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Control Your Growth - 9 Sure Signs Your Business Is Growing Too Fast h implementation of a 6% R&D aid programs. Others, like Turkey are also in the race.Don't allow your business growth to go unchecked. Fast unmonitored growth can be just as dangerous as no growth. Pay attention to signs that indicate you may be growing too fast, and take all necessary steps to control that area.1. Computers, desks and chairs become hard to find. You outgrow your office gear and employees find it hard to work with the space shortage and furniture scarcity.2. You take on orders much larger than you should take or handle. Don't turn orders down, but don't sacrifice service and quality either. Make sure you can deliver on your promises.3. You don't know most of the faces of your staff. Once you become unaware of the people working for you, things become impersonal and you will have lost contact with your business most valuable asset - your staff. Good staff is worth gold. Keep close to them or they will go elsewhere.4. Employee morale is low, turnover increases, productivity drops. These signs show that the business and its management are growing to a level where staff are not being looked after or listened to. Watch your employees and discuss problems and take steps to resolve before they escalate.5. You don't know what your competition is up to or what's happening in your industry. Never take your eye off your competitors or you will find yourself in major trouble.6. You have more temporary staff employed than permanent ones. Too many temporary staff is not good for many reasons. Permanent staff is more likely to take a Budget Measures Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) increased toRs5.4bn from its previous Rs4.4 bn Interest subsidy provision on term loans available for those in the handloom field has been increased from Rs2.0bn to Rs2.4bn Excise duty has been reduced by half on all artificial fiber yarn and is now at 8% Import duty reduced from 15% to 10% on all artificial fiber yarn Impact of Budget Decrease in excise duty on artificial fibre has been implemented to favor cheaper production costs and ensure competitiveness on export market. SSIs are expected to grow further with interest subsidy on handloom sector loans. The TUF, with its interest subsidy, provides textiles operators with interesting funding plan for their expansion and development strategies. Textiles parks creations will undeniably help in boosting the overall industry. 10 dedicated areas have already been identified and 7 of them already sanctioned. A special Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks is meant to help in realization of such objectives. Sector Outlook The future of the textiles industry seems to be bright in all aspects. As such Government places all its trust and relies sector for its strong 'employment creation' capability, more precisely in the garments manufacturing side. Lowering tax burdens on companies will play an important part in cutting down production costs and boosting competitiveness, increasing ability to tap high-volume orders from the global market. Modernization would enable companies provide quality and volume solutions which China Investment Information Indian textiles industry is a well-established with showing strong features and a bright future. In fact, the country is the second biggest textiles manufacturer worldwide, right after China. Similar force is demonstrated in the cotton production and consumption trend where India ranks just after China and USA. The textiles manufacturing business is a pioneer activity in the Indian manufacturing sector and it has a primordial importance in the economic life of the country, which is still predominantly based on the agro-alimentary sector. Employing around 35 million people, textiles industry stands as a major foreign currency revenue generator and further proves it in its 14% share of industrial production and the 16% of export revenues it generated.China Joint Ventures: Joint ventures (JV) are allowed to carry out manufacturing and sales operations in China. A JV is also permitted to sell products through its own sales network.Equity Joint Venture: A Company, with limited liability, set up by a Chinese company and a foreign investor, is an Equity Joint Venture. The parties share profits and losses in proportion to their respective contributions to Joint Venture's registered capital. Starting from 2001, Equity Joint Ventures are governed by the Law of the PRC on Joint Ventures using Chinese and Foreign Investment. Co-operative Joint Venture: The Law of the PRC on Chinese-Foreign Contractual Co-operative Enterprises governs Co-operative Joint Ventures. A Co-operative Joint Venture is similar to an Equity Joint Venture in many respects, and many of the same regulations apply. However, principal features that distinguish a Co-operative Joint Venture from an Equity Joint Venture include the following: Co-operative Joint Venture does not have to be a legal entity. The concept of registered capital is less clear than that in the case of an Equity Joint Venture. Participants in a Co-operative Joint Venture are allowed to share profit on agreed basis, not necessarily in proportion to capital contribution. During the term of the venture, the foreign participant in a Co-operative Joint Venture may recover its