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Surat's Excitement for IPL 2026, Fan Park to Offer Stadium-like Experience

Surat's Excitement for IPL 2026, Fan Park to Offer Stadium-like Experience    Surat is becoming a major attraction for cricket fans as the excitement for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 grows this year. The IPL Fan Park has been organized at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, where fans can enjoy live matches...
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Business  Surat 

Rapid Growth of Shoe Fabric Industry in Surat, MSME Units Creating New Identity

Rapid Growth of Shoe Fabric Industry in Surat, MSME Units Creating New Identity    The shoe fabric industry is rapidly establishing itself in Surat, known as the textile capital of the country. While the city's textile industry is 30–40 years old, the production of fabric used for shoes began in the last 8–12 years...
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Business  Surat 

Surat: Important Decisions Regarding Election Process in FOSTA Board Meeting

Surat: Important Decisions Regarding Election Process in FOSTA Board Meeting    The Federation of Surat Textile Traders Association (FOSTTA) held a Board of Directors meeting on April 22, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the FOSTTA office. Several important decisions regarding the upcoming elections were unanimously made with the consent of all...
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Business  Surat 

Impact of West Asia Conflict on Surat's Textile Hub, Costs Rise, Working Days Reduced

Impact of West Asia Conflict on Surat's Textile Hub, Costs Rise, Working Days Reduced The ongoing conflict in West Asia has begun to impact costs in Surat, Gujarat's textile hub. Many units have either reduced their daily working hours or decreased their active production days. Some officials claim that the industry is currently facing...
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Business  Surat 

Surat Textile Market Faces Instability Amid Middle East Crisis

Surat Textile Market Faces Instability Amid Middle East Crisis Surat- The ongoing crisis in the Middle East has started to show a significant impact on the prominent textile market of Surat. Increasing uncertainty along with a surge in the prices of raw materials and fuel has created an atmosphere...
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Business  Surat 

Global Tensions and Surging Crude Oil Prices Disrupt Surat Textile Industry

Global Tensions and Surging Crude Oil Prices Disrupt Surat Textile Industry Surat: The escalating war-like situation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has started to impact the international market and the textile industry in Surat. A sharp rise in crude oil prices has led to a rapid increase in the...
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Business  Surat 

Sitex 2026 witnesses massive turnout with over 17000 visitors in two days

Sitex 2026 witnesses massive turnout with over 17000 visitors in two days Surat. The Sitex – Surat International Textile Expo 2026, organized by the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Southern Gujarat Chamber Trade and Industries Development Center, is receiving a tremendous response from buyers and visitors. Held at...
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Business  Surat 

How SuratTextileMarkets.com is Helping Buyers Navigate Surat’s Textile Markets

How SuratTextileMarkets.com is Helping Buyers Navigate Surat’s Textile Markets Surat Textile Market is one of the well-known textile destinations in the city. At the same time, Surat’s textile business is not limited to just one market. Textile trading takes place across several parts of the city, including Ring Road,...
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Business  India 

India sets sights on becoming global textile hub as National Textile Ministers Conference begins in Guwahati

India sets sights on becoming global textile hub as National Textile Ministers Conference begins in Guwahati New Delhi January 7. A two-day National Textile Ministers Conference 2026 is set to be organized in Assam to discuss policies, investment, environmental safety, exports, infrastructure development, and new technology related to the textile sector. The announcement regarding the event...
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Business  Surat 

SGCCI Textile Festival concludes with call to boost garment sector in Surat

SGCCI Textile Festival concludes with call to boost garment sector in Surat Surat, December 9 : The Textile Festival organized by the Global Fabric Resource and Research Center (GFRRC) of the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) concluded on Monday, December 8. The event, which commenced on December 1, was...
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Business  Surat 

Experts highlight export opportunities and policy framework for Surat textile industry

Experts highlight export opportunities and policy framework for Surat textile industry Surat, November 28: The Man-Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA) and the Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) jointly organized a seminar at the SIECC campus in Sarsana. The event focused on critical themes regarding the policy framework for...
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Business  Surat 

Surat-based MANTRA launches skill-based textile and energy efficiency training programs

Surat-based MANTRA launches skill-based textile and energy efficiency training programs Surat. The Man-Made Textiles Research Association (MANTRA), recognized by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has launched employment-oriented technical courses and energy efficiency training programs for youth in Surat. As per report, established in 1981, MANTRA is one of...
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