Apparel Exporters Request Regulation of Cotton Yarn Exports Amid Rising Prices
Apparel exporters have urged Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exports to address rising prices that are affecting the industry's competitiveness. The Apparel Export Promotion Council highlighted supply constraints, hoarding, and increased demand from countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam following US restrictions on Chinese cotton. Cotton yarn prices have risen about 60%, from Rs 250 to Rs 400 per kg, increasing manufacturing costs amid higher raw material and fuel prices. Exporters emphasize that regulating exports, especially for yarns 20s count and above, could help stabilize prices and support the apparel sector's growth in international markets.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (45–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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mint broke this story on 29 Aug, 07:13 am. Other outlets followed.