# Gujarat rolls back power cuts after industry backlash

> Gujarat cancels weekly power cuts for South Gujarat industries following trade body complaints.
- Title: Gujarat rolls back power cuts after industry backlash
- Summary: Gujarat cancels weekly power cuts for South Gujarat industries following trade body complaints. Gujarat government lifted power staggering for South Gujarat…
- Keywords: gujarat, power cuts, south gujarat, diwali, industries, trade bodies, power staggering, business, money, news, rolls, back
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/policy/economy/after-industry-outcry-gujarat-rolls-back-power-cuts-in-south-gujarat/4368196
- Author: FE Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:28:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gujarat, power cuts, south gujarat, diwali, industries, trade bodies, power staggering, business, money, news
## Gujarat government cancels power staggering
Gujarat government lifted weekly power cuts for South Gujarat industries after trade bodies reported potential losses before Diwali.
## Power demand hits record high
Gujarat’s power demand reached 29,822 MW on October 16 due to Navratri and increased industrial activity before Diwali.
## Textiles sector fears losses
Textiles sector anticipated weekly losses of Rs. 300 crore from power staggering just two weeks before Diwali.
## Industry associations welcomed decision
Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Ashok Jirawala confirmed the move would bring more investment to Gujarat.
## Key takeaway

Gujarat government lifted power staggering for South Gujarat industries after industry associations reported potential losses before Diwali.