What is made in Noida
Noida and Greater Noida are in Gautam Buddha Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh, on the eastern side of Delhi NCR. Three official sources describe what is made there.
| Product | Official source |
|---|---|
| Apparel products | DGFT list of Towns of Export Excellence (Appendix 1B): Noida, "Apparel Products" |
| Readymade garments and textile products | One District One Product, Gautam Buddha Nagar: men's, women's and children's garments; fabrics, home furnishing materials and technical textiles |
| Mobile phones | PIB, 9 July 2018: at the opening of Samsung's expanded phone plant, the Prime Minister said 50 of India's 120 mobile phone factories were in Noida |
Greater Noida also hosts the India Expo Centre & Mart, where the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts holds the IHGF Delhi Fair. Exhibitors there come from all over India, so a supplier met at the fair may have its factory far from Noida.
What we check for Noida products
| Product | Main checks on site | Detailed guide |
|---|---|---|
| Woven shirts and blouses | Measurements by size; collar and cuff fusing; stripe matching; buttons | Woven shirt inspection |
| Dresses and resortwear | Fit points, lining, zips, print placement, seam slippage on rayon | Dress and resortwear inspection |
| Embroidered garments | Bead and sequin pull test; embroidery placement; loose threads on the reverse | Embroidered garment inspection |
| Children's clothing | Cords and drawstrings, small parts, snap pull test, labels | Children's clothing inspection |
| T-shirts and knit tops | Measurements after relaxing, spirality, print adhesion, GSM | T-shirt and knit top inspection |
| Electronics | Power-on and function test, cosmetic check, accessories, markings, manuals, packing | Electrical equipment inspection |
The apparel inspection overview explains measurements and AQL sampling. For electronics, safety, EMC and RoHS conformity are lab and paperwork matters: we check markings and the declaration against CE (LVD and EMC), RoHS and WEEE or UL and ETL listing, and arrange tests through lab testing coordination.
Common defects in Noida production
| Defect | Typical product | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Broken needle or sharp metal left in a garment | All garments | Critical |
| Drawstring at the hood or neck of children's wear | Children's clothing | Critical |
| Exposed live parts, or wrong plug or voltage for the market | Electronics | Critical |
| Measurements outside tolerance on key points | Garments | Major |
| Shade difference between panels or between lots | Garments | Major |
| Unit fails to power on, or a function does not work | Electronics | Major |
| Missing accessories, manual or compliance marking | Electronics | Major |
| Fibre content or care label that does not match the order | Garments | Major |
| Loose threads, small stains, light scratches on housings | Garments, electronics | Minor |
Timing and logistics
Our Delhi NCR inspectors reach Noida and Greater Noida by road, so short-notice visits are often possible. The travel fee is US$99 per man-day (Band B).
- Several units: garment orders are often cut and stitched in one unit and finished or embroidered in another. A during-production inspection catches measurement and shade problems while they can be fixed.
- Packing: we check polybag warnings, size ratios per carton and carton marks. If the factory stuffs the container, container loading supervision confirms the count and condition.
- Festivals: many units slow down around Diwali, in October or November, and some workers travel home for longer.
- Fair season: during the IHGF Delhi Fair, held each spring and autumn, traffic around Greater Noida is heavy. Allow extra time on those dates.
How to book an inspection in Noida
Send the product, the factory's address and the ready date through the booking form for Noida. For garments, include the size chart with tolerances, label artwork and the approved sample. For electronics, include the specification, test plan and the certificates the supplier gave you.
An inspection costs US$249 per man-day plus the US$99 Band B travel fee; see pricing. Within 24 hours we confirm the inspector, notice and price. The report arrives within 24 hours of the inspection, with a verdict of Cleared to load, Hold or Not cleared.
Sources
- DGFT, Appendix 1B: List of Towns of Export Excellence (Noida, apparel products)
- ODOP Uttar Pradesh: Gautam Buddha Nagar, Readymade Garments and Textile Products (read 14 Oct 2026)
- PIB: English rendering of PM's address at the Samsung mobile manufacturing facility, Noida (9 Jul 2018)
- PIB: PM, Korean President inaugurate mobile manufacturing facility in Noida (9 Jul 2018)
- IHGF Delhi Fair (EPCH), India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida