TEXPROCIL

Retailing and Merchandising in Textiles and Appare 3(2+1)

Lesson 26 : Exports And Imports

Cotton Textile Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), Mumbai:

The council is a Company registered under the Companies Act, 1956. Its main activities include:

  1. Export promotion of cotton fabrics, cotton yarn and cotton made-ups.
  2. Market studies for individual products, circulation of trade enquiries, participation in exhibitions, fairs and seminars etc.
  3. Determines and allocates export quotas for yarn, fabrics and made-ups in accordance with quota policies of government.

Since its inception in 1954 as an autonomous, non-profit export promotion body, TEXPROCIL has become the international face of Indian Cotton Textiles successfully facilitating exports. For the foreign buyer, it has opened the entire range of Indian cotton yarns, fabrics and made-ups and has become the one-stop source for it. While for the discerning Indian seller it has brought within reach the opportunities afforded by the global market. The ever increasing quantum of exports and diversity of markets tapped bear testimony to the success of TEXPROCIL

Wide scope of activities
The activities of TEXPROCIL extend to all areas related to the promotion of exports. Collation and dissemination of information, fielding of trade enquiries, administering quotas, facilitating an interface between domestic manufacturers and the global market and settling of disputes are some of the activities of the Council.

One of the most important functions of TEXPROCIL is the collection of vital market information and collation of the same. Information with regards to new products, new ranges, government policies, rules and regulations, changing trends, quality standards, products commanding greater demand in the global markets and statistics about the exports of Indian cotton textiles are disseminated regularly. This not only makes TEXPROCIL the premier repository of relevant information but also provides the key inputs for both the Indian seller as well as the foreign buyer in their respective efforts.

Fostering international presence
TEXPROCIL has initiated the process of participating in several international trade fairs and exhibitions which has opened a new avenue for Indian sellers to exhibit their products, field enquiries and clinch deals. This increased international presence has made the face of Indian cotton textile accruing from the participation in these fairs is that it provides another opportunity to disseminate information.

Evaluation of new markets
TEXPROCIL has conducted studies in far-flung markets to gauge the potential of the same and thereby provide reliable information for the Indian seller. The European market, which is the most potential one for Indian textiles, is constantly monitored by the Council and up-to-date information is disseminated to the members. Foreign offices in Frankfurt, Durban and Hong Kong have allowed TEXPROCIL to be in touch with the pulse of these towards creating and maintaining good bilateral trade relations. TEXPROCIL sends delegations to various markets on a regular basis.

Advertising & publicity
A well-planned advertising and promotional strategy has helped project India as one of the leading sources for good quality cotton textiles. The effort has been to focus on the obvious strengths and convey them to a wide audience. Presence in relevant media vehicles like fashion magazines, event-related pull-outs, India reports and leading trade magazines has helped to make India one of the most sought source for cotton textiles.

Aneffective aid to the Government
Invaluable help has been provided to the Government of India in the area of framing of policies that have a bearing on the exports of cotton textiles. This has helped in the creation and nurturing of a healthy trade climate and exporter-friendly policies which have been the primary reasons for the boom in exports. The roles played by TEXPROCIL in the finalisation of the Multi Fibre Arrangement and in the negotiations at the World Trade Organisation have been extremely commendable.

Functions of TEXPROCIL

  • Disseminates information for setting the sector’s Annual Export Target in line with Government of India
  • Offers suggestions for Foreign Trade Policy and Union Budget in line with various measures to be undertaken for reforms
  • Acts as an interface between exporters and various Government of India Bodies like DGFT, Customs, Central Excise, RBI, EXIM Bank etc on policy matters related to exports
  • Organises various Promotional Activities in India and Abroad under MDA/MAI scheme of Government of India
  • Disseminates useful trade information to member exporters regarding buyer enquiries, trade opportunities, market reports, country reports, trade statistics etc., by means of various print publications, EServe, ENews and hosting in the Council’s Website on a regular basis
  • Provides information to overseas buyers for sourcing from India and match them with their requirements
  • Develops network & contacts with Indian missions abroad and local trade bodies to assist the member exporters to penetrate overseas market
  • Undertakes publicity campaign and brings out publications, film, CDs, market survey reports etc. on regular basis.

TEXPROCIL act as a vital Trade Link

  • Links member exporters with foreign buyers on their sourcing needs
  • Informs foreign buyers on suitable products, markets and suppliers in India
  • Arranges visits through BSMs, Missions and Trade Delegation abroad and vice versa.

