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 and ease cost pressures at a time when textile manufacturers are navigating challenging global market conditions.

The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) hailed the decision, stating that it would benefit the entire textile value chain, including weavers, processors, garment manufacturers and exporters across Surat and South Gujarat.

Earlier this year, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) had recommended the imposition of anti-dumping duties on imports of NFY and VFY in its final findings issued on March 19, 2026, while a similar recommendation for Spandex Yarn was issued on March 18, 2026. However, the Ministry of Finance did not accept the recommendations and did not issue the required notification to levy the duties.

SGCCI had submitted representations to the Ministry of Textiles and the Ministry of Finance, highlighting that the proposed duties would significantly increase the cost of essential raw materials used in the production of sarees, dress materials, fabrics, stretchable apparel and technical textiles. The chamber maintained that higher input costs would adversely affect the competitiveness of domestic manufacturers, reduce export potential and impact employment in the labour-intensive textile sector.

Under the Customs Tariff Act, the government is required to take a final decision within the prescribed timeframe following DGTR’s recommendations. As no notification was issued before the deadline of June 19, 2026, the industry viewed the lapse as confirmation that the proposed anti-dumping duties would not be implemented.

Commenting on the development, SGCCI President Ashok Jirawala said the decision would ensure the availability of key raw materials at competitive prices, help control manufacturing costs and strengthen the export competitiveness of India’s textile industry.

Industry representatives believe the decision will provide much-needed stability to downstream textile manufacturers, particularly in Surat, one of India’s largest synthetic textile hubs, where NFY, VFY and Spandex Yarn are widely used in value-added fabric production.