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NEW DELHI: Congress minister Rahul Gandhi Saturday accused the govt of “cheating cotton farmers and textile exporters in the country through the India-US interim trade deal” and alleged that the agreement “is likely to inflict deep damage on both sectors”.“18% tariff vs 0% — let me explain how the PM and his cabinet are spreading…
NEW DELHI: The India-US trade arrangement will expand cotton demand rather than hurt domestic growers, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, while asserting Indian farmers stand to gain from rising textile exports.“This will also not hurt our cotton producers… I can see before my eyes a huge requirement for more cotton and…
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has urged the government to permanently remove the 11 per cent import duty on cotton in the Union Budget 2026, warning that the levy is aggravating cost pressures and hurting the global competitiveness of domestic textile and apparel manufacturers, PTI reported.A CITI delegation met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj…
Cotton, in all its forms, is a celebration of India’s rich textile legacy. Every region, every loom, every hand that touches the yarn contributes to a story that is centuries old yet timeless. Owning a cotton saree is more than just an addition to a wardrobe, it is a tribute to the artisans who keep…
