CHAPTER IV

DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION

In this chapter, the analysis and interpretation of the study on " Export performance of hosiery
industry- A study with reference to select export units in Tirupur city is presented on the opinion
of samples of 35 hosiery export units in Tirupur city through a questionnaire containing 30
questions. The following tools were employed in tune with the objective of the study.

1) Percentage Analysis
2) Rank Analysis
3) Chi Square Analysis
4) Correlation Analysis

PERCENTAGE ANALYSIS:

MEANING:

Percentage analysis is the method to represent raw streams of data as a percentage (a part in 100-
percent) for better understanding of collected data. The percentage method is used for comparing
certain features. The collected data is represented in the form of tables and graphs in order to
give effective comparisons. The percentage analysis is carried out for most of the questions
given in the interview schedule. This analysis describes the classification of the respondents
falling under each category

FORMULA:

Percentage is calculated using this formula

Percentage = No. of respondents/ total respondents *100

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 TABLE NO. 4.1.1

PLACE OF THE HOSIERY UNIT

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 TIRUPUR 29 83
2 KANGEYAM 2 6
3 AVINASHI 3 9
4 PALLADAM 1 3
TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the place of business of 35 Hosiery export units, 83% of units are in
Tirupur city, 6% of units are in kangeyam, 9% of units are in Avinashi, 3% of units are in
Palladam.

Therefore, the majority of the respondents (Hosiery export units)83% belong to Tirupur
city.

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GRAPH 1

PLACE OF HOSIERY UNIT

35

30

25

20
NO. OF RESPONDENTS

15

10

0
Tirupur kangeyam Avinashi palladam

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 TABLE NO.4.1.2

TYPES OF HOSIERY PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN THE UNIT

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENTS E
1 A. A. Men 2 6
2 B. Women 5 14
3 C. Kids 3 9
4 D. Men, women 4 11
5 E. Men, kids 3 9
6 F. women, kids 8 23
7 G. Men, women, kids 10 29
Total 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the Types of hosiery products produced in the 35 unit, 6% of units
produce men products only, 14% of units produce women products only, 9% of units produce
kids products only, 11% of units produce men & women products only, 9% of units produce men
& kids products only, 23% of units produce women & kids products only, 29% of units produce
all men, women & kids products.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, 29% of them produce all men, women & kids
products.

GRAPH 2

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 TYPES OF HOSIERY PRODUCTS PRODUCED

Men, women, kids 10

women, kids 8

Men, kids 3

Men, women 4

kids 3

women 5

Men 2

NO. OF RESPONDENTS

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 TABLE NO.4.1.3

INCREASE IN PRODUCTION WHEN COMPARED TO PREVIOUS YEAR

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENTS E
(%)
1 A. YES 31 89
2 B. NO 4 11
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the increase in production when compared to previous year of 35 hosiery
units, 89% of units responded ‘Yes’ to increase in production when compared to previous year,
11% of units responded ‘No’ to increase in production when compared to previous year.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, 89% of them responded ‘Yes’ to increase in
production when compared to previous year.

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GRAPH 3

INCREASE IN PRODUCTION WHEN COMPARED

TO PREVIOUS YEAR

NO
11%

YES
89%

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 TABLE NO 4.1.4

PERCENTAGE OF INCREASE (YEAR ON YEAR BASIS)

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. 0-25% 7 20
2 B. 25-50% 12 34
3 C. 50-75% 14 40
4 D. 75-100% 2 6
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the percentage of increase (year on year basis) of 35 respondents, 20%
of units responded 0-25% increase in production (year on year basis), 34% of units responded
25-50% increase in production (year on year basis), 40% of units responded 50-75% increase in
production (year on year basis), 6% of units responded 75-100% increase in production (year on
year basis).

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, 40% of recorded 50-75% increase in
production (year on year basis),

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GRAPH 4

PERCENTAGE OF INCREASE (YEAR ON YEAR

BASIS)

NO. OF RESPONDENTS
14

12

0-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100%

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 TABLE NO.4.1.5

PERCENTAGE OF EXPORTS WITH REGARD TO TOTAL PRODUCTION

S.NO PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. 0-25% 6 17
2 B. 25-50% 22 63
3 C. 50-75% 6 17
4 D. 75-100% 1 3
TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the percentage of exports with regard to total production of 35
respondents, 17% of units responded 0-25% of exports with regard to total production, 63% of
units responded 25-50% of exports with regard to total production, 17% of units responded 50-
75% of exports with regard to total production, 3% of units responded 75-100% of exports with
regard to total production.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, 63% of units recorded 25-50% of exports with
regard to total production.

