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SGCCI Calls for Policy Revisions In Textile Industry

Vijay Mewawala, President of The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI), led a delegation on July 15th, to meet with key government officials, advocating for critical reforms in the textile sector. Accompanied by Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil, Mewawala engaged in discussions with Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, addressing
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Vietnam Faces Indonesian Trade Sanction Threat

The Vietnam Trade Office in Indonesia has issued a cautionary notice to Vietnamese businesses regarding potential trade sanctions, particularly targeting textiles and garments, amidst challenges faced by Indonesia’s textile industry. Indonesia has seen a decline in export orders and the closure of many textile factories, leading to significant job losses. Key sectors
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Union Minister Supports ITF’s Textile And Apparel Growth Plans

The Indian Texpreneurs Federation (ITF) recently met with Union Textile Minister, Giriraj Singh, to present a comprehensive report on the ‘Opportunities and Challenges for the Indian Textile and Apparel Sector.’ The meeting focused on strategies to harness the China Plus One opportunity in apparel exports and enhance India’s monthly apparel export rate
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T&A Sector’s Wish-list From The Upcoming Budget

Highlights of the industry recommendations:  Removal of import duty from all varieties of cotton Increase the BCD on MMF yarn from the present 5% to 10%. Exempt varieties of textile raw material (fibre and yarn) which are not available domestically from the scope of Quality Control Orders (QCOs) Statutory/regulatory measures to curb cheap imports of […]
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Schützen Named Top 5 Finalist In Sustainable Textiles Innovation

The International Sustainable Chemistry Collaborative Centre (ISC3) has announced the finalists for its 5th Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry and Textiles, with Schützen Chemical Group from India making it to the list of top 5 global finalists. Selected from a competitive field of global applicants, these finalists represent cutting-edge innovations driving
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GMDC Begins First-Ever Monsoon Lignite Supply To Surat Textile Mills

For the first time, the Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has begun supplying lignite to 400 textile mills in Surat during the monsoon season. Previously, GMDC’s lignite mines would shut down during the monsoon, forcing mills to import lignite from abroad, primarily Indonesia, at prices two to three times higher than domestic rates. Jitendar Vakhariya, […]