Author: GD Jasuja
Abused Workers Make ‘Flawed Fabrics’ : Garment Makers of South India Under Global Watch
There is disturbing news for textile manufacturers of the country that must put them on a high alert, especially if they are engaged in export related [...]
“A Peek into the Textiles of 2025”
The above picture published in the ISPO News Magazine of Messe Munchen in the July 2014 issue, along with the interview with Futurologist Thomas Strob [...]
Wages & Working Hours in the Textiles & Clothing Sector
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is holding a Forum of all the stake holders (workers, employers & representatives of government, inter [...]
New Textile Policy with ‘Vision for 2024-25’ is Coming
The rapid changes in the textile and clothing supply chain globally have forced top textile export countries to review their future strategy and actio [...]
New “First Sale” Rule For US Importers
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a draft copy of a revised version of the Informed Compliance Publication on Bona Fide Sales & [...]
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 [...]