Sanjay Jain, Group CEO, PDS Limited, added, “What began as a capability supporting our sourcing platform has evolved into a strategic business in its own right, driven by sustained investments in manufacturing capacity, technology, operational excellence, and a diversified multi-country footprint. Our partnership with Busana Apparel Group marks the next step in this journey, significantly strengthening our manufacturing platform and enhancing our ability to deliver greater resilience, flexibility, scalability, and speed-to-market for global brands and retailers.”
Busana Apparel Group is among Indonesia’s largest apparel manufacturers, generating annual revenues of over USD 500 million. The company operates manufacturing facilities across Indonesia and has an international presence through ventures in India, Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Italy.
Maniwanen Marimutu, Chairman of Busana Apparel Group, said, “The future of apparel belongs to those who can seamlessly combine innovation, manufacturing excellence, and global reach. Our partnership with PDS brings together highly complementary strengths to create an end-to-end platform that is well positioned to serve the evolving needs of global brands.”
Sunil Shewakramani, CEO of Busana Apparel Group, said, “As customers increasingly seek diversified, resilient, and agile supply chains, this partnership positions us to deliver greater scale, innovation, speed-to-market, and manufacturing excellence across multiple sourcing destinations. We look forward to building long-term value together and supporting our customers’ evolving global sourcing strategies.”
Through the collaboration, both organisations will jointly pursue new business opportunities with global brands and retailers while leveraging their combined expertise in manufacturing, product innovation, design, and customer engagement. The partnership is expected to offer customers diversified manufacturing capabilities, greater production flexibility, faster speed-to-market, enhanced supply chain resilience, and world-class manufacturing excellence.
