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Institutional Factors and National Competitive Advantage: A Comparative Analysis in the Textile Industry

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Pallavi Singh1, *, Ruchi Agarwal2
1Ph.D. Scholar, Management Development Institute Gurgaon, Gurugram, Haryana, India
2Assistant Professor, Department of Strategic Management, Management Development Institute Gurgaon, Gurugram, Haryana, India
*Corresponding author. Email: fpm23pallavi_s@mdi.ac.in
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Pallavi Singh
Available Online 6 May 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-696-3_2How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Institutional factors; National competitive advantage; ESG; Textile industry; India; Bangladesh; Cost competitiveness; Emerging markets
Abstract

This study applies institutional theory to explore the sources of national competitive advantage in the textile industries of India and Bangladesh. The main objective is to understand how institutional characteristics, rather than solely firm-level capabilities or market-driven policies, shape competitiveness in emerging economies. This study examines how varying institutional agendas influence the textile industry in Bangladesh and India through the normative, mimetic, and coercive forces. Though India’s commitment to social welfare and compliance with ESG might be flagged as commendable, it focuses on undercutting India’s global standing in textile manufacturing cost competitiveness. To that effect, we are plagued by the pertinent question of whether, in their fight for competitive advantage, their adherence to ESG values inhibits developing countries. This study highlights the extent of relevance that institutional issues hold in the competitive equation, particularly in terms of the balance between moral commitment and financial interests. Also, this study is amongst the first study to compare national competitive advantage in institutional context particularly in developing markets.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the Sustainability in emerging economies - Integrating business excellence in management education (SEE-IBEME-2024)
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Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
6 May 2025
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978-94-6463-696-3
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2352-5428
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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