AEPC honors exporters with export excellence award

23 Feb '13

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Speaking on the occasion, Dr. A Sakthivel, said, “Shri Anand Sharma is our dynamic leader and we are blessed to have him as our Textile Minister. His vision, acumen and sensitivity have been applauded by entire garment industry. He always listens to the pressing demands of the entire garment industry and has brought desired changes in the policy from time to time. Sir, we are really touched, moved and inspired by your dynamic leadership.”

Chairman AEPC thanked Shri Sharma for the major announcements made, Dr. Sakthivel stated that, “2% interest subvention scheme on readymade garment sector which has been extended up to March’2014; 2% Market Linked Focus Product Scheme for USA and EU have been extended up to 31st March, 2013 for readymade garment sector; Continuation of TUF scheme; additional incentives for incremental exports to the US, European Union and Asian countries during Jan – March 2013 period.

"Additional duty credit of 2% of FOB value would be given on export of certain knitwear apparels w.e.f. 01.01.2013; Zero duty EPCG scheme has been extended up to 31st March, 2013; Financial support for implementation of DISHA in 12th Five Year Plan and now looking for establishing DISHA Mauritius are few of the important announcements for which entire textiles industry is thankful.

Dr Sakthivel thanked Shri S.R. Rao, Commerce Secretary, for the support and patience hearing the industry got from during his recent visit to Tirupur. Chairman also thanked Dr. Anup K. Pujari, Director General Foreign Trade for the help provided to the industry.

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