# Gujarat Power Cuts Threaten Textile Output

> Gujarat's pre-Diwali power cuts risk Rs 300 crore weekly textile losses.
- Title: Gujarat Power Cuts Threaten Textile Output · Financialexpress
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: gujarat, textile industry, power cuts, diwali, rs 300 crore, msme, southern gujarat, business, money, news, Power, Cuts
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/policy/economy/gujarats-pre-diwali-power-cuts-threaten-industrial-output-rs-300-crore-weekly-textile-losses/4367277
- Author: Nandini Oza
- Published: 2026-10-22T15:44:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gujarat, textile industry, power cuts, diwali, rs 300 crore, msme, southern gujarat, business, money, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Gujarat's weekly 8-hour power cuts before Diwali threaten textile output, costing Rs 300 crore weekly.