Industry

Surat Traders Seek Parcel Trains To Beat Diwali Rush

Textile Insights October 15, 2026

Surat’s textile traders have urged railway authorities to run at least two parcel trains a week to other states as festive demand gathers pace, saying regular services would cut freight costs and help shipments reach buyers on time. At a meeting with railway officials and the Surat Textile

Industry

Surat Textile Industry Flags 66% Yarn Price Hike, Pending Rs 18 Crore GST Refunds

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

Surat’s textile industry has raised concerns over a sharp increase in yarn prices and delays in Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds, urging the Centre to intervene as rising costs put pressure on manufacturers and allied segments. Industry representatives raised the issues during a meeting with Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday, warning that […]

Industry

MANTRA Enters 50th Year As Surat Eyes Shift Towards Technical Textiles

Textile Insights October 12, 2026

The Man-Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA) has entered its 50th year, marking nearly five decades of research, technical services and industry support as Surat’s textile sector looks to move towards technical textiles, sustainable manufacturing and higher-value products. MANTRA announced the milestone at a press conference in Surat, where its President,

Corporates

Ricon Industries Starts Polyester Yarn Production From Sept. 30, 2026

Textile Insights October 6, 2026

Ricon Industries, a subsidiary of R&B Denims, has expanded its business into polyester yarn manufacturing with the commencement of commercial production on September 30, 2026, at its existing facility in Mangarol, Surat district. The company has invested around Rs 25 crore as an initial capital outlay towards machinery, skilled manpower and infrastructure modifications

Industry

Surat Textile Markets Extend Sunday Operations Ahead Of Navratri, Diwali

Textile Insights September 30, 2026

Textile markets in Surat will remain open on Sundays during the upcoming festive period as traders prepare for increased demand, higher order volumes and a rise in buyer visits ahead of Navratri and Diwali. The decision was taken by the Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations (FOSTTA) following requests from traders and other market […]

Industry

Surat Textile Industry Flags Worker Demands, Rising Costs At SGCCI Meeting

Textile Insights September 28, 2026

The ongoing protests by textile workers in Surat over demands for a weekly Sunday holiday and an eight-hour workday have raised concerns among industry representatives, with Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) President Ashok Jirawala saying the demands may not be feasible for the embroidery sector in their present form. Speaking at a […]

Industry

Fire Guts Four Shops At Surat’s Salasar Textile Market

Textile Insights September 17, 2026

A major fire broke out at Salasar Textile Market in Saroli, Surat, on Wednesday, damaging at least four shops and destroying large quantities of textile stock. No casualties were reported. The fire erupted on the fifth floor of the market, where firefighters faced difficult conditions because of the building’s unusual design. The complex has double-height […]

Industry

Government Orders Recovery Of Rs 2,979 Crore TUFS Subsidy From 3,858 Units

Textile Insights September 16, 2026

Banks failed to upload mandatory documents despite seven opportunities; another Rs 1,388 crore subsidy to be withheld The Ministry of Textiles has moved towards recovering subsidies disbursed under the erstwhile Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), ordering recovery of Rs 2,979 crore, along with applicable interest, from 3,858 textile units whose required

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 rushed to the textile market. Firefighters found the fourth and […]

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