Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 15: In a major relief to the stressed textile sector, the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers on Monday revoked Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on 14 chemical intermediates, synthetic fibres and polymer resins that form the backbone of the textile value chain. The rollback comes as the industry reels under the impact of steep 50% US tariffs, which have triggered large-scale cancellation of export orders.

The withdrawn QCOs include crucial inputs such as Terephthalic Acid, Ethylene Glycol, Polyester Industrial Yarn (IDY) and Polyester Staple Fibre (PSF) — all areas where India is heavily dependent on imports. MSMEs had raised strong concerns that mandatory standards were driving up costs and adding regulatory hurdles.

The decision alig

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