Textiles Minister stated that textile exports have increased 6.2 % post-Goods and Services Tax (GST) as compared with corresponding period pre-GST. "India faces competition from countries like Vietnam, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka which enjoy duty free access to key markets while India faces a duty disadvantage," she further stated. Besides, Bangladesh and Vietnam have the benefit of scale in apparel manufacturing and a large and productive labour force. Citing data from Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics, she said cotton yam exports from India are reported at 226 million kg during April-September 2019 as compared with 338 million kg during April-September 2018.
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