investment, provided that the JV contract specifies that all fixed assets will become the property o Textiles industry is not limited to manufacture and export of garments. The success of Indian textiles lies in effective vertical integrations policies which have helped operators in taming the processes which while lying beyond simple manufacturing exercise do have a serious impact on it, for example, raw material treatment. Thus, cotton, jute, silk or wool and even synthetic material are also produced by this industry to complement and strengthen the garments manufacturing industry. Almost one quarter of the world's spindle activities is hosted in India, again positioning itself just after China. Looming is another important element that accounts for significant activity in this industry; in fact, it takes an impressive 61% share including handlooms. The country is also significant textiles fiber and yarn manufacturer on the world scene, taking on its own a 12% share of the world's production volume. India ranks on the second place as regards in production of silk and cellulose fiber and yarn whilst standing on the fifth position when it comes to synthetic fiber and yarn. Indians have well understood the importance of staying one step ahead of developments in the world economic environment. The industry is now preparing itself to take share of opportunities expected to arise out of the market freed from quota restrictions and other trade barriers. Industry operators are increasingly moving towards modernization and expansion as encouraged by the so-designated Textile Upgradation Fund Scheme implemented by Government. The local textile sector is now at a critical stage where it should prepare itself to rise and grab the opportunities that are available through liberalization of the international market. Manufacturers however, were caught in inadvertence as new players started to creep on the market at a time when most operators had attention on imminent opportunities coming from a quota-free market. Strategies and policies were mainly targeted towards expansion and modernization leaving more space to domestic players. Now it obviously appear that the latter have had ample freedom to strengthen them and they are now more prepared than export-oriented companies. Lack of competition is eroding enthusiasm, impacting on activity on the European and USA markets. With the removal of quotas and similar trade barriers, observers expect the market to provide new opportunities with evaluations reaching S$1.4bn for towels and US$1.8 in bed linen. China's impressive production capacity and its growing strength compelled Europe and USA markets to some serious reflections. To bring a halt to massive invasion of their products, EU and USA have imposed trade restrictions, which also encourage retailers to review their sourcing strategy through diversification out of China. Now, undoubtedly India has good cards to play. With traders realizing the threat of relying on a single manufacturing source such as China, India could do well in proposing a valuable alternative to buyers on the international scene, but this is only possible through an adequate and appropriate development strategy and macro-economic policy. In that view, many manufacturing companies in India are rushing towards expansion and modernization options. Manufacturers are having recourse to fund raising programmes pushing EPS to higher growth, dissolving equity on its way. Business collaborations with foreign players, creation of buying offices and Government's effort to enhance quality production and export are many visible signs of Indians coming into force on the global market. Geared with expanded capacities The new opportunities have carried along Indian home-textiles manufacturers in the expansion strategy direction. The Textile upgradation fund has helped many such operators to increase capacity during the last three fiscal years. Such expansion strategies have not only had an impact on production volume, also assisted companies in better providing customized products. Value addition - route to higher price realizations Terry towels coming from the Indian factories accounted for almost 21% of the world market. With another 19% share in the bed linen market, India stands as a quality supplier to the USA. Indian products are more focused towards innovation and quality. Visible efforts in quality improvement, innovations through R&D programmes, and other value-added features bring a whole new dimension to the Indian products. In turn this resulted in higher profit as compared to other regional producers. Customized and high-value added products are generally not affected by change in market parameters. As such, there were no exceptional price fluctuations on Indian markets during quota removal period. But such was not the case with other regional competitors' products, such as China, where prices were cut down significantly favoring buyers. Higher competition with neighboring country China reacted to quota removals by invading the US market with its textiles production. The US had no other choice than to re-introduce trade barriers to calm down the situation encouraging traders to diversify purchasing options and thus giving India an unexpected push on the global market. The situation is not completely in the pocket for India, however. It should remain on its guards as its neighbors