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GRAPH 5

PERCENTAGE OF EXPORTS WITH REGARD TO

TOTAL PRODUCTION
25
22

20

15

10
6 6

5
1

0
0-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100%

NO. OF RESPONDENTS

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TABLE NO 4.1.6

PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN REVENUE FROM EXPORT OF HOSIERY

PRODUCTS.

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. 0-25% 8 23
2 B. 25-50% 12 34
3 C. 50-75% 13 37
4 D. 75-100% 2 6
5 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the percentage increase in revenue from export of hosiery products of 35
respondents, 23% of units responded 0-25% increase in revenue from export of hosiery products,
34% of units responded 25-50% increase in revenue from export of hosiery products, 37% of
units responded 50-75% increase in revenue from export of hosiery products, 2% of units
responded 75-100% increase in revenue from export of hosiery products.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, 37% of units recorded 50-75% increase in
revenue from export of hosiery products.

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GRAPH 6

 PERCENTAGE INCREASE IN REVENUE FROM

EXPORT OF HOSIERY PRODUCTS.

6%
0-25%
23%
25-50%
50-75%
75-100%
37%

34%

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 TABLE NO. 4.1.7

FACTOR OF PRODUCTION THAT AFFECTS THE MOST IN EXPORT

PERFORMANCE OF HOSIERY UNITS

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. LAND 4 11
2 B. LABOUR 15 43
3 C. CAPITAL 15 43
4 D. ORGANISATION 1 3
5 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the factor of production that affects the most in export performance of
hosiery units of 35 respondents, 11% of units responded Land which affects the most in export
performance of hosiery units, 43% of units responded Labour which affects the most in export
performance of hosiery units, 43% of units responded Capital which affects the most in export
performance of hosiery units, 3% of units responded Orangization which affects the most in
export performance of hosiery units.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (43% of units) states both Labour and Capital
affects the most in export performance of hosiery units

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GRAPH 7

FACTOR OF PRODUCTION THAT AFFECTS THE

MOST IN EXPORT PERFORMANCE OF HOSIERY
UNITS

Organisation 1

Capital 15 NO. OF RESPONDENTS

Labour 15

Land 4

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

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 TABLE NO.4.1.8

AVAILABILITY OF SUFFICIENT LABOUR FORCE IN TIRUPUR CITY TO MEET

THE GLOBAL DEMAND

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. YES 27 77
2 B. NO 8 23
3 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the Availability of sufficient Labour force in Tirupur city to meet the
global demand of 35 respondents, 77% of units responded ‘YES’ to meet the global demand,
23% of units responded ‘NO’ to meet the global demand.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (77% of units) believe Tirupur city has
sufficient Labour force to meet the global demand.

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GRAPH 8

AVAILABILITY OF SUFFICIENT LABOUR FORCE IN

TIRUPUR CITY TO MEET THE GLOBAL DEMAND

NO
23%

YES
77%

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 TABLE NO.4.1.9

SOURCE THE HUMAN RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR THE PRODUCTION AND

DISTRIBUTION, IN CASE OF DEFICIENCY.

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. OTHER DISTRICTS OF TAMILNADU 10 29
2 B. SOUTH INDIAN STATES 9 26
3 C. NORTH INDIAN STATES 16 46
4 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the source the human resources required for the production and
distribution, in case of deficiency of 35 respondents, 29% of units responded they source from
Other districts of Tamilnadu, 26% of units responded they source from South Indian states, 46%
of units responded they source from North Indian states.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (46% of units) states that they the source the
human resources required for the production and distribution from North Indian states, in
case of deficiency.

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GRAPH 9

SOURCE THE HUMAN RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR

THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION, IN CASE OF
DEFICIENCY.

