ENA Sectors 2024-07-04 13:38:35 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Gandhinagar, Jul 4 (KNN)</strong> The Indian textile industry, particularly in Gujarat, is grappling with increased fabric imports from China, prompting industry representatives to seek government intervention.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The issue was recently brought to the attention of Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh during a meeting with sector leaders.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to industry sources, Chinese manufacturers are supplying cotton-like fabrics at prices nearly 50 per cent lower than their Indian counterparts, significantly impacting domestic producers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Ahmedabad and Surat, India's prominent hubs for cotton and polyester textiles respectively, are feeling the pressure of this competition.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Gaurang Bhagat, President, Maskati Cloth Market Association, highlighted the persistent issue of fabric dumping from China, noting a substantial increase in imports preceding the recent Diwali season.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Bhagat also alleged instances of under-invoicing by Chinese suppliers to evade duties, further exacerbating the situation for local manufacturers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The textile industry is calling for stringent measures to protect domestic interests.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Bharat Chhajer, Former Chairman, Powerloom Development and Export Promotion Council (PDEXCIL), advocated for the implementation of a base price on fabric imports, similar to recent measures taken in the knitting industry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Sandeep Shah, Co-chairman, textile task force, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), emphasised the impact on both synthetic and cotton fabric markets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He noted that the influx of low-priced Chinese polyester and synthetic fabrics is forcing domestic cotton textile manufacturers to adjust their production methods to remain competitive.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As the situation unfolds, the Indian textile industry awaits potential government action to address these challenges and safeguard the interests of local producers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 38464 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/textile-industry-seeks-govt-intervention-against-chinese-fabric-imports 2024-07-04 13:38:35 knnindia.co.in