Textile industry welcomes integrated package announced in the Budget
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Why in news
The textile industry reacted to the Union Budget 2026, welcoming logistics and technical textile support while demanding the removal of Customs Duties on cotton to boost global competitiveness.
Background
The Union Budget 2026 introduced an integrated package focusing on domestic production, exports, logistics, and technical textiles. Industry leaders from Crisil Ratings and the Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council expressed optimism, while the Apparel Export Promotion Council advocated for tariff removals.
Facts for Prelims
- FactUnion Budget 2026 includes specific focus on logistics and technical textiles for the textile industry.
- BodyCotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROC) and Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) are key industry bodies.
- FactCustoms Duty remains applicable on cotton and other fibers despite the new integrated package.
For Mains
Q. Analyze how the removal of import tariffs on raw materials and the focus on technical textiles can enhance India's position in the global textile value chain.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cost-competitiveness: High import duties on cotton fibers impacting the price-point of Indian apparel in global markets
- Diversification: Transitioning from traditional garments to high-value technical textiles to capture niche manufacturing segments
- Logistics efficiency: Reducing turnaround time and freight costs as a primary driver for export-oriented manufacturing
Keywords: Value chain · Trade competitiveness · Technical textiles · Import tariffs · Export-oriented growth
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