TEXPROCIL ‘Textile Intelligence Centre’ benefits Cotton Textiles Exporters

  • Conducts studies on markets, products, buyers and maintains a resource library
  • Disseminates vital information through E-Serve, E-News and various publications
  • Informs the buyers on Indian markets, leading to match their sourcing requirements

Participation in Texprocil events benefit Cotton Textiles Exporters

  • Carefully researched trade events with prime focus on promotion of Indian Cotton
  • Textiles Special emphasis on networking and developing cordial relations with trade bodies abroad
  • Benefits from MDA / MAI Schemes extended to participant as per eligibility of exporters

Benefits of Texprocil Publications to Cotton Textiles Exporters

  • Print media disseminates informative articles, trade developments, advertisements
  • Electronic media disseminates time bound information for speedy reach
  • Website, media releases, etc disseminates continually updated information.

Main promotional activities of Texprocil

  • Exclusive Texprocil India Pavilions during group participation in global textile events Seminars/Conferences, Awareness Programmes etc. in multi-conferencing facility at H.O Show room cum Textile Display centre at H.O
  • Group Participation in major International textile fairs & trade events
  • Buyer-Seller Meets in Overseas Countries
  • Reverse Buyer-Seller meets in India
  • Specialized Trade Delegations to overseas countries

Profile of TEXPROCIL

  • TEXPROCIL – The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council is a non-profit making, export promotion body under the aegis of Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Commerce, Government of India
  • With a membership strength of around 4000 Indian cotton textile manufacturer and merchant exporters, Texprocil conducts wide ambit of activities aimed at enhancing the country’s exports of cotton textile products

Location of the TEXPROCIL
TEXPROCIL operates through following offices in India;

  • Head Office in Mumbai (info@texprocil.org)
  • Regional Office in New Delhi (raju@texprocil.org)

Organisation structure of TEXPROCIL

  • Committee of Administration is the core decision making body of the Council
  • Members of the Committee of Administration are the elected representatives of various member organizations from the industry headed by three Office Bearers comprising of Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Vice Chairman
  • Committee of Administration also consists of nominated representatives from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
  • There are various Sub-Committees which individually focus on the various product groups viz. Yarn Committee, Fabrics Committee and Made ups Committee and offer suggestions to the Committee of Administration on various measures required for export trade development
  • The TEXPROCIL H.O. headed by the Executive Director, functions as per the guidelines of Committee of Administration.

Membership of TEXPROCIL

  • Manufacturers
  • Merchant Exporters of cotton goods

Membership Subscription

  • Annual membership subscription is charged according to category of membership as well as export of cotton textile goods made by the organisation during the preceding year as detailed in the following table:
S.No Category of Membership Export Turnover during the Immediate preceding year. Amount of subscription
1 Council Member Rs.50 Lakh Rs.6000/- entrance & Rs.6000/- annual fee.
2 Registered Textile Exporter (RTE)
Rs.3000/- entrance & Rs.3000/- annual fee.

Difference between Council Member and RTE Member:

S.No. Privileges of Council Members (Member) Privileges of Registered Textile Exporter (RTE)
1 Shall be eligible to stand for and vote for the Election of Committee Members Has no voting right nor can stand for Election of the Committee Members
2 Vote on all matters brought before the Council in general meeting Can attend general meeting but not eligible to vote
3 Shall receive publications of the Council on terms as may from time to time be prescribed by the Committee Shall receive publications of the Council on terms as may from time to time be prescribed by the Committee
4 To avail of such facilities as may be extended by the Council on terms as may from time to time be prescribed by the Committee To avail of such facilities as may be extended by the Council on terms as may from time to time be prescribed by the Committee

Benefits as a member of TEXPROCIL:

  • The TEXPROCIL members can avail of various privileged services through –
  • A fleet of educated and experienced staff paired with Council’s experience more than 50 years of serving the exporting community
  • Ultramodern infrastructure of the TEXPROCIL – comprising of IT enabled Board Room, Textile Display Show-Room, Library and Resource Centre and Textile Intelligence Centre
  • Travel and Visa assistance on business visits abroad
  • Monthly magazine through print media which covers trade enquiries, govt. notifications, market reports, trade related articles, expert opinions, etc
  • Emergent and urgent information on various trade developments, policy changes & trade related information by E-Serve and E-News
  • Council website introducing to the worldwide customers about the Indian Cotton Textiles Sector by hosting trade related information and searchable list of exporters.
  • Various Government Export Promotional schemes and assistance offered to eligible member exporters
  • Group participation in focused Textile Events organised by the Council and assistance in participating in other events useful for trade enhancement
  • Latest statistical information on India and World’s Imports and Exports for cotton textile basket of products through Textile Intelligence Centre
  • Free assistance on availing expert guidance through seminars and workshops.
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