Issue dated - 07 October 2004

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Super Fine, Medium Coarse register whopping declines
During the week ended September 30, 2004, cotton prices showed a downtrend.

A new natural cellulose fibre from cornhusks
For the first time, natural cellulose fibres with properties between cotton and linen have been extracted from cornhusks. These fibres have been blended with cotton in various proportions and processed on the ring and rotor spinning machines.

 


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DEPB debacle
The sharp reduction in DEPB rates on textiles has created a significant doubt in industry’s mind about government’s policy intention to help it prepare for the global challenges in the post-MFA regime.
Home textiles: A key driver for textile exports
After more than 40 years of import quotas, the textile and clothing sector will become subject to the general rules of General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) from January 1, 2005.

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