start to embark on similar global adventure with an enthusiasm and motivation packed attitude. Pakistan and Bangladesh are growing at fast pace, shortening the gap with India in an impressive manner. In the last 3 years Pakistan exported 4 times more pillowcases to USA than India! Pakistan, to note, is among the most important cotton producers worldwide and has been blessed by preference agreements with EU and US even during the quota-imposed periods. Pakistani Government has understood the game and is encouraging development through implementation of a 6% R&D aid programs. Others, like Turkey are also in the race. Budget Measures Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) increased toRs5.4bn from its previous Rs4.4 bn Interest subsidy provision on term loans available for those in the handloom field has been increased from Rs2.0bn to Rs2.4bn Excise duty has been reduced by half on all artificial fiber yarn and is now at 8% Import duty reduced from 15% to 10% on all artificial fiber yarn Impact of Budget Decrease in excise duty on artificial fibre has been implemented to favor cheaper production costs and ensure competitiveness on export market. SSIs are expected to grow further with interest subsidy on handloom sector loans. The TUF, with its interest subsidy, provides textiles operators with interesting funding plan for their expansion and development strategies. Textiles parks creations will undeniably help in boosting the overall industry. 10 dedicated areas have already been identified and 7 of them already sanctioned. A special Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks is meant to help in realization of such objectives. Sector Outlook The future of the textiles industry seems to be bright in all aspects. As such Government places all its trust and relies sector for its strong 'employment creation' capability, more precisely in the garments manufacturing side. Lowering tax burdens on companies will play an important part in cutting down production costs and boosting competitiveness, increasing ability to tap high-volume orders from the global market. Modernization would enable companies provide quality and volume solutions which i EBay Get Rich volume. India ranks on the second place as regards in production of silk and cellulose fiber and yarn whilst standing on the fifth position when it comes to synthetic fiber and yarn.EBay get rich is a term you find in many places in the internet. On reading this phrase, many people have set about buying and selling things on eBay with the intention of making quick money. However, it should be known that though it is possible to make money on eBay, it is not a get rich quick scheme. There is a lot of patience to become eBay get rich branded material.For eBay get rich to work out with you, you have to have lots of commitment in eBay. There are many scammers who claim that it is possible to use eBay get rich to make money on eBay. Then there are the scam artists who claim that they have a list of wholesalers and drop shippers who can make eBay get rich a reality. However, things are not that simple.Lots of efforts have to be put on your part for eBay get rich. You have to spend lots of time researching on the best products to sell on eBay, the right rates you can quote for the products and if you are buying on eBay, you have to know what the best bid amount is for the product, and bid accordingly.Ebay is a site that offers buyers and sellers on the site with consultations to eBay get rich. This consultation is available for free, and is provided to sellers at all levels. When you make a consultation to eBay get rich, it is usually a one-on-one telephone consultation between the eBay marketing and sales expert and yourself.The consulter goes through all your listings on the eBay site and provides advice on necessary changes and adjustments that hav Indians have well understood the importance of staying one step ahead of developments in the world economic environment. The industry is now preparing itself to take share of opportunities expected to arise out of the market freed from quota restrictions and other trade barriers. Industry operators are increasingly moving towards modernization and expansion as encouraged by the so-designated Textile Upgradation Fund Scheme implemented by Government. The local textile sector is now at a critical stage where it should prepare itself to rise and grab the opportunities that are available through liberalization of the international market. Manufacturers however, were caught in inadvertence as new players started to creep on the market at a time when most operators had attention on imminent opportunities coming from a quota-free market. Strategies and policies were mainly targeted towards expansion and modernization leaving more space to domestic players. Now it obviously appear that the latter have had ample freedom to strengthen them and they are now more prepared than export-oriented companies. Lack of competition is eroding enthusiasm, impacting on activity on the European and USA markets. With the removal of quotas and similar trade barriers, observers expect the market to provide new opportunities with evaluations reaching S$1.4bn for towels and US$1.8 in bed linen. China's impressive production capacity and its growing strength compelled Europe and USA markets to some serious reflections. To bring a halt to massive