Nov 13, 2025
The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has hailed the government’s decision to rescind the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on polyester fibre and yarn, calling it a significant pro-growth move for the country’s textile sector.
For years, industry players had been urging the government to ease these regulations, which had made raw material access expensive and complex. With the rollback, manufacturers can now source polyester fibre at international prices, improving both affordability and global competitiveness.
“The rescinding of QCOs on polyester fibre and yarn comes as a great relief, as it has been a long-awaited demand of all user industries,”
said Ashwin Chandran, Chairman of CITI.
Chandran emphasized that since polyester products make up a major part of India’s man-made fibre (MMF) output, this policy shift is expected to revitalize the MMF segment. The removal of QCOs is also expected to boost India’s cost competitiveness, enabling the textile and apparel industry to perform better in global markets.
Moreover, the recent Export Package announced on November 12 will work in tandem with this QCO rollback, giving the industry a much-needed confidence boost.
Although the global textile market is dominated by MMF-based products, India’s domestic textile scene is still largely cotton-centric. CITI believes that encouraging the MMF sector is crucial to bridging this gap and aligning India with global demand trends.
Chandran also called for similar regulatory relief for viscose fibre and cellulosic materials, which could further propel India toward its $350 billion textile industry vision by 2030, with $100 billion targeted from exports alone.
🧩 Conclusion:
The rollback of polyester QCOs marks a turning point for India’s man-made fibre sector. By improving raw material accessibility and enhancing price competitiveness, the move paves the way for sustainable and large-scale growth in the textile ecosystem. If similar reforms are extended to viscose fibre and other synthetic raw materials, India’s vision of becoming a $350 billion textile powerhouse by 2030 could soon become a reality.
