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Textile makers demand zero duty on cotton as prices jump 25% and output misses forecasts

Textile makers demand zero duty on cotton as prices jump 25% and output misses forecasts

Indian textile industry bodies have asked the government to scrap an 11% import duty on raw cotton after domestic prices jumped about 25% in two months. They say this crop year’s cotton output could fall roughly 10% short of initial expectations, with current production estimated at 29.2 million bales versus domestic demand of 328 lakh bales. Manufacturers also argue they’re losing ground to Vietnam and Bangladesh, where cotton imports enter duty-free, while a newly approved ₹5,659 crore cotton productivity mission is underway.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Vijay demands duty free cotton as Tamil Nadu textiles face export crisis and job risks

Vijay demands duty free cotton as Tamil Nadu textiles face export crisis and job risks

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging removal of the 11% import duty on cotton. He says the state’s vast textile and apparel export sector is in crisis as cotton and yarn prices surge, driven by cotton production shortages and higher trading activity. Cotton rose from Rs 54,700 to Rs 67,700 per candy in two months, while yarn moved from Rs 301 to Rs 330 per kg. Vijay argues duty-free imports are needed to meet export commitments and safeguard jobs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026

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Apparel industry presses for duty cut on cotton as 45 lakh bales gap looms

Apparel industry presses for duty cut on cotton as 45 lakh bales gap looms

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Modi Inaugurates First PM MITRA Park in Warangal to Spark Textile Jobs and Global Exports

Modi Inaugurates First PM MITRA Park in Warangal to Spark Textile Jobs and Global Exports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first functional PM MITRA Park in Warangal, Telangana, on May 10, 2026. The project, built at ₹1,695.54 crore, aims to draw over ₹6,000 crore in investments and create 24,400+ jobs. Spanning 1,327 acres, it integrates the textile value chain with multimodal connectivity and sustainability features like ZLD wastewater treatment and a planned 10 MW solar plant.

Summarised by Beize from a story on IndianWeb2 on 11 May 2026
Modi unveils Rs 9400 crore Telangana push with PM MITRA textile park going live now

Modi unveils Rs 9400 crore Telangana push with PM MITRA textile park going live now

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched infrastructure and industrial projects worth nearly Rs 9,400 crore across Telangana, highlighting a new textile push. He inaugurated the PM MITRA Park in Warangal, billed as India’s first fully operational textile park, while unveiling road, railway and logistics projects aimed at boosting manufacturing and connectivity. The package targets faster industrial growth with textiles at the center.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 10 May 2026
Dollar Industries founder Dindayal Gupta dies at 88 after building hosiery empire from scratch

Dollar Industries founder Dindayal Gupta dies at 88 after building hosiery empire from scratch

Dindayal Gupta, founder and chairman emeritus of Dollar Industries Limited, died on Saturday at 88 due to age-related ailments. He founded the hosiery company in 1972 and grew it from humble beginnings into a major apparel manufacturer, reaching revenues above Rs 1,700 crore. Gupta is survived by his wife, four sons, and grandchildren.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 2 May 2026

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India textile output drops in March as Iran war spikes shipping and raw material costs

India textile output drops in March as Iran war spikes shipping and raw material costs

India’s textile production fell sharply in March, with readymade garments and cotton goods hit hardest. Higher prices for raw materials, packaging and chemicals squeezed manufacturers’ margins, while Iran-war related disruptions disrupted shipments and pushed freight costs up. The combined cost shock is forcing firms to scale back output, raising concerns about how long demand and profitability can hold.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 30 Apr 2026
Govt weighs cutting 11% cotton import duty to ease textile cost pressures

Govt weighs cutting 11% cotton import duty to ease textile cost pressures

The government is examining whether to reduce or temporarily remove the 11% import duty on cotton. Officials say the intent is to ease cost pressures on domestic textile companies, amid industry concerns about input prices. Discussions are underway with relevant ministries, and no final decision has been announced.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
India New Zealand sign FTA set to cut dependence and supercharge textiles value chain growth

India New Zealand sign FTA set to cut dependence and supercharge textiles value chain growth

India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement aimed at reducing India’s reliance on a limited set of markets. Analysts say the deal can push Indian textile and apparel exporters up the value chain. With duty free access for Indian textiles and New Zealand’s premium wool imports, the pact is expected to support growth in high end garment exports while diversifying trade.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 27 Apr 2026
War disrupts trade but Indian yarn makers ramp exports to China for months ahead

War disrupts trade but Indian yarn makers ramp exports to China for months ahead

Indian cotton yarn factories are boosting production after Middle East conflict disrupted global trade routes. With the rupee weaker, Indian yarn has become more cost-effective for Chinese buyers, driving demand. Gujarat mills are gaining most due to their access to cotton and nearby ports, and many shipments are already booked months in advance to capitalize on the export surge.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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GST rate changes for textiles promise cheaper apparel and export push

GST rate changes for textiles promise cheaper apparel and export push

The government has announced GST rate rationalisation for textiles to remove distortions and strengthen exports, targeting a $350 billion industry by 2030. The move cuts GST on garments and fibres, aiming to make apparel more affordable while fixing the inverted duty structure that previously hurt manufacturers and encouraged distortions in supply chains.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
STCH bets on AI and raises 5.5 million to speed fabric R and D

STCH bets on AI and raises 5.5 million to speed fabric R and D

STCH, an AI-first platform for fashion fabric research, is raising $5.5 million from Omnivore and Kae Capital. The startup says its “fabric GPT” can reduce trial-and-error in fabric development by accelerating design and sourcing decisions. It also plans to push sustainable textile alternatives, positioning AI as a faster, greener route from concept to material.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
West Asia conflict hits textiles but Surat finds fresh demand in one niche

West Asia conflict hits textiles but Surat finds fresh demand in one niche

With the West Asia conflict weighing on trade and slowing most activity across Surat and Tiruppur textile clusters, manufacturers are bracing for tough months. Yet one Surat-based segment is turning the disruption into opportunity, tapping demand that is shifting in response to supply pressures. The result: selective growth even as the broader sector stays under strain.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
GST 2.0 to reshape MMF textiles as sub 2500 garments face a demand surge

GST 2.0 to reshape MMF textiles as sub 2500 garments face a demand surge

GST 2.0 reforms are aimed at fixing GST-related anomalies at the fibre level, cutting costs through yarn and fabric stages, and improving overall garment affordability. By boosting demand at the retail segment—especially products priced under Rs 2,500—the changes are also expected to strengthen export competitiveness for the MMF textile industry.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026

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Textile crisis looms for India as West Asia war lifts costs to dangerous levels

Textile crisis looms for India as West Asia war lifts costs to dangerous levels

India’s textile industry is bracing for a potential April shock as the ongoing West Asia conflict pushes up oil and raw-material costs. With margins under pressure and supply chains affected by price volatility, the sector’s ambitious growth targets are at risk, industry leaders warn.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 24 Apr 2026
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