India spares yarn imports from anti-dumping duties, easing apparel input costs

Surat and South Gujarat textile manufacturers welcomed the Centre's decision to forgo anti-dumping duties on Nylon Filament, Viscose Filament and Spandex yarn imports, a move expected to stabilize raw material costs across apparel production chains.

— Filed Wed, 24 Jun, 2026, 18:53 IST · Source Apparel Resources India · Updated

Central Government's decision to not impose anti-dumping duties on Nylon Filament Yarn, Viscose Filament Yarn, and Spandex Yarn imports has been welcomed by Surat and South Gujarat textile manufacturers, helping stabilize raw material costs for apparel production.

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Adds to a string of cost-reset moves for Indian textiles, following the cotton duty waiver and FTA-driven export tailwinds from the EU and UK reshaping sourcing economics.

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