AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTextile Industry Watch: India’s industrial data shows textiles surging while apparel stays weak—textile output rose 13.1% in August, but wearing apparel fell 7.4%, widening the gap between upstream and garment production. GST Overhaul: India’s GST Council is set to consider “GST 2.0” reforms aimed at easing input tax credit, reducing compliance friction (including e-way bill rules), and decriminalising parts of enforcement. Cotton & Exports: Pakistan reports cotton production at 3.208m bales, while industry voices warn that export gains are too small to signal real recovery amid a fragile manufacturing base and a widening trade deficit. Policy & Procurement: India’s Ministry of Textiles will showcase reforms to modernise cotton procurement via digital systems, traceability, and quality upgrades through “Sudhar Utsav 2026” in Hyderabad. Sustainability & Waste: A study tracking a cotton T-shirt finds 44% of fiber is wasted before it reaches stores, with only limited potential to recover cotton through recycling. Community & Reuse: Animal shelters are urging donations of old towels for hygiene and winter warmth, highlighting practical textile reuse.
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