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The Tirupur Exporters Association (TEA) has reached out to Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister, for financial measures, like schemes and extensions, to help the apparel industry escape its current crisis state.

South India’s cotton knitted garments capital, Tirupur, is struggling to step up production as demand for personal protective equipment such as masks and bodysuits has thrown up a $2 billion business opportunity.

The Tirupur exporters’ association (TEA), India’s largest readymade garments/knitwear hub, has sought the union government’s permission to allow the opening of sampling units to ensure their survival as well as protect employment of lakhs.