Other districts of Tamilnadu

29%
North Indian states
46%

South Indian states

26%

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 TABLE NO.4.1.10

GROWTH OF HOSIERY INDUSTRY AFTER THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. Yes 22 63
2 B. No 13 37
3 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the Growth of hosiery industry after the Covid 19 pandemic OF 35
respondents, 63% of units responded ‘YES’, 37% of units responded ‘NO’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (63% of units) states ‘YES’ that the hosiery
industry has grown after the Covid 19 pandemic.

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GRAPH 10

GROWTH OF HOSIERY INDUSTRY AFTER THE

COVID 19 PANDEMIC

NO. OF RESPONDENTS

22

13

Yes No

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 TABLE NO. 4.1.11

FACTORS LEAD TO THE GROWTH OF THE HOSIERY INDUSTRY AFTER THE

COVID 19 PANDEMIC

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. GLOBAL DEMAND 6 27
2 B. CHEAP FACTORS OF PRODUCTION 5 23
3 C. GOVERNMENT AID 10 45
4 D. INFRASTRUCTURE 1 5
DEVELOPMENT(TRANSPORT, POWER)
5 TOTAL 22 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the factors lead to the growth of the hosiery industry after the covid 19
pandemic of 22 respondents, 27% of units responded ‘Global demand’, 23% of units responded’
cheap factors of production’, 45% of units responded’ Government aid’, 5% of units responded’
Infrastructure development(transport, power).

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (45% of units) believe that Government aid
has lead to the growth of the hosiery industry after the covid 19 pandemic.

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 TABLE NO 4.1.12

FACTOR THAT DOWNGRADES THE GROWTH OF THE HOSIERY INDUSTRY

AFTER THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. POOR GLOBAL DEMAND 4 31
2 B. COSTLY FACTORS OF PRODUCTION 5 38
3 C. INCREASED GLOBAL COMPETITION 3 23
4 D. POOR INFRASTRUCTURE 1 8
FACILITY(TRANSPORT, POWER)
5 TOTAL 13 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the factors that downgrade the growth of the hosiery industry after the
covid 19 pandemic of 13 respondents, 31% of units responded’ Poor Global demand’, 38% of
units responded’ costly factors of production’, 23% of units responded’ Increased global
competition’, 8% of units responded’ Poor Infrastructure facility(transport, power)’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (38% of units) emphasis costly factors of
production that downgrade the growth of the hosiery industry after the covid 19 pandemic.

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 TABLE NO. 4.1.13

TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS MADE INTO USE IN THE PRODUCTION OF

HOSIERY EXPORT UNITS

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

RESPONDE E
NTS (%)
1 A. PARTLY MADE INTO USE 21 60
2 B. FULLY MADE INTO USE 10 29
3 C. NEVER MADE INTO USE 4 11
4 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the Technological advancements made into use in the production of
hosiery export units of 35 respondents, 60% of units responded ‘Partly made into use’, 29% of
units responded ‘Fully made into use’, 11% of units responded ‘Never made into use’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (60% of units) states that the Technological
advancements partly made into use in the production of hosiery.

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 TABLE NO 4.1.14

AFFORDABILITY TO PURCHASE THE LATEST OR ADVANCED MACHINERY

THAT IMPROVES EFFICIENCY IN PRODUCTION

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

RESPONDEN E
TS (%)
1 A. YES 29 83
2 B. NO 6 17
3 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the Affordability to purchase the latest or advanced machinery that
improves efficiency in production OF 35 respondents, 83% of units responded ‘YES’, 17% of
units responded “NO".

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (38% of units) States YES to the affordability

to purchase the latest or advanced machinery that improves efficiency in production.

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 TABLE NO.4.1.15

GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES TO INSTALL THE CAPITAL INTENSIVE HEAVY

MACHINERIES.

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. YES 21 60
2 B. NO 14 40
3 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the government subsidies to install the capital intensive heavy
machineries of 35 respondents, 60% of units responded ‘YES’, 40% of units responded ‘NO’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (60% of units) States YES that the government
provides subsidies to install the capital intensive heavy machineries.

