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Ahmedabad textile industry

Textile industry in India

Textile industry in India

Ahmedabad has been a major center for textile production in India since the mid-19th century. The Ahmedabad Spinning and Weaving Company was founded on 30 May 1861 by Ranchhodlal Chhotalal, marking the city's first cotton mill.

In the early 20th century, mills such as Calico (1888), Bagicha, and Arvind were established. By 1905, approximately 33 textile mills were operational in the city.

Development post‑Independence

Between 1951 and 1990, spindle capacity in Ahmedabad doubled from about 11 million to over 26 million. Research institutions were established:

  • ATIRA (Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association) was formed in 1947 and began operations in 1949. It is recognized by the Ministry of Textiles and CSIR.
  • The Calico Museum of Textiles, established in 1949, focuses on the preservation and study of Indian textile traditions.

Decline in late 20th century

By the 1980s, many mills had closed due to competition and outdated infrastructure. Calico Mills ceased operations in 1998 and was auctioned in 2010.{{cite news|last=Anonymous|title=Previous Calico auction called off due to low valuation|newspaper=Times of India|date=12 June 2011|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/previous-calico-auction-called-off-due-to-low-valuation/articleshow/8818744.cms|access-date=16 June 2025

Policy and modern developments

The Gujarat Textile Policy 2019–2023 offered interest and power tariff subsidies.

The revised Gujarat Textile Policy 2024, announced in October 2024, provides up to 35% capital subsidy, interest subsidies up to 7%, ₹1/unit renewable power subsidy, and monthly payroll support for employment generation.

As of 2023–24, Gujarat ranked second among Indian states in textile exports, with a value of approximately US $5.75 billion.

Current status

Gujarat is one of the leading producers of cotton and denim in India. Gujarat is involved in technical textiles, supported by institutions such as ATIRA, NID, and NIFT.

Challenges include infrastructure, technological gaps, and inter-state competition.

References

  • John Irwin, P. R. Schwartz, Studies in Indo-European Textile History, Calico Museum of Textiles, Ahmedabad, 1966, 124 p.

References

  1. (12 April 2012). "Ahmedabad: Manchester of the East is now a city of closed textile mills". India Today.
  2. Chandavarkar, Rajnarayan. (1994). "The Origins of Industrial Capitalism in India". Cambridge University Press.
  3. "Ahmedabad Textile Industry". Ahmedabad Online.
  4. "Ahmedabad Textile Industry's Research Association". Ministry of Textiles, India.
  5. "Calico Museum of Textiles". Sarabhai Foundation.
  6. (December 2010). "Report on Textile Sector". Reserve Bank of India.
  7. (10 January 2019). "Scheme for Assistance to Strengthen Specific Sectors in the Textile Value Chain". Office of the Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat.
  8. (16 October 2024). "Jobs, incentives among highlights as Gujarat govt announces new textile policy". The Indian Express.
  9. (16 October 2024). "Gujarat rolls out textile policy 2024". The Times Of India.
  10. (13 October 2024). "Gujarat Textile Policy 2024". Office of the Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat.
  11. (13 July 2023). "A New Era of Development in Gujarat's Textile Sector: Hon'ble CM". Chief Minister’s Office, Government of Gujarat.
  12. "NIFT Ahmedabad". National Institute of Fashion Technology.
  13. (28 February 2022). "Gujarat's textile sector needs infra push". Time Of India.
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