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The Union budget 2016 for the textile industry brings diverse reaction from the textile sector. According to Tirupur Exporters’ Association, president A. Sakthivel, the budget have brought cheer to textile manufacturers in the State as funds have been allocated for Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme and basic customs duty has been exempted for import of specified fabrics (for manufacture of garments for exports) of value equivalent to one percent of FOB value of exports in the preceding financial year, which will give a boost to garment manufacturers in the State.
