Industry

Massive Fire Breaks Out At Surat Textile Market, Firefighters Use Hydraulic Platforms

Textile Insights September 10, 2026

A massive fire broke out at the Shyam Sangini Textile Market in Surat’s Saroli area shortly after midnight on Wednesday, triggering a large-scale firefighting operation, ANI reported. The fire control room received an alert at 12.52am, following which fire tenders from three fire stations were

Industry

SGTPA Retains Up To 15% Job Work Charge Hike, FOSTTA Calls Trader Meeting

Textile Insights September 9, 2026

The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association (SGTPA) on Tuesday decided to retain its recently announced increase of up to 15% in job work charges, despite a representation from the Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations (FOSTTA) seeking its withdrawal or reduction ahead of the festive season. The decision has intensified differences between textile

Corporates

Loop Industries Advances India Recycling Project With Gujarat MoU

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Loop Industries has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance development of its first commercial-scale recycling facility in India, marking a significant step in the company’s global circular polyester expansion strategy. The proposed plant will be located in Gujarat’s Bharuch industrial corridor, a key manufacturing hub offering strong logistics connectivity

Policies

Gujarat Textile Sector Flags Election-Linked Production Losses

Textile Insights June 1, 2026

Gujarat’s textile and manufacturing sectors have flagged recurring production disruptions caused by repeated election cycles and migrant worker movement during polling periods, during consultations with the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) reviewing the proposed One Nation, One Election framework. The concerns were raised as part of discussions on the Constitution

Event

Surat To Host Textile Seminar As Precursor To Vibrant Gujarat

Textile Insights November 22, 2023

A seminar will be held in Surat titled ‘Future Ready 5F: Gujarat’s Textile Vision for Viksit Bharat’ on November 23, as a precursor to the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. Chintan Thaker, Chairman-ASSOCHAM Gujarat Council will deliver the welcome address, followed by an audio-visual film on the textile and apparel ecosystem of Gujarat. Piyush […]

Industry

Gujarat Govt Survey On Textile Units Moving Out Of State

Textile Insights August 24, 2023

The government of Gujarat will undertake a survey to look into the issue of textile manufacturing units moving out of Gujarat to neighbouring states, particularly Maharashtra. After receiving representations from elected representatives, the industries and mines department has been asked to conduct a survey of industries, especially those based in Surat and the districts