The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) heartily welcomes the rescinding of the Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on Polyester Fibre and Polyester Yarn, as this pro-growth measure will hugely benefit the country’s textile and apparel sector.

The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has hailed the rescinding of QCOs on polyester fibre and yarn as a major pro-growth move.
This addresses a long-standing demand, easing raw material access at international prices and boosting the MMF segment.
CITI requested similar relief for viscose fibre to help India achieve its $350 billion textile industry goal by 2030.

“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,” CITI chairman Ashwin Chandran said in a release.

“Polyester fibre and polyester yarn form most of the man-made fibre (MMF) products, and hence, this measure by the authorities will contribute to the growth of the MMF segment in India,” Chandran added.

Chandran said the removal of these 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,” the CITI chairman pointed out.

Although the global textile and apparel arena is dominated by MMF, it is the other way around in India, where cotton dominates.

Chandran said that given the government’s steadfast commitment to the growth of the textile and apparel sector, it could be helpful if authorities could also consider providing similar relief on the QCO front for viscose fibre and other cellulosic raw materials.

India aims to create $350 billion textile and apparel industry by 2030, with exports contributing $100 billion.

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The European Union (EU) and Ecuador have opened negotiations for a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA) on November 10, 2025. The deal aims to boost sustainable development in Ecuador by easing EU investment in sectors such as renewable energy, digitalisation, agriculture, transport and logistics.

It will increase transparency, streamline authorisations, reduce red tape and strengthen dialogue with investors while ensuring strong labour and environmental safeguards.

The SIFA complements the existing EU–Andean Community Multiparty Trade Agreement and aligns with the EU’s Global Gateway strategy. It is intended to improve Ecuador’s regulatory and administrative environment, encouraging investment, growth, job creation and responsible business practices, the European Commission said in a release.

Ecuador is the first Latin American nation to negotiate such an agreement with the EU. The EU is Ecuador’s largest trade and investment partner, with EU FDI stock rising to over €8 billion (~$9.27 billion) in 2023, up from €7.1 billion (~$8.22 billion) in 2022.

The EU and Ecuador have begun negotiations for SIFA to boost sustainable development and ease EU investment in Ecuador.
The deal aims to simplify procedures, increase transparency and reduce red tape while upholding high labour and environmental standards.
SIFA supports Global Gateway goals and strengthens the EU’s role as Ecuador’s largest investment partner.

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