UPI MDR could hit small traders, raise costs for consumers: Surat textile traders

Sep 16, 2026

Surat textile traders have raised concerns over the introduction of Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions, saying the levy could impact small traders...

COVID-19 fallout: Surat's textile industry continues to incur losses

Oct 13, 2020

Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 13 : The textile industry in Gujarat's Surat continues to incur losses due to COVID-19, said an official from the...

Textile traders of Aligarh stage protest against GST hike from 5 per cent to 12 per cent

Dec 13, 2021

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 13 : The textile traders of Aligarh staged a protest against the Central government following the decision to hike...

COVID-19: Wedding season seams less promising for textile traders

Nov 27, 2020

Surat (Gujarat) [India], November 27 : Textile traders in Surat on Thursday said that upcoming wedding ('Lagan') season seems less promising for their business...

Ashok Gehlot seeks Gujarat government's help for traders affected by Surat fire

Mar 01, 2025

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has urged Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to assist the traders affected by the massive fire at Surat's...

Import duty reduction on cotton will boost India's textile industry and increase exports: CAIT

Aug 19, 2025

The central govt step of reducing import duty on cotton will boost the textile industry of the country and will increase exports, stated Praveen...