invasion of their products, EU and USA have imposed trade restrictions, which also encourage retailers to review their sourcing strategy through diversification out of China. Now, undoubtedly India has good cards to play. With traders realizing the threat of relying on a single manufacturing source such as China, India could do well in proposing a valuable alternative to buyers on the international scene, but this is only possible through an adequate and appropriate development strategy and macro-economic policy. In that view, many manufacturing companies in India are rushing towards expansion and modernization options. Manufacturers are having recourse to fund raising programmes pushing EPS to higher growth, dissolving equity on its way. Business collaborations with foreign players, creation of buying offices and Government's effort to enhance quality production and export are many visible signs of Indians coming into force on the global market. Geared with expanded capacities The new opportunities have carried along Indian home-textiles manufacturers in the expansion strategy direction. The Textile upgradation fund has helped many such operators to increase capacity during the last three fiscal years. Such expansion strategies have not only had an impact on production volume, also assisted companies in better providing customized products. Value addition - route to higher price realizations Terry towels coming from the Indian factories accounted for almost 21% of the world market. With another 19% share in the bed linen market, India stands as a quality supplier to the USA. Indian products are more focused towards innovation and quality. Visible efforts in quality improvement, innovations through R&D programmes, and other value-added features bring a whole new dimension to the Indian products. In turn this resulted in higher profit as compared to other regional producers. Customized and high-value added products are generally not affected by change in market parameters. As such, there were no exceptional price fluctuations on Indian markets during quota removal period. But such was not the case with other regional competitors' products, such as China, where prices were cut down significantly favoring buyers. Higher competition with neighboring country China reacted to quota removals by invading the US market with its textiles production. The US had no other choice than to re-introduce trade barriers to calm down the situation encouraging traders to diversify purchasing options and thus giving India an unexpected push on the global market. The situation is not completely in the pocket for India, however. It should remain on its guards as its neighbors start to embark on similar global adventure with an enthusiasm and motivation packed attitude. Pakistan and Bangladesh are growing at fast pace, shortening the gap with India in an impressive manner. In the last 3 years Pakistan exported 4 times more pillowcases to USA than India! Pakistan, to note, is among the most important cotton producers worldwide and has been blessed by preference agreements with EU and US even during the quota-imposed periods. Pakistani Government has understood the game and is encouraging development through implementation of a 6% R&D aid programs. Others, like Turkey are also in the race. Budget Measures Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) increased toRs5.4bn from its previous Rs4.4 bn Interest subsidy provision on term loans available for those in the handloom field has been increased from Rs2.0bn to Rs2.4bn Excise duty has been reduced by half on all artificial fiber yarn and is now at 8% Import duty reduced from 15% to 10% on all artificial fiber yarn Impact of Budget Decrease in excise duty on artificial fibre has been implemented to favor cheaper production costs and ensure competitiveness on export market. SSIs are expected to grow further with interest subsidy on handloom sector loans. The TUF, with its interest subsidy, provides textiles operators with interesting funding plan for their expansion and development strategies. Textiles parks creations will undeniably help in boosting the overall industry. 10 dedicated areas have already been identified and 7 of them already sanctioned. A special Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks is meant to help in realization of such objectives. Sector Outlook The future of the textiles industry seems to be bright in all aspects. As such Government places all its trust and relies sector for its strong 'employment creation' capability, more precisely in the garments manufacturing side. Lowering tax burdens on companies will play an important part in cutting down production costs and boosting competitiveness, increasing ability to tap high-volume orders from the global market. Modernization would enable companies provide quality and volume solutions which Health And Safety At The Workplace d USA markets to some serious reflections. To bring a halt to massive invasion of their products, EU and USA have imposed trade restrictions, which also encourage retailers to review their sourcing strategy through diversification out of China. Now, undoubtedly India has good cards to play. 