In a move aimed at ensuring raw material availability and stabilising input costs for the textile sector, the Government of India has announced a temporary exemption on customs duty for cotton imports from June 1 to October 31, 2026. The decision is designed to maintain a balanced approach
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has called on the government to urgently support India’s textile and apparel exporters following the imposition of a steep 25% tariff on Indian imports by the U.S., the highest rate among major suppliers. The U.S., India’s largest export market for textiles, imported goods worth US$ 4.59 billion from […]
The GST Council may soon consider a proposal to impose a uniform 12% Goods and Services Tax (GST) across the entire textile value chain before September, as part of the next phase of tax reforms, a senior government official told Moneycontrol. Currently, cotton is taxed at 5%, yarn at 12%, and synthetic fibres and their […]














