The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has welcomed the decision of the Government of India to temporarily exempt all customs duties on cotton imports from 1st June 2026 to 30th October 2026. The measure is expected to augment the availability of cotton for the Indian textile and apparel sector and provide much-needed relief to the entire value chain. Welcoming the announcement, Dr. A. Sakthivel, Chairman, AEPC, expressed his sincere gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri.Narendra Modi ji, Hon’ble Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh, for their timely intervention and support to the textile and apparel industry. Dr. A. Sakthivel conveyed his special gratitude to Hon’ble Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri L. Murugan, for his constant support, valuable coordination, and proactive efforts in addressing the concerns of the textile and apparel industry. Read More