Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Textile Industry Body Seeks Uninterrupted Power Across Tamil Nadu
Power officials in Madurai asked some factories to use diesel generators during evening hours.
They said this was needed to help manage the electricity grid.
A textile industry group called OSMA wants factories to receive electricity from the regular grid all day and night.
The group says textile factories need steady power because their machines often run continuously.
Even a short power cut can slow production and disrupt work plans.
Diesel generators are much more expensive to operate.
OSMA estimates that generator power can cost about ₹30 for one unit of electricity.
The group says expensive power could make Tamil Nadu’s textile industry less competitive.
The Open-end Spinning Mills Association urged Tamil Nadu to provide uninterrupted power to high-tension industrial consumers.
Madurai power authorities asked consumers to switch from grid electricity to diesel generators from 7:10 p.m. for grid management.
OSMA warned that diesel-generator electricity could cost about ₹30 per unit.
The association said power interruptions threaten production, machinery use, workforce planning and delivery schedules.
OSMA said reliable electricity is vital for textile competitiveness, employment, exports, small businesses and workers’ livelihoods.
- Who
- The Open-end Spinning Mills Association and Tamil Nadu power authorities, including the Load Despatch Centre in Madurai.
- What
- OSMA sought 24-hour uninterrupted electricity for high-tension industrial consumers after authorities asked factories to use diesel generators during peak hours.
- When
- The notice asked consumers to switch supplies from 7:10 p.m.; the report was published on September 30, 2026.
- Where
- Madurai and Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- Authorities cited urgent grid management, while OSMA said generator use would raise costs and hurt textile production and competitiveness.
Textile Industry
Power Authorities
Use of diesel generators
Textile Industry
OSMA said factories should not be forced to use expensive diesel-generator electricity because it would increase production costs and reduce competitiveness.
Power Authorities
The Load Despatch Centre in Madurai asked high-tension consumers to switch to diesel generators to support urgent operational grid management.
Power reliability
Textile Industry
OSMA said uninterrupted electricity is necessary for continuous textile production, machinery use, workforce planning and delivery schedules.
Power Authorities
Power authorities sought consumer cooperation in temporarily shifting away from grid supply, indicating that grid management required operational changes.
- Industry body
- Open-end Spinning Mills Association (OSMA)
- Requested supply
- 24-hour uninterrupted power for high-tension industrial consumers
- Switching time
- 7:10 p.m.
- Alternative power
- Industrial diesel generators
- Estimated generator cost
- Around ₹30 per unit, including fuel, operations and maintenance
- Affected industries
- Spinning, open-end spinning, weaving, processing and garment units
- Publication date
- September 30, 2026