Journalism of Courage
Surat Textile Industry
SURAT TEXTILE INDUSTRY NEWS
Man who robbed 50k from Surat textile factory 29 years ago arrested, say police
March 30, 2025 2:54 pm
Officers from Sachin police had been working on the list of criminals who were on the run, in multiple criminal cases. The robbery at Sachin factory was one of them
For seamless supply to Surat's textile units during monsoon, GMDC to scale up production of lignite
March 26, 2025 4:01 am
The increased production is expected to ensure a seamless supply to textile-processing units in the city, which usually end up facing a shortage in the wet season
Thousands of textile units in Surat hit as labourers call strike to seek wage hike
December 24, 2024 1:41 am
Giving more details, Pandesara Industrial Association Secretary Vimal Bekawala said, “At Sunday’s meeting, it was found that the workers wanted to work in the factory but they were scared of some antisocial elements."
Textile labourer sets Surat factory on fire after owner refuses to lend him money
November 23, 2024 6:26 pm
The fire accident caused a loss of nearly Rs 67 lakh for the factory owner who lodged a complaint against the labourer based on CCTV footage.
Jobs, incentives among highlights as Gujarat govt announces new textile policy
October 16, 2024 5:26 am
Among the incentives offered in the 'Gujarat Textile Policy 2024' is a capital subsidy for new industrial units ranging from 10% to 35% of eligible fixed capital investment (eFCI), capped at Rs 100 crore.
Three-day Surat textile expo begins, over 100 exhibitors participate
January 07, 2024 12:11 am
Sources said over 100 exhibitors from different parts of the country, involved in manufacturing textile machinery, are participating in the expo being held at Surat International Exhibition and Convention Centre of Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) – which is organising the event – at Sarsana.
Death of 4 labourers: 3 staffers of Surat textile unit booked
December 02, 2023 11:40 pm
Police have only registered an offence against three employees of the firm, but not the company owner.
Centre committed to resolve issues faced by textile industry: Jardosh
April 24, 2022 3:28 am
Delegates from 27 national and regional associations of textile industries, interacted with the Union minister, Gujarat State Industries Minister Jagdish Panchal, Textile Commissioner Roop Rashi Mahapatra, and Industries Officer of Government of Gujarat Dr. Munjal Dave at the event.
Surat textile traders shut shops to protest proposed GST hike
December 30, 2021 10:07 pm
As part of the protest, owners of power-loom units banged rolling pins on steel plates in 35 industrial estates in the city. In JJ Market and Radha Raman Market on Ring Road, the traders participated in "havan".
GST hike on textile fabrics: An upset Surat industry mulls widespread protests
November 28, 2021 4:51 am
🔴 A member of a textile industry trading body, on the condition of anonymity, even has warned of indefinite strikes if their requests are not looked into by the Central government.
Advertisement
Best of Express
EntertainmentGolden Globe Awards 2026 Winners LIVE Updates: One Battle After Another leads with 9 nods; Teyana Taylor wins big
Entertainment'After 57 years together, can't imagine life without Dharamendra': Hema Malini opens up, dismisses rift rumours with Deols
SportsRCB vs UPW LIVE Cricket Score, WPL 2026: RCB win toss, ask UP Warriorz to bat first at DY Patil Stadium
Advertisement
Advertisement