CMAI REACTION TO LATEST CHANGES IN GST RATES

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GST Reforms Draw Mixed Reactions from CMAI and Other Industry Bodies

The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has welcomed the government’s recent reforms in Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates, especially those affecting the textile and apparel sector. As the second-largest employment provider after agriculture, the textile industry has consistently called for GST-related reforms that simplify compliance, reduce bottlenecks, and strengthen the value chain. CMAI […]

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September 4, 2025
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Revised GST rates appreciated by the Textile Industry

After the latest revision in the goods and services tax (GST) rates announced by the Country’s finance minister Arun Jaitley on Friday, the Indian textile industry is hopeful of growth with revision in the GST rates. The change in GST rate not only will strengthen the entire textile value chain and make textile industry globally […]

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October 10, 2017
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GST council changed 18 % to 12 % rate for MMF yarn

The GST Council at its 22nd meeting in New Delhi has decided to reduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate on man-made yarn from 18 per cent to 12 per cent. The GST on job work of zari (embroidery) has also been dropped from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, finance minister Arun […]

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October 7, 2017
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GST rate on sewing machine parts hike from 12% to 18%

Sewing machine dealers and traders in the meeting unanimously decided that businessmen will continue to charge and pay 12% GST rate on sewing machine parts, which they have been doing since July 1. But after the imposition of 18% GST on sewing machine parts according to the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) announcement […]

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October 4, 2017
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Neutral GST rates for most textile segments

The impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is likely to be neutral to positive across segments in the textile industry compared to the current tax regime, Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA) in a report said. As per the rating agency’s estimates, the effective tax incidence on cotton and man-made fibre (MMF) or […]

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June 21, 2017
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Demand for lower GST rates on MMF & Yarn

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has urged the finance minister Arun Jaitely for reducing GST rates on man-made fibres (MMF) and yarns from 18 per cent to 12 per cent otherwise this would affect the MMF textile segment prospects in the country in a big way. This will come as big blow to […]

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June 20, 2017
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Demand for 5 % GST Rate for RMG & Apparel

The textile and apparel industry can be broadly classified into two segments. Yarn and fibre and secondly processed fabrics, readymade garments and apparels. Being part of a largely unorganized sector, it has been one of the highest contributors to economy and employment. The current incidence of excise duty is around 5 per cent (With an […]

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May 25, 2017
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GST Reforms Draw Mixed Reactions from CMAI and Other Industry Bodies

Revised GST rates appreciated by the Textile Industry

GST council changed 18 % to 12 % rate for MMF yarn

GST rate on sewing machine parts hike from 12% to 18%

Neutral GST rates for most textile segments

Demand for lower GST rates on MMF & Yarn

Demand for 5 % GST Rate for RMG & Apparel