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 TABLE NO.4.1.16

SATISFACTION TOWARDS GOVERNMENT PROVIDES SUBSIDIES TO INSTALL

THE CAPITAL INTENSIVE HEAVY MACHINERIES

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. HIGHLY SATISFIED 2 6
2 B. SATISFIED 14 40
3 C. NEUTRAL 12 34
4 D. DISSATISFIED 6 17
5 E. HIGHLY DISSATISFIED 1 3
6 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the satisfaction towards government subsidies to install the capital
intensive heavy machineries of 35 respondents, 6% of units responded ‘Highly satisfied’, 40% of
units responded ‘Satisfied’, 34% of units responded ‘neutral’, 17% of units responded
‘Dissatisfied’, 3% of units responded ‘Highly Dissatisfied’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (40% of units) are Satisfied towards
government subsidies to install the capital intensive heavy machineries.

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 TABLE NO. 4.1.17

GOOD WAREHOUSING CAPACITY TO STORE THE FINISHED PRODUCTS

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. YES 28 80
2 B. NO 7 20
3 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts good warehousing capacity to store the finished products possessed by
hosiery units of 35 respondents, 80% of units responded ‘YES’, 20% of units responded ‘NO’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (80% of units) States YES that the units have
good warehousing capacity to store the finished products.

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 TABLE NO. 4.1.18

OWNERSHIP OF THE WAREHOUSE

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. OWN 14 50
2 B. GOVERNMENT WAREHOUSES 10 36
3 C. PRIVATE WAREHOUSE 4 14
4 TOTAL 28 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the ownership of the warehouse of 35 respondents, 50% of units
responded ‘Own’, 36% of units responded ‘Government warehouse’, 14% of units responded
‘private warehouse’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (50% of units) Have their own warehouse
facility.

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 TABLE NO. 4.1.19

ROLE OF LOGISTIC IN TERMS OF EXPORT PERFORMANCE OF HOSIERY

UNITS.

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. TIMELY DELIVERY 10 29
2 B. PRESERVING QUALITY WHILE 14 40
TRANSPORT
3 C. SUPPLY AND DEMAND EQUILIBRIUM 7 20
4 D. COST CONSTRAINS 4 11
5 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the role of logistic in terms of export performance of 35 respondents,
29% of units responded ‘Timely delivery’, 40% of units responded ‘Preserving quality while
transport’, 20% of units responded ‘Supply and demand equilibrium’, 11% of units responded
‘Cost constrains’.

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Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (40% of units) States ‘Preserving quality while
transport’ is the main role of logistic in terms of export performance.

TABLE NO.4.1.20

PROBLEMS FACED IN TERMS OF TRANSPORT OF HOSIERY PRODUCTS TO THE

EXPORT TERMINAL

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. DELAY IN SUPPLYING 4 11
2 B. HIGH FUEL AND FREIGHT CHARGES 18 51
3 C. INEFFICIENT LOADING AND 10 29
UNLOADING
4 D. DAMAGES 3 9
5 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the problems faced in terms of transport of hosiery products to the export
terminal of 35 respondents, 11% of units responded ‘delay in supplying’, 51% of units responded

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‘high fuel and freight charges’, 29% of units responded ‘inefficient loading and unloading’, 9%
of units responded ‘damages’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (51% of units) reported that high fuel and
freight charges are main problems faced in terms of transport of hosiery products to the
export terminal.

TABLE NO. 4.1.21

BEST TRANSPORT MODEL FOR TRANSPORT OF HOSIERY PRODUCTS TO THE

EXPORT TERMINAL

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. LORRY 12 34
2 B. TRUCK 13 37
3 C. MINIVAN 7 20
4 D. RAILS 3 9
5 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

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The above table depicts the best transport model for transport of hosiery products to the export
terminal of 35 respondents, 34% of units responded ‘lorry’, 37% of units responded ‘truck’, 20%
of units responded ‘minivan’, 9% of units responded ‘rails’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (37% of units) reported that ‘TRUCK’ is the
best transport model for transport of hosiery products to the export terminal.

TABLE NO. 4.1.22

PERCENTAGE OF LOGISTICS COST THAT ADD UP TO TOTAL OF HOSIERY

EXPORT PRODUCTS

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. 0-5% 7 20
2 B. 5-10% 10 29
3 C. 10-15% 12 34
4 D. 15-20% 5 14
5 E. more than 20% 1 3
6 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

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INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the percentage of logistics cost that add up to total of hosiery export
products of 35 respondents, 20% of units responded ‘0-5%’, 29% of units responded ‘5-10%’,
34% of units responded ‘10-15%’, 14% of units responded ‘15-20%’, 3% of units responded
‘more than 20%’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (34% of units) reported that 10-15% of
logistics cost that add up to total of hosiery export products.

