Surat Textile Mills to Shut Two Days Weekly: Is the Rest of the Industry at Risk?
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Surat Textile Mills Shut 2 Days Weekly Amidst Middle East Crisis, Other Industries at Risk?
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News18•22-03-2026, 19:23
Surat Textile Mills Shut 2 Days Weekly Amidst Middle East Crisis, Other Industries at Risk?
•Surat's textile processing mills will close two days a week due to the escalating Middle East war crisis.
•The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association (SGTPA) made this unanimous decision to reduce production costs and stabilize the market.
•Rising raw material prices, economic pressure, and decreasing market demand are key factors driving the closure.
•The decision impacts millions of workers, raising concerns about employment in the 400 textile processing mills.
•Industry experts warn that if the Middle East crisis continues, other industries, especially gas and energy-based ones, could also face severe shocks.
