Increasing textile & apparel exports in troubled times?

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Jun '21
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As nations battle with COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, textile and apparel manufacturers the world over are trying to increase their exports. Favourable policies announced by the government has helped the Indian textile and apparel industry to some extent. But more is required for export promotion push and to overcome pandemic infused constraints.

The Indian government has targeted to increase the country's contribution in global textile and apparel market from 6 per cent at present to 15-20 per cent. It has removed anti-dumping duty on purified terephthalic acid (PTA), thereby drastically decreasing the cost of polyester.

In addition, the Cabinet has approved the scheme for the remission of duties and taxes on exported products under which a mechanism would be set up for reimbursement of taxes, duties and levies, at the Central, state and local levels. It has further approved the continuation of RoSCTL till it merges with RoDTEP.

Last year, at the peak of the pandemic, the Indian government allocated ₹20 lakh crore for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat package, which included benefits to the textile industry as well.

The Indian government has introduced a contactless process that would boost the in-house testing capability of the customs. New modern testing equipment for faster imports and exports clearances.

Online B2B marketplaces are aiding the growth of global trade, in the post-COVID situation. Several manufacturers have registered their company on Fibre2Fashion’s F2FMART to take their business to many buyers internationally. 

Fibre2Fashion has 20 years of experience in textile and apparel industry, with more than 1.5 million monthly visitors across the globe.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RKS)


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