TABLE NO. 4.1.23

AREAS WHERE THE GOVERNMENT CAN AID HOSIERY INDUSTRY THE MOST

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. EXPORT SUBSIDIES 7 20
2 B. EXPORT POLICIES 13 37
3 C. INDUSTRIAL LOANS 10 29
4 D. PRODUCTION LINKED INCENTIVE 5 14
SCHEMES
5 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

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INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the areas where the government can aid hosiery industry the most OF 35
respondents, 20% of units responded ‘Export subsidies’, 37% of units responded ‘Export
policies’, 29 of units responded ‘Industrial loans’, 14% of units responded ‘Production linked
incentive schemes’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (37% of units) reported that Export policies is
the area where the government can aid hosiery industry the most.

TABLE NO.4.1.24

GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIES IN EXPORTS RESULTS IN INCREASE IN

PRODUCTIVITY

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. YES 22 63
2 B. NO 13 37
3 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

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INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the government subsidies in exports results in increase in productivity of
35 respondents, 63% of units responded ‘YES’, 37% of units responded ‘NO’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (63% of units) reported ‘YES’ that the
government subsidies in exports results in increase in productivity.

TABLE NO. 4.1.25

COUNTRIES TO EXPORTS THE HOSIERY PRODUCT

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. USA 14 40
2 B. MIDDLE EAST 5 14
3 C. EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES 12 34
4 D. AFRICAN COUNTRIES 2 6
5 E. SOUTH ASIAN COUNTRIES 2 6

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6 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the countries to exports the hosiery product of 35 respondents, 40% of
units responded ‘USA’, 14% of units responded ‘Middle east’, 34% of units responded
‘European union countries’, 6% of units responded ‘African countries’, , 6% of units responded
‘South Asian countries’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (40% of units) responded that ‘USA’ is the
most preferred country to export the hosiery products.

TABLE NO. 4.1.26

CHANNEL OF EXPORT OF HOSIERY PRODUCTS

S.N PARTICULARS NO. OF PERCENTAG

O RESPONDENT E
S (%)
1 A. DIRECT EXPORT 6 17
2 B. THROUGH AGENCY 25 71

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3 C. THROUGH UNIONS 4 11
4 TOTAL 35 100
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

The above table depicts the channel of export of hosiery products of 35 respondents, 17% of
units responded ‘Direct export’, 71% of units responded ‘Through agency’, 11% of units
responded ‘Through unions’.

Therefore, the majority of the hosiery units, (71% of units) stated that they export hosiery
products through the channel ‘Agency’.

4.2 RANK ANALYSIS

"RANKING" refers to the data transformation in which numerical or Ordinal values are
replaced by their rank when the data are sorted.

TABLE NO. 4.2.1

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 RANK OF MAIN ADVANTAGE OF BEING A MEMBER IN (TEA) TIRUPUR
EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION

RANK OF MAIN ADVANTAGE OF BEING A RANK 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL RANK

MEMBER IN (TEA) VALUE 5 4 3 2 1 SCORE
BETTER REPRESENTATION NO'S 12 11 6 1 5 129 1
SCORE 60 44 18 2 5

BARGAINING POWER NO'S 7 12 6 8 2 119 2

SCORE 35 48 18 16 2
ABILITY TO SOLVE DISPUTES NO'S 5 3 18 6 3 106 3
SCORE 25 12 54 12 3
AVAILABILITY OF VALUABLE INFORMATION NO'S 3 5 4 13 10 83 4
SCORE 15 20 12 26 10
NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY NO'S 8 4 1 7 15 88 5
SCORE 40 16 3 14 15

Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

It is inferred from the above table that the main advantage of being a member in (TEA) Tirupur
exporters association, ‘Better Representation’ as they ranked it first, followed by ‘Bargaining
Power’ in second, ‘Ability To Solve Disputes’ in third, ‘Availability Of Valuable Information’ in
fourth, ‘Networking Opportunity’ in fifth.

Thus, it is inferred that the majority of the respondents ranked ‘Better Representation’ as
the first main advantage of being a member in (TEA) tirupur exporters association.

