Category: Editorials
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 & [...]
Rupee@62 Vs US$ : Is Currency Depreciation Good for Boosting Exports?
There has been a steep depreciation of more than 13% in the value of INR vis-a-vis USD in the past five months. In this scenario there exist two group [...]
Now, Jeans Are Available On Lease
Generally, it is the practice to lease durable goods and that also related to industrial or corporate use like vehicles, heavy machinery, office o [...]