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We take pride in the fact that for many of the projects for which we have been commissioned we have been able to use our knowledge and expertise to enable organisations achieve their strategic goals whether that would be legal compliance or best practice but more importantly help to achieve them..Simply put - In that view, many manufacturing companies in India are rushing towards expansion and modernization options. Manufacturers are having recourse to fund raising programmes pushing EPS to higher growth, dissolving equity on its way. Business collaborations with foreign players, creation of buying offices and Government's effort to enhance quality production and export are many visible signs of Indians coming into force on the global market. Geared with expanded capacities The new opportunities have carried along Indian home-textiles manufacturers in the expansion strategy direction. The Textile upgradation fund has helped many such operators to increase capacity during the last three fiscal years. Such expansion strategies have not only had an impact on production volume, also assisted companies in better providing customized products. Value addition - route to higher price realizations Terry towels coming from the Indian factories accounted for almost 21% of the world market. With another 19% share in the bed linen market, India stands as a quality supplier to the USA. Indian products are more focused towards innovation and quality. Visible efforts in quality improvement, innovations through R&D programmes, and other value-added features bring a whole new dimension to the Indian products. In turn this resulted in higher profit as compared to other regional producers. Customized and high-value added products are generally not affected by change in market parameters. As such, there were no exceptional price fluctuations on Indian markets during quota removal period. But such was not the case with other regional competitors' products, such as China, where prices were cut down significantly favoring buyers. Higher competition with neighboring country China reacted to quota removals by invading the US market with its textiles production. The US had no other choice than to re-introduce trade barriers to calm down the situation encouraging traders to diversify purchasing options and thus giving India an unexpected push on the global market. The situation is not completely in the pocket for India, however. It should remain on its guards as its neighbors start to embark on similar global adventure with an enthusiasm and motivation packed attitude. Pakistan and Bangladesh are growing at fast pace, shortening the gap with India in an impressive manner. In the last 3 years Pakistan exported 4 times more pillowcases to USA than India! Pakistan, to note, is among the most important cotton producers worldwide and has been blessed by preference agreements with EU and US even during the quota-imposed periods. Pakistani Government has understood the game and is encouraging development through implementation of a 6% R&D aid programs. Others, like Turkey are also in the race. Budget Measures Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) increased toRs5.4bn from its previous Rs4.4 bn Interest subsidy provision on term loans available for those in the handloom field has been increased from Rs2.0bn to Rs2.4bn Excise duty has been reduced by half on all artificial fiber yarn and is now at 8% Import duty reduced from 15% to 10% on all artificial fiber yarn Impact of Budget Decrease in excise duty on artificial fibre has been implemented to favor cheaper production costs and ensure competitiveness on export market. SSIs are expected to grow further with interest subsidy on handloom sector loans. The TUF, with its interest subsidy, provides textiles operators with interesting funding plan for their expansion and development strategies. Textiles parks creations will undeniably help in boosting the overall industry. 10 dedicated areas have already been identified and 7 of them already sanctioned. A special Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks is meant to help in realization of such objectives. Sector Outlook The future of the textiles industry seems to be bright in all aspects. As such Government places all its trust and relies sector for its strong 'employment creation' capability, more precisely in the garments manufacturing side. Lowering tax burdens on companies will play an important part in cutting down production costs and boosting competitiveness, increasing ability to tap high-volume orders from the global market. Modernization would enable companies provide quality and volume solutions which 5 Reasons Why You Should Establish an Offshore Company pplier to the USA. Indian products are more focused towards innovation and quality. Visible efforts in quality improvement, innovations through R&D programmes, and other value-added features bring a whole new dimension to the Indian products. In turn this resulted in higher profit as compared to other regional producers.Offshore companies or International Business Companies (also known as IBCs) are ‘distinct legal entities’ – what this means is that they can be treated to all intents and purposes like an individual.This means they can do business and be taxed for example, in fact they can do pretty much everything apart from have feelings or be loved!But what’s the point of an offshore company?Well, residents of high tax countries such as America of the United Kingdom for example can sometimes use an offshore company structure