Surat: A protest has erupted across Surat’s weaving and textile industry after power distribution companies began charging an additional ₹0.45 per unit for electricity consumed during peak hours. The move has triggered agitation among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially in the weaving sector, with industry leaders demanding immediate withdrawal of the decision. The new surcharge — termed as a “time-of-use charge” — applies to electricity consumed between 7:00 am to 11:00...Read More

Sanand: Trutzschler India Private Limited's new manufacturing plant in Sanand GIDC was inaugurated by the Chief Minister today. On this occasion, the promoter of the company Trutzschler said that company's goal will be to provide quality products in the field of textile machinery manufacturing. The trust and confidence of Indian customers over the years has encouraged us to become a 'dominant player' in the Indian textile market and to start this new plant here. On this occasion, the prom...Read More

Surat: Following a devastating fire at the Shivshakti Market in Surat, merchants are resorting to selling fire and water-damaged sarees by the kilogram, a stark contrast to their usual piece-by-piece sales. The fire, which occurred over two weeks ago, left a trail of destruction and forced traders to face significant financial losses. The Shivshakti Market, home to over 800 shops, saw approximately 300 units escape the direct flames. However, these salvaged sarees suffered extensive damage fr...Read More

Surat: Due to the 45-day payment rule for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), several textile mills in the city are now shutting down their production for two days a week. Until March 31, two weekly holidays are being implemented in the many textile mills. South Gujarat Textile Processors Association (SGTPA) President Jitendra Vakharia said that considering the provision of making payments within 45 days from the agreement date, textile traders are unable to complete the entire chain�...Read More

Surat: The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has urged the State Finance and Energy Minister, Kanu Desai, to allow industrialists to use their total electricity consumption from their own renewable energy projects under the Green Energy Open Access Rules. The Chamber argues that reducing electricity costs is crucial for textile manufacturers in Gujarat to remain competitive in the global market, particularly when exporting to countries with strict sustainability regulatio...Read More

Surat: A review meeting was held at the Circuit House in the city regarding the PM Mitra Mega Textile Park being developed across 1,141 acres in Vansi Borsi of Navsari district in South Gujarat. During the meeting, Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh asked both state and central government officials to expedite the project, while also making critical remarks. The minister ordered the formation of a price committee for land valuation and the allocation of plots to industrialists. He told stat...Read More

Surat: Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation (GMDC) has, for the first time, started supplying lignite to 400 textile mills during the monsoon season. GMDC's lignite mines used to remain shut during the monsoon, which typically led the mills to import lignite from abroad, mainly from Indonesia. Local importers would charge two to three times the price for such lignite. Jitendar Vakhariya, President of the South Gujarat Textile Processors' Association, had made representations to the Chie...Read More

Surat: Prime Minister Narendrabhai Modi will on 22nd February perform a groundbreaking for the proposed PM Mega Integrated Textile Regionals & Apparel Park (PM Mitra Mega Textile Park) at Vansi borsi in Jalalpor taluka of Navsari district. The function is scheduled for 3 to 4 pm. The Prime Minister will address around one lakh small-major traders on this occasion. The upcoming park is over 1,000 acres of land. To reach the project site, the State government has allocated a Rs. 600 crore b...Read More

Somnath: The Ministry of Textiles has organised an exhibition of handloom and handicraft at Somnath and Dwarka, showcasing the exquisite range of handloom and handicraft from the States of Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. The Ministry is also organizing a Chintan Shivir with Textile Industry stakeholders on 21-22 April 2023 at Rajkot, to discuss and deliberate upon various important agendas and topical issues pertaining to the textile industry The activities are a part of  “Saurashtra Tamil Sangama...Read More