Apparel industry representatives met Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and ministers, demanding removal of an 11% import duty on cotton. They warn of a projected 45 lakh bales supply-demand gap for the upcoming season, which could push up input costs and strain domestic manufacturers. The request aims to ease cost pressures and protect the sector’s competitiveness.
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