From Financialexpress · Nandini Oza · · 1m
Gujarat Power Cuts Threaten Textile Output
Gujarat's pre-Diwali power cuts risk Rs 300 crore weekly textile losses.
In brief
Gujarat's pre-Diwali power cuts risk Rs 300 crore weekly textile losses. Gujarat's weekly 8-hour power cuts before Diwali threaten textile output, costing Rs 300 crore weekly. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Gujarat Power Cuts
Gujarat's weekly 8-hour power staggering ahead of Diwali has triggered severe disruptions across textile, engineering, and ceramic sectors.
Weekly Power Cuts Impact
The power curbs threaten industrial output and put thousands of workers' wages at risk.
Record Power Demand
Gujarat's power demand reached a record high of 29,822 MW on October 16 due to festive Navratri and increased industrial activity.
Textile Sector Losses
Textile sector alone faces Rs 300 crore weekly production losses due to power staggering.
Worker Livelihoods at Risk
Southern Gujarat's 25 lakh workers face livelihood risks from power curbs affecting 3 lakh MSMEs.
Engineering Sector Impact
Rajkot engineering units lose Rs 20 lakh daily in wages due to power staggering.
Sanitaryware Industry Crisis
Sanitaryware and tiles industry cannot run kilns 24×7 due to power staggering.
What matters most
Gujarat's weekly 8-hour power cuts before Diwali threaten textile output, costing Rs 300 crore weekly.
