Domestic consumption, key for Indian textile and apparel sector, says SIMA
Domestic consumption of textiles and apparel is expected to play a critical role in managing the “temporary dip” in exports to the US because of 50% Trump tariff, said the newly-elected chairman of the Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) Durai Palanisamy in a press release on Thursday.
Though the recent U.S. tariffs have created notable challenges, the industry remains optimistic. Currently, the U.S. accounts for nearly 28% of India’s total textile exports, valued at around $ 11 billion.
The industry is actively working with the government to explore new market opportunities and diversify its export base. With continued policy support, rationalisation of tax structures and strategic market access initiatives, the industry is confident of sustaining momentum both in domestic and global markets, he said.
Domestic consumption of textiles and apparel is expected to play a critical role in managing the “temporary dip” in exports to the US because of 50% Trump tariff, said the newly-elected chairman of the Southern India Mills Association (SIMA) Durai Palanisamy in a press release on Thursday.
Though the recent U.S. tariffs have created notable challenges, the industry remains optimistic. Currently, the U.S. accounts for nearly 28% of India’s total textile exports, valued at around $ 11 billion.
The industry is actively working with the government to explore new market opportunities and diversify its export base. With continued policy support, rationalisation of tax structures and strategic market access initiatives, the industry is confident of sustaining momentum both in domestic and global markets, he said.
Accumulation of GST at 18% on textile machinery continues to be a significant burden for the highly capital-intensive textile industry, severely impacting working capital and new investments in the absence of the Technology Upgradation Scheme. Resolving this issue, along with addressing the challenges arising from the implementation of Quality Control Orders on MMF and its products, are critical to enhance the industry’s competitiveness, he said.
The next-generation industry leaders to explore emerging global markets and focus on manufacturing innovative products using MMF, Mr. Palanisamy added.
Durai Palanisamy, Executive Director of Pallava Textiles, was elected chairman of the SIMA for 2025-2026 at the 66th annual meeting of the association held in Coimbatore on September 11.
S. Krishnakumar, Managing Director, Sulochana Cotton Spinning Mills, Tiruppur, was elected deputy chairman of the association, and K Sivaraj, Managing Director, Sivaraj Spinning Mills, Dindigul, was elected the vice-chairman of the association.
At the annual meeting of the SIMA Cotton Development and Research Association (SIMA CDRA) held on Thursday, S.K. Sundararaman, Managing Director, Shiva Texyarn, Coimbatore was re-elected as its chairman for 2025-2026. Durai Palanisamy, Executive Director, Pallava Textiles, Erode, and S. Krishnakumar, Managing Director, Sulochana Cotton Spinning Mills, Tiruppur, were re-elected as deputy chairman and vice-chairman respectively.
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