Author: GD Jasuja
When Politics Takes Precedence Over Economics
I am supposed to write something related to textile and/or allied industries in my editorial because this is a trade publication and writing on politi [...]
Industry’s Expectations from the New Govt. Are Too High
A recent survey by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), involving nearly 450 CEOs from different sectors and regions, [...]
It’s Time to Join Energy Efficiency Movement
Under the Government of India’s “Energy Conservation Act” of 2001, the Textile sector has been designated as one among fifteen most energy intensive s [...]
Exporters Should be Prepared for Subsidy-free Regime
For certain developing countries, which include India, the general prohibition on export subsidies does not apply until: (1) per capita GNP reaches a [...]
Needs of Society Are Changing Consumers’ Demands & Producers’ Business
A new breed of NGOs or 'not-for-profit' organisations has mushroomed all over the globe claiming to represent the society and influencing consumers' d [...]
Welcome 2014 : The Year of Opportunities & Challenges
At the outset, I wish all those connected with the textile and allied industries a very happy and prosperous 2014. I also extend my best wishes to the [...]
What Does EU’s GSP+ Status for Pakistan Mean?
Finally, the EU has granted Pakistan the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) Plus status from January 1, 2014 for four years till 2017. The EU is [...]
Clothing Waste Recycling Trends
It should be possible to make the textile industry a waste-free sector because theoretically 97% of textile waste can be recycled. But in actual pract [...]
Europe’s Firm Grip on Technical Textiles
Despite the dramatic overall decline of the European textile industry in the last 30 years, Europe still stands on firm feet as a world leader in the [...]
Has China Had Its Day?
One of the most discussed topics these days - in the World of Conferences everywhere - is focused on China. All those connected with the Textile & [...]