Ludhiana Dyeing Industry Announces Week-Long Shutdown From Sept 14
Dyeing units across Ludhiana will remain closed for a week from September 14 to 20, with industry associations citing a sharp increase in yarn and raw material prices, rising production costs and difficulties in running units amid the ongoing crisis.
The decision was taken at a meeting of representatives of the city’s dyeing industry and has received the support of several associations, including the 50 MLD, 40 MLD and 15 MLD, CETP Plant, Industrial Area and Rahon Road Dyeing Associations.
Industry representatives said yarn and other raw material prices had risen sharply amid the Iran-US tensions, with yarn rates increasing by nearly 50%. The increase has put further pressure on dyeing units, which are already grappling with higher costs of chemicals, petroleum products and coal.
“The sharp rise in raw material prices has made it increasingly difficult for dyeing units to operate viably,” industry representatives said.
The industry said higher petroleum prices had also pushed up the cost of dyeing operations. The dyeing rate for polyester has increased by Rs 10 per kg, while the rate for cotton has gone up by Rs 20 per kg.
The decision to close the units also comes against the backdrop of a power crisis affecting dyeing units in Ludhiana. The Punjab Dyers Association had earlier warned of a protest if uninterrupted electricity supply was not restored by September 7. Industry representatives said power disruptions had affected production and forced units to rely on diesel generators, adding to operating expenses.
According to the association, a unit may consume around 100 litres of diesel in a night to keep generators running during prolonged power cuts.
Representatives said the combined impact of rising input costs, raw material shortages and higher energy expenses had made it difficult for units to continue operations at existing levels.
Several prominent industry representatives attended the meeting. The Ludhiana Punjab Dyers Association was represented by Ashok Makkar, Bobby Jindal, Kamal Chauhan and Rajnish Gupta. Rahul Verma represented the Focal Point Dyeing Association, while Subhash Saini and Ankit Bansal represented the Bahadurke Road Dyeing Association. Rajiv Sood represented Sunshine Dyeing, along with other industry members.
The one-week closure is expected to affect Ludhiana’s wider textile manufacturing chain, with dyeing being an important stage in yarn and fabric processing.
Industry representatives said the shutdown was intended to highlight the severe cost pressures facing the sector and seek attention to the issues affecting its viability.
All dyeing units in Ludhiana are scheduled to remain closed from September 14 to 20, as the industry seeks relief from the sharp escalation in raw material, energy and production costs.