and route their income or profits through it to reduce their own personal taxation for example.The reason the company is established in an ‘offshore’ jurisdiction is because such locations are low or no tax, and as long as the company in question does not enter into any business in the jurisdiction it is located in, it can avoid most or even all forms of local taxation.There are actually five main reasons why you should establish an offshore company.1) To Reduce TaxAn offshore company can structured in such a way and be used to reduce or even negate an individual or business’s taxation burden. It depends on the nation you are tax resident in and the way an offshore company is structured as to how well you can legally work your tax situation, but tax reduction is the number one reason for establishing an offshore company.Offshore incorporation service providers can look at an individual’s set of circumstances and advise best Customized and high-value added products are generally not affected by change in market parameters. As such, there were no exceptional price fluctuations on Indian markets during quota removal period. But such was not the case with other regional competitors' products, such as China, where prices were cut down significantly favoring buyers. Higher competition with neighboring country China reacted to quota removals by invading the US market with its textiles production. The US had no other choice than to re-introduce trade barriers to calm down the situation encouraging traders to diversify purchasing options and thus giving India an unexpected push on the global market. The situation is not completely in the pocket for India, however. It should remain on its guards as its neighbors start to embark on similar global adventure with an enthusiasm and motivation packed attitude. Pakistan and Bangladesh are growing at fast pace, shortening the gap with India in an impressive manner. In the last 3 years Pakistan exported 4 times more pillowcases to USA than India! Pakistan, to note, is among the most important cotton producers worldwide and has been blessed by preference agreements with EU and US even during the quota-imposed periods. Pakistani Government has understood the game and is encouraging development through implementation of a 6% R&D aid programs. Others, like Turkey are also in the race. Budget Measures Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) increased toRs5.4bn from its previous Rs4.4 bn Interest subsidy provision on term loans available for those in the handloom field has been increased from Rs2.0bn to Rs2.4bn Excise duty has been reduced by half on all artificial fiber yarn and is now at 8% Import duty reduced from 15% to 10% on all artificial fiber yarn Impact of Budget Decrease in excise duty on artificial fibre has been implemented to favor cheaper production costs and ensure competitiveness on export market. SSIs are expected to grow further with interest subsidy on handloom sector loans. The TUF, with its interest subsidy, provides textiles operators with interesting funding plan for their expansion and development strategies. Textiles parks creations will undeniably help in boosting the overall industry. 10 dedicated areas have already been identified and 7 of them already sanctioned. A special Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks is meant to help in realization of such objectives. Sector Outlook The future of the textiles industry seems to be bright in all aspects. As such Government places all its trust and relies sector for its strong 'employment creation' capability, more precisely in the garments manufacturing side. Lowering tax burdens on companies will play an important part in cutting down production costs and boosting competitiveness, increasing ability to tap high-volume orders from the global market. Modernization would enable companies provide quality and volume solutions which Leisure & Recreation Market in the UK h implementation of a 6% R&D aid programs. Others, like Turkey are also in the race.Leisure time is more important than ever before. It is increasingly likely that both partners in a household are working full time; commuting adds to the burden of the daily routine, whether to school or to work. There is also the increasing danger of sedentary occupations, producing the demand for active leisure or ‘recreation’. More working time is spent every year sitting in front of a computer terminal or on the telephone, followed by driving home or sitting in a train. At home, the temptation is greater than ever before to sit in front of the widescreen television, with its superb picture and sound, or to spend hours on the Internet or playing electronic games.To satisfy the demand for activities that break into the sedentary pattern, there is a vast range available both inside and outside the home. In total, the leisure and recreation market as defined by this Market Review involved consumer spending of ?83.93bn in 2004, according to Keynote which gave leisure and recreation an 11.5% share of all UK consumer spending. This share has not been increasing, although the trends for each type of leisure activity vary widely. The largest markets in 2004 were: eating out and drinking out; home viewing, covering both goods and services (television sets, Sky subscriptions, the Licence Fee, etc.); DIY and gardening goods; and gambling (including the National