TABLE NO 4.2.2
RANK OF STRENGTHS OF TIRUPUR CITY FOR THRIVING OF HOSIERY EXPORT
UNITS

RANK OF STRENGTHS OF TIRUPUR CITY FOR RANK 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL RANK

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THRIVING OF HOSIERY UNITS VALUE 5 4 3 2 1 SCORE
NO'S 11 4 6 4 10
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION 107 2
SCORE 55 16 18 8 10
NO'S 11 8 8 6 2
AVAILABILITY OF FACTORS OF PRODUCTION 125 1
SCORE 55 32 24 12 2
NO'S 3 8 14 4 6
INFRASTRUCTURE 103 3
SCORE 15 32 42 8 6
NO'S 6 6 5 15 3
SUPPORT FROM LOCAL BODIES 102 4
SCORE 30 24 15 30 3
NO'S 4 9 2 6 14
TRANSPORTATION FACILITY 88 5
SCORE 20 36 6 12 14
Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

It is inferred from the above table that the strengths of Tirupur city for thriving of hosiery export
units, ‘Availability Of Factors Of Production’ as they ranked it first, followed by ‘Geographic
Location’ in second, ‘Infrastructure’ in third, ‘Support From Local Bodies’ in fourth,
‘Transportation Facility’ in fifth.

Thus, it is inferred that the majority of the respondents ranked ‘Availability of factors of
production’ as the first main strengths of Tirupur city for thriving of hosiery export units.

TABLE NO. 4.2.3

RANK OF WEAKNESSES OF THE TIRUPUR CITY FOR THE SHORTCOMINGS OF
HOSIERY UNITS

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RANK OF WEAKNESSES OF THE
RANK 1 2 3 4 5 TOTAL
TIRUPUR CITY FOR THE RANK
VALUE 5 4 3 2 1 SCORE
SHORTCOMINGS OF HOSIERY UNITS
NO'S 19 7 5 0 4
HIGH FACTORS AND FREIGHT CHARGES 142 1
SCORE 95 28 13 0 4
NO'S 7 17 5 3 3
POOR INDUSTRY WASTE MANAGEMENT 127 2
SCORE 35 68 15 6 3
NO'S 4 4 14 8 5
POOR LOGISTICS FACILITY 99 3
SCORE 20 16 42 16 5
NO'S 0 4 5 19 7
POOR INFRASTRUCTURE 76 5
SCORE 0 16 15 38 7
INEFFICIENCY OF UTILIZATION THE NO'S 5 3 6 5 16
81 4
NATURAL RESOURCES SCORE 25 12 18 10 16

Source: Primary Data

INTERPRETATION:

It is inferred from the above table that the weaknesses of the Tirupur city for the shortcomings of
hosiery units, ‘high factors and freight charges’ as they ranked it first, followed by ‘poor industry
waste management’ in second, ‘poor logistics facility’ in third, ‘poor infrastructure’ in fourth,
‘inefficiency of utilization the natural resources’ in fifth.

Thus, it is inferred that the majority of the respondents ranked ‘high factors and freight
charges’ is as first main weakness of the Tirupur city for the shortcomings of hosiery units.

4.3 CHI-SQUARE ANALYSIS

A CHI-SQUARE statistic is a measure of the difference between theObserved and expected

frequencies of the outcomes of a set of events or variables. The value depends on the size of

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the difference between actual and observed values, the degree of freedom and the sample
size.

TABLE NO 4.3.1

ANALYSIS BETWEEN TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT MADE INTO USE &

INCREASE IN PRODUCTION

CROSSTABULATION

PERCENTAGE OF INCREASE IN
count
PRODUCTION

0-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% Total

TECHNOLOGICL PARTLY MADE INTO

6 5 10 0 21
ADVANCEMENT USE
MADE INTO USE FULLY MADE INTO
1 7 2 0 10
USE

NEVER MADE INTO

0 0 2 2 4
USE

Total 7 12 14 2 35

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Chi-Square Tests

Value df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)

Pearson Chi-Square 13.793a 6 .032

Likelihood Ratio 15.575 6 .016

Linear-by-Linear
.869 1 .351
Association

N of Valid Cases 35

a. 10 cells (83.3%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected
count is .69.

INTERPRETATION:

Null hypothesis: There is no association between Technological advancement made into use and
the increase in production.
Alternative hypothesis: There is association between Technological advancement made into use
and the increase in production.

