Labour crunch hits textile output in India’s Gujarat & Maharashtra

Textile hubs in Gujarat and Maharashtra, including Surat and Ichalkaranji, are experiencing a sharp decline in production—up to 50 per cent—due to an annual labour migration, as many workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar return home during summer.
Despite the disruption, fabric prices are expected to remain stable due to steady-to-slow demand and pre-planned production.Read More