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'Textile prices recovered, no sustainable recovery yet'
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SME Times News Bureau | 06 Aug, 2020
Prices of textile products recovered broadly in June 2020 from the lows
of April and May on account of gradual resumption of operations, India
Ratings and Research said on Wednesday.
According to Ind-Ra,
several textile companies have increased utilisation of their respective
capacities after the easing of lockdown restrictions since May 2020.
"The
inventory pile-up, lower channel liquidity, and labour migration in the
context of subdued demand will continue to impact textile operations
and exports in 2FY21," the ratings agency said in a credit report on the
textile sector.
"Furthermore, the pick-up in the domestic demand
in June could only be a flash in the pan after the unlock and hence
there is a need to watch its sustainability.
The rating agency
noted that extension of Rebate of State and Centre Levy of Taxes scheme
has provided some respite to exporters.
"Ind-Ra believes there
could be opportunities emanating from global retailers looking to
diversify away from China. The segments to benefit are garments and home
textiles," the statement said.
On the sub-segments of the
textile industry, the ratings agency pointed out that international
cotton prices (US) continued to recover in June, after dipping in April.
"With India cotton prices remaining stable in June, Ind-Ra
expects cotton exports to inch up due to a better pricing environment,"
the statement said.
"Fibre prices are steady, but yarn prices are
weak, which will continue to pressure the margins of industry
participants. Polyester staple fabric to cotton spread is the lowest
since 2016; thus, the switching rates are likely to slow down a bit in
the near term."
It noted a stronger recovery story on the
man-made textiles side, with crude oil prices continuing to increase
after falling in April 2020.
"Drawn texturised yarn price needs a
special mention, which increased in June 2020. However, on a YTD basis,
the price for imported purified terephthalic acid and mono-ethylene
glycol fell," the statement said.
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