Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Surat Textile Industry Eyes Growth Amid Bangladesh Strike
Bangladesh's textile mills are going on strike because they can't compete with cheaper yarn from India.
This is good news for Surat, a big textile city in India.
Surat's textile industry thinks this is a chance to grow and become more important in making clothes for the world.
They believe their high-quality yarn and new developments will attract buyers who usually go to Bangladesh.
Surat is already a big producer of polyester fabric and is working to get even better.
The strike might mean more business for Surat's textile makers.
Bangladesh textile mills announce indefinite strike starting February 1, 2024, protesting duty-free import of low-cost Indian yarn.
Surat's textile industry sees this as an opportunity to boost exports and strengthen India's position in global garment manufacturing.
Bangladesh's reliance on imported fabric and limited local manufacturing capacity may drive international buyers to India.
Surat is focusing on skill development, infrastructure, and quality enhancement to attract global buyers.
Surat accounts for 65% of India's polyester fabric production and is developing as a key textile hub.
- Who
- Surat textile traders and Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA)
- What
- Bangladesh textile mills announce indefinite strike; Surat industry sees opportunity
- When
- Strike begins February 1, 2024
- Where
- Surat, Gujarat, India and Bangladesh
- Why
- Protest against duty-free import of low-cost yarn from India affecting Bangladesh's textile industry
- Strike Announcement
- February 1, 2024
- Strike Caller
- Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA)
- Reason for Strike
- Protest against duty-free import of low-cost yarn from India
- Surat's Polyester Fabric Production
- 65% of India's total
- Surat's Strategic Focus
- Cluster-based development and quality enhancement
- Bangladesh's Reliance
- Heavily on imported fabric with limited local manufacturing
- Industry Hope
- Increased export opportunities for Surat-based manufacturers