Industry

Surat Textile Industry Welcomes Duty Relief

The textile industry in Surat and South Gujarat has welcomed the Central government’s decision not to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of Nylon Filament Yarn (NFY), Viscose Filament Yarn (VFY) and Spandex Yarn, describing the move as a major relief for the sector. Industry stakeholders said the decision would help maintain competitive raw material prices […]
Fabric

Philippines Pushes Tropical Fabrics Compliance

The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) is stepping up efforts to strengthen compliance with the Philippine Tropical Fabrics (PTF) Law, saying full implementation across government agencies could generate an estimated P17.8-billion annual market for the country’s textile industry. Under Republic Act No. 9242, all
Cotton

Monsoon Delays And Global Trends Support Cotton Market

Indian cotton prices have strengthened in recent days, supported by a rally in international cotton futures and concerns over delayed monsoon progress in key cotton-growing regions. The Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) has increased its cotton prices by nearly Rs 1,100 per candy (356 kg), reflecting stronger market sentiment and improving demand from spinning mills. […]