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The government has announced a revised list of textile products eligible for benefits under Merchandise Export from India Scheme (MEIS).The fresh list issued by the DGFT included exports of cotton fabrics to Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for 2% credit benefits, but excluded value-added items like knitted fabrics under MEIS scheme.

In recognition of his outstanding service to the Association, AATCC has named Kantilal (Kanti) A Jasani as the 2015 recipient of the Harold C. Chapin Award. A member of AATCC since 1972, Jasani has served the Association with honour and distinction.

With the election of Regina Brückner, Managing Associate of Brückner Trockentechnik, for the first time in its long history the VDMA Textile Machinery Association will be chaired by a woman.