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US Tariffs Create Favorable Opportunity for India’s Textile Industry Amid Global Trade Shifts

US Tariffs Create Favorable Opportunity for India’s Textile Industry Amid Global Trade Shifts New Delhi, April 3 – The recent imposition of retaliatory tariffs by the United States has placed India in a favorable position in global textile exports, as the country gains a relative cost advantage over key competitors like China, Vietnam,...
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Business  Surat 

Diamond Sector Slump Leaves 50,000 Jobless in Surat, Textile Industry Offers New Opportunities

Diamond Sector Slump Leaves 50,000 Jobless in Surat, Textile Industry Offers New Opportunities Surat – The industrial hub of Surat, known for its thriving diamond and textile sectors, is witnessing a stark contrast between the two major industries. While the diamond polishing industry is experiencing a severe slowdown, resulting in the unemployment of...
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Business  Surat 

Surat Mercantile Association Holds 198th Weekly Resolution Meeting, Marks Historic Collaboration for Textile Sector

Surat Mercantile Association Holds 198th Weekly Resolution Meeting, Marks Historic Collaboration for Textile Sector Surat, March 30 – The Surat Mercantile Association (SMA) successfully conducted its 198th weekly resolution meeting on Sunday, coinciding with the first session of the Hindu calendar year Samvat 2082. A total of 145 business members participated in the session,...
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Business  Entertainment 

Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’ Kurta-Pajama Style Sparks Festive Fashion Craze Ahead of Eid

Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’ Kurta-Pajama Style Sparks Festive Fashion Craze Ahead of Eid As Eid approaches, a fashion trend inspired by Salman Khan’s upcoming film ‘Sikandar’ is taking markets by storm, particularly among young Muslim men. The black kurta-pajama worn by the actor in the popular song "Zohra Zabee" from the film has...
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Business  Regional 

Why Can't India Surpass Bangladesh in Garment Exports, Asks Yogi Adityanath

Why Can't India Surpass Bangladesh in Garment Exports, Asks Yogi Adityanath Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath questioned on Saturday why India, despite its large population, continues to lag behind Bangladesh in the export of readymade garments. Speaking at an investor summit held in Lucknow for the establishment of a textile...
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Business  Surat 

Textile Commissioner Awards Skill Certification to 28 Entrepreneurs in Surat

Textile Commissioner Awards Skill Certification to 28 Entrepreneurs in Surat Surat witnessed a significant step in its textile sector as Textile Commissioner Roop Rashi (IA&AS) awarded "Skill Excellence Certificates" to 28 entrepreneurs on the successful completion of the Textile Advanced Weaving Airjet and Processing Batch. The training program was conducted...
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Surat 

Aadhatiya Kapada Association Surat Hosts Grand Holi Celebration

Aadhatiya Kapada Association Surat Hosts Grand Holi Celebration Surat, March 13 – The Aadhatiya Kapada Association Surat celebrated its annual Holi Sneh Milan with great enthusiasm, continuing its tradition of bringing the textile community together for the festival of colors. Holi, which holds deep cultural and social significance...
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Business  Surat 

FOSTA Implements Arbitration Act for Quick Resolution of Trade Disputes in Surat

FOSTA Implements Arbitration Act for Quick Resolution of Trade Disputes in Surat Surat, March 10 – The Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Association (FOSTTA) has taken a significant step towards ensuring the swift and fair resolution of trade disputes by effectively implementing the Arbitration Act. In a meeting held at the...
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Surat 

Surat Mercantile Association Discusses Business Challenges, Honors Women on International Women’s Day

Surat Mercantile Association Discusses Business Challenges, Honors Women on International Women’s Day Surat, March 9 – The 196th regular weekly problem-solving meeting of the Surat Mercantile Association (SMA) was held on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Maheshwari Bhavan, City Light. The meeting, led by SMA head Narendra Sabu and the core committee,...
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Business  Surat 

Surat Mercantile Association Urges Traders to Donate Holi Event Funds for Fire-Affected Businesses

Surat Mercantile Association Urges Traders to Donate Holi Event Funds for Fire-Affected Businesses Surat, March 2: The 195th weekly grievance resolution meeting of the Surat Mercantile Association (SMA) was held on Sunday from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at Maheshwari Bhavan, Board Room, City Light, led by SMA President Narendra Saboo, along with...
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Business  Surat 

Bharat Tex 2025: A Global Platform for Indian Textile Producers

Bharat Tex 2025: A Global Platform for Indian Textile Producers Surat, February 9 – The textile industry, India's second-largest employment-generating sector after agriculture, is set to take center stage at Bharat Tex 2025. Organized with the support of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, this mega event will be...
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Business  Surat 

Surat Textile Market Experiences Slump; Traders Hope for Revival in January

Surat Textile Market Experiences Slump; Traders Hope for Revival in January Surat, December 14 – The Surat textile market is witnessing a significant slowdown in demand as the festive season draws to a close. Textile traders are now pinning their hopes on the arrival of buyers from outside textile hubs at...
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