Lottery).Other, smaller leisure markets include reading, home computing and electronic games, sport and exercise, home listening Budget Measures Technology Upgradation Fund (TUF) increased toRs5.4bn from its previous Rs4.4 bn Interest subsidy provision on term loans available for those in the handloom field has been increased from Rs2.0bn to Rs2.4bn Excise duty has been reduced by half on all artificial fiber yarn and is now at 8% Import duty reduced from 15% to 10% on all artificial fiber yarn Impact of Budget Decrease in excise duty on artificial fibre has been implemented to favor cheaper production costs and ensure competitiveness on export market. SSIs are expected to grow further with interest subsidy on handloom sector loans. The TUF, with its interest subsidy, provides textiles operators with interesting funding plan for their expansion and development strategies. Textiles parks creations will undeniably help in boosting the overall industry. 10 dedicated areas have already been identified and 7 of them already sanctioned. A special Scheme for Integrated Textiles Parks is meant to help in realization of such objectives. Sector Outlook The future of the textiles industry seems to be bright in all aspects. As such Government places all its trust and relies sector for its strong 'employment creation' capability, more precisely in the garments manufacturing side. Lowering tax burdens on companies will play an important part in cutting down production costs and boosting competitiveness, increasing ability to tap high-volume orders from the global market. Modernization would enable companies provide quality and volume solutions which is in constant demand by international buyers. Industry Wish List A reduction of 5% in the customs duty on manufacturing inputs for textiles machines. The rate is currently between 10% and 15%. Textiles products would continue to carry the specific duty imposition, which may be extended to other SAFTA member countries. Reduction from 15% to 10% on customs duty imposed on synthetic fiber. Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) is targeting elimination at 100% of all taxes on apparel exports. Positives Aspects The Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) pushed an additional 10% capital subsidy in acquisition of processing machines; with a view to help in expansion plans. Processing sectors are expected to reap the benefits of such a measure in the long term. Union textiles has exposed a White paper, named Vision 2010 where it gives clear indications as regards its objectives and targets concerning the US bn export market. Operators are increasingly considering consolidation methods to strengthen production capacity, which would put them in better position on the global and free market. As such, mergers and takeovers are currently very frequent with companies tying up with smaller one to tackle global challenges. However, continuing TUFS have been stopped after March 31, 2007 by the Textiles Ministry. The ministry has asked the TUFS nodal agencies and banks not to process further new loans with instant effect. As per the sources, the estimated budget provision set for reimbursing the interest subsidy for the TUFS loans for the fiscal 2006-07 was only Rs 535 crore, but the required funds for the subsidy is about Rs 1,515 crore, which comes to three times higher than the set provision. Negative Aspects India is somewhat lagging behind technology in the garments manufacturing sector and this seriously hinders increase in exportable production. Shuttleless looms in India accounted for 9.3% of total looms in 2003. USA shows 94.8% in the same category whilst Austria reveals 95.2%. Clearly India is well behind with only Pakistan showing up at 7.6%. Labor regulations are a major concern in India causing great harms to the industry at various levels. With no clear legislations, strikes and similar issues often bring business to complete halts. Obviously, finding solutions in such conditions is a time and effort wasting enterprise, much to the dismay of the industry or even the whole economy of the country. The geographical location of India as compared to its competitors is a rather uncomfortable but natural disadvantage. Producers like Mexico, Brazil or even China have a good proximity with Europe and US markets and this pays on the global trade market. Impacts are mainly felt on transportation cost, delivery times, etc. Handloom Reservation Order and the Hank Yarn Obligation order are examples of obsolete and unnecessary regulations that indulge operators in a time-wasting and complicated maze of procedures. This mainly affects local operators, giving impression that the domestic markets is going opposite way to international market whereby liberalization is a key element. Conclusion The home textile sector is in a good position to activate and encourage developments in the overall domestic textile industry. With more emphasis on product having longer cycles than those average apparels, the home textiles manufacturing is more protected than its apparel counterparts. Those wishing to reap the benefits of opportunities have to show good preparatory dispositions as well as willingness to stay on the forefront of the global competition game - without these; we could see regional competition grabbing most of the market share.
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