Representatives from the South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) have appealed to Union Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and ministry officials in New Delhi, urging them to lift the Quality Control Order (QCO) on textile machinery. The chamber contends that this regulation will adversely affect industrial growth in South Gujarat.

The South Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has formally requested Union Heavy Industries Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and ministry officials in New Delhi to revoke the Quality Control Order (QCO) on textile machinery. The chamber contends that this regulation will negatively impact industrial growth in South Gujarat.

Chamber representatives provided the ministry with a list of essential machinery not currently manufactured in India, underscoring the sector's reliance on imports.

SGCCI Vice-President-elect Ashok Jirawala specifically addressed concerns within the embroidery sector, explaining that each production unit operates numerous embroidery machines that need replacement every two to three years due to rapid technological advancements.

He emphasized that these specialized machines aren't manufactured domestically, making the industry dependent on imported equipment. Consequently, the chamber has requested that embroidery machinery be exempted from the QCO requirements. The representatives also highlighted the immediate financial implications for textile entrepreneurs who have already committed to machinery purchases via letters of credit.

They're concerned that machines delivered after the August 28, 2025, deadline might face payment blockages and customs clearance issues at ports. This situation presents a dual challenge for business owners: not only is their capital tied up, but they also struggle to secure bank financing for new weaving projects because of the ongoing need for imported modern machinery.

The SGCCI has urged renewed consultation with industry stakeholders before implementing the QCO on textile machinery, arguing that user industries should have input in regulatory decisions affecting their operations.