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Rise in imports of used garments has worsened the overall scenario further of Rs2,50,000 crore domestic apparel industry passing through tough times due to severe demand slowdown.
The government has issued only 16 licences so far for players only in Kandla Specialised Economic Zone (SEZ). Import of used garments elsewhere in the country is banned. Categorised as restricted item (which means import not possible without government licences),
