Government revokes Quality Control Order on polyester fibre and yarn : The removal of the QCOs will improve the cost competitiveness of Indian textile and apparel products by making it easier to obtain raw materials at internationally competitive prices
The Central government has revoked the Quality Control Order (QCO) on polyester fibre and yarn and PTA and MEG, which were introduced two years ago, bringing relief to the textile industry.
In an order dated November 12, 2025, the government said that based on powers conferred by Section 16 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, it was revoking the orders of the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers bringing in QCO on Ethylene Glycol, Terephthalic Acid, Polyester spun, grey and white yarns, polyester continuous filament yarn, polyester partially oriented yarn, and polyester industrial yarn. The government brought in QCOs on polyester yarn, filament, fibre, and raw materials PTA and MEG, thus restricting imports.
India has a shortage of PTA and MEG, and yet the government introduced QCOs. These are critical raw materials for the manmade fibre sector. The QCOs led to prices increasing by almost ₹4 a kg, said R.K. Vij, Secretary General of the Polyester Textile Apparel Industry Association. According to chairman of the Southern India Mills Association Durai Palanisamy, one of the long-pending needs of the industry has been addressed by the government.
The QCOs increased the cost of polyester fibre and filament yarn by 30 %. The raw material mainly used for MMF products and not manufactured in the country was not allowed for import and several manufacturers lost orders. The relaxation of QCOs will streamline the import of polyester and its raw materials, ensuring an uninterrupted supply to spinners, weavers, and processors.
Competitive imports are expected to stabilise domestic prices, easing cost pressures on downstream manufacturers and exporters. This move has enabled small and medium enterprises to resume production efficiently, restoring cost competitiveness in both domestic and international markets and employment retention.
Ashwin Chandran, chairman of the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry, said “The rescinding of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on Polyester fibre and Polyester yarn comes as a great relief, as it has been a long-awaited demand of all the user industries. Polyester fibre and polyester yarn form most of the man-made fibre (MMF) products.
The removal of the QCOs will improve the cost competitiveness of Indian textile and apparel products by making it easier to obtain raw materials at internationally competitive prices. Coupled with the Export Package announced on November 12, the rescinding of these QCOs will act as a huge confidence-booster for the textile and apparel sector,” he said. The industry is hopeful of removal of QCO on viscose fibre and filament yarn and other textile raw materials too soon.
News Courtesy : The hindu