Cotton Australia discusses ties with Indian textile delegation
24 Nov 23 2 min read
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- Indian and Australian officials discussed potential collaborations in the textile industry, focusing on ECTA benefits.
- This agreement allows 50,000 tonnes of Australian cotton to enter India tariff-free.
- Cotton Australia is advocating for an increased quota and exploring ways to facilitate Australian brands manufacturing in India with Australian cotton.
With the activation of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), 50,000 tonnes of Australian cotton can now enter India without tariffs, marking a substantial reduction from the usual 11 per cent tariff, Cotton Australia said in a press release.
Cotton Australia is actively advocating for an increase in this tariff-free quota, working with officials such as Mr Kansal, the additional secretary from India’s textile ministry, to grant Australian cotton greater access. This move is intended to facilitate Australian brands wishing to manufacture in India using Australian cotton.
During the discussions, the delegation showed keen interest in understanding Australia’s sustainability credentials, particularly in relation to myBMP, as well as traceability and ongoing efforts regarding textile circularity.
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To foster relations and collaboration, Cotton Australia also recently supported a webinar for Indian Cotton Growers run by the All India Cotton Farmer Producer Organization Association in conjunction with the Australian High Commission (Agriculture).
The webinar, which featured Dr Oliver Knox, aimed to assist Indian growers to improve soil health.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (NB)
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