The Pearson chi-square’s p-value is 0.032 which is less than level of significance 0.05, thus we
reject our null hypothesis.

Therefore, there is an association between Technological advancement made into use and
the increase in production

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 TABLE NO. 4.3.2

ANALYSIS BETWEEN FACTORS LEAD TO THE GROWTH OF HOSIERY UNITS

AFTER COVID 19 PANDAMIC & INCREASE IN REVENUE.

CROSSTABULATION
PERCENTAGE INCREASE
IN REVENUE FROM
COUNT
EXPORT OF HOSIERY
PRODUCTS

0- 25- 50- 75-

25% 50% 75% 100% Total

FACTORS LEAD TO GLOBAL DEMAND 3 2 3 1 9

THE GROWTH OF CHEAP FACTORS OF
2 5 5 0 12
HOSIERY EXPORT PRODUCTION
UNITS AFTER THE
GOVERNMENT AID 2 1 3 1 7
PANDAMIC
INFRASTRUCTURE(TRANSPORT,
1 4 2 0 7
POWER)

Total 8 12 13 2 35

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Chi-Square Tests

Value Df Asymp. Sig. (2-sided)

Pearson Chi-Square 6.160a 9 .724

Likelihood Ratio 6.975 9 .640

Linear-by-Linear
.000 1 .988
Association

N of Valid Cases 35

a. 16 cells (100.0%) have expected count less than 5. The minimum expected count is .40.

INTERPRETATION:

Null hypothesis: There is no association between factors lead to the growth of hosiery units after
Covid 19 pandamic & increase in revenue.

Alternative hypothesis: There is association between factors lead to the growth of hosiery units
after Covid 19 pandamic & increase in revenue.

The Pearson chi-square’s p-value is 0.724 which is greater than level of significance 0.05, thus
we accept our null hypothesis.

Therefore, there is no association between factors lead to the growth of hosiery units after
Covid 19 pandamic & increase in revenue.

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4.4 CORRELATION ANALYSIS

Correlation is a statistical technique that shows how strongly two variables are related to each
other or the degree of association between the two. For example, if we have the weight and
height data of taller and shorter people, with the correlation between them, we can find out how
these two variables are related

TABLE NO. 4.4.1

CORRELATION OF TYPES OF PRODUCTS PRODUCED AND FACTORS

INFLUENCING THE EXPORT PERFORMANCE.

Correlations
FACTOR OF
Types of
PRODUCTION THAT
hosiery
AFFECTS THE MOST
products
IN EXPORT
produced
PERFORMANCE OF
in the unit
HOSIERY UNITS

FACTOR OF Pearson
1 .024
PRODUCTION THAT Correlation
AFFECTS THE MOST Sig. (2-tailed) .892
IN EXPORT
PERFORMANCE OF N 35 35
HOSIERY UNITS

Pearson
Types of hosiery .024 1
Correlation
products produced in
Sig. (2-tailed) .892
the unit
N 35 35

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INTERPRETATION

Null hypothesis: There is no correlation types of products produced and factors influencing the
export performance.

Alternative hypothesis: There is correlation relation between types of products produced and
factors influencing the export performance.

The Pearson correlation p-value is 0.892 which is greater than level of significance 0.05, thus we
accept our null hypothesis.

Therefore There is no correlation between types of products produced and factors

influencing the export performance.

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 TABLE NO. 4.4.2

CORRELATION BETWEEN OWNERSHIP OF WAREHOUSE AND LOGISTICS COST

Correlations
PERCENTAG
OWNERSHIP OF E OF
THE LOGISTICS
WAREHOUSE COST

OWNERSHIP OF Pearson
1 .654
THE Correlation
WAREHOUSE Sig. (2-tailed) .039

N 35 35

PERCENTAGE Pearson
.654 1
OF LOGISTICS Correlation
COST Sig. (2-tailed) .039

N 35 35

INTERPRETATION
Null hypothesis: There is no correlation between ownership of warehouse and logistics cost

Alternative hypothesis: There is correlation between ownership of warehouse and logistics

cost

The Pearson correlation p-value is 0.039 which is less than level of significance 0.05, thus we
reject our null hypothesis.

Therefore There is a correlation relationship between ownership of warehouse and logistics

cost.

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