The Textile Ministry is expecting the Finance Ministry to clear Rs. 170 cr special package for the knitwear sector at the earliest as it is an employment intensive sector so any effort to boost investment will boost job creation and lift sagging exports. The knitwear industry, which mainly comprises small and medium enterprises, was left out in the earlier scheme of things. Exporters believe that the package can ease the pain especially after the goods and services tax rollout.

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