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Surat Processing Charges Up 15%: Why Fabric Prices Are Higher This Diwali
Surat's dyeing and printing mills raised job-work charges by 15% from 7 September 2026, citing higher coal, chemical, power and labour costs. The traders' federation FOSTTA has opposed the increase, …
About BizTorq Textile News
BizTorq Textile News covers the Surat and Ahmedabad textile trade. Surat is India's largest centre for man-made fabric, sarees and dress materials; Ahmedabad is a major hub for cotton, denim and ready-made garments. Our team in Surat writes about what matters to traders, manufacturers and buyers: market updates, yarn prices, GST and tax changes, exports, expos and government policy.
For a shop-by-shop view of the trade, see the Surat textile markets guide and the Ahmedabad textile markets guide.