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

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

Event

Ajmera Pavilion To Showcase 60 Surat Textile Vendors At Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

Ajay Ajmera, Founder and CEO of Ajmera Fashion Ltd., is set to lead a major showcase of Surat’s textile industry at Bharatiya Vyapar Mahotsav 2026 by bringing together 60 textile vendors under a dedicated exhibition platform at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, from August 12–15. Organised jointly by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) and the […]

Industry

Surat Textile Industry Welcomes Duty Relief

Textile Insights June 26, 2026

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 […]

Industry

Rising Heat Adds Pressure On Surat’s Textile Industry

Textile Insights June 19, 2026

Surat’s textile industry, one of the largest synthetic fabric manufacturing hubs in the world, is facing growing challenges as rising temperatures, high humidity and economic uncertainties place increasing pressure on workers and manufacturers alike. Across the city’s textile processing units, employees continue to work in demanding conditions where fabric dyeing,

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Surat’s Textile Hub Gears Up For Deep Sea Cluster Project

Textile Insights January 7, 2026

Surat, India’s leading diamond and textile hub, is set for a major industrial shift as the Gujarat government moves closer to launching the ‘Surat Cluster Deep Sea’ project, a landmark environmental initiative aimed at supporting over 400 water-intensive industries, including textiles, powerloom weaving, chemicals, pharmaceuticals and agro-processing. The pilot project

Machinery

Crafting The Future: LMW & HAMI Weavelon Pioneer Compact Spinning In Polyester

Textile Insights December 9, 2025

Introduction Manmade fibres today form the backbone of the global textile industry, driven by their versatility, performance, and ability to meet the rising demand for both everyday and specialized applications. Among them, polyester stands out as the most widely used fibre, available in both virgin and recycled forms. Virgin polyester continues to power high-volume