Issue dated - 13th November. 2003
Cover Story Quote of the Week
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry fights its case amid apprehensions
The umbrella organisation for the textile industry has not made much progress, with many sections of the industry terming it as a “non-starter”. Even as certain sectors have adopted a ‘wait-n-watch’ approach, the general consensus is that an all-embracing body is needed to showcase a stronger image of Indian textiles in the international arena. A report by Reena Mital.

Small mills which may not be able to ride the high price tide may be forced to close down

- Mr R K Dalmia, chairman, Mill Owners’ Association, commenting on the recent surge in domestic cotton prices.


News at a Glance
<Country Watch> <Edit>

Fiji textile and clothing industry in restructure mode

Manufacturing costs
Structural shift in Indian textile industry

<Textile Retail> <OPED>

‘Retail chains are making efforts at differentiation’
‘Building a personal relationship with customers is important’
Friedman, Pearl Academy in tie-up for retail consultancy
Jashanmal group eyes India retail presence

Maharashtra’s timely decision to protect cotton growers’ interest
Credit policy evokes mixed response
ICC disappointed over keeping bank rate unchanged

<Fabrics & Garments> <Yarns & Fibres>

Palladam Powerloom Park evokes good response
Vajpayee for action plan for carpet industry
RBI asked to address issue of appreciation of rupee

Super Fine, Medium Coarse register gains
Whirlpool Home Appliances introduces the first washer certified for washable wool

<Events & Trends> <Corporate Update>

AOTS-JUKI to organise production management seminars in Chennai, New Delhi
International Congress tackles new products and technologies for the technical textiles and nonwovens industry at Techtextil

Retail investors, FII support keep the market buoyant
Mafatlal chalks out plan to revive textile business
Industry chambers welcome companies bill recall, want Clause 49 amended

<Fashion Folio> <Product Portfolio>

Zari: Reviving the age-old art
Pepe’s winter wear collection

EliTwist - A compact yarn for superior demands

<Foreign Trade> <News & Views>
Reasons for success of industries in China highlighted
FICCI delegation to Russia
EU ambassadors review major happenings in India
India initiates anti-dumping probe against NTCF from China
EU to remodel its rules of origin for imports
Govt to make exports competitive
WTO must benefit traditional industries, women
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to sign FTA
Corporate wear: A big business
CII seeks manufacturing policy in states
Govt rules out ban on cotton exports
Hike in import duty on cotton demanded
Textiles ministry for more sops in budget
<Corporate Results> <Product Portfolio>
In Brief
ICMF convenes Cotton Users’ Meet
Peter England launches Resista with noble technology
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Manufacturing costs
The cost of manufacturing has been a major concern for the domestic textile industry which is shortly entering into the post-MFA regime.


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