Faced with energy shortage, businesses spend less on ads.

Gas and electricity outages force closures and layoffs.

Some see benefits from liberalised trade while others feel threatened.

Oppose appointment of FESCO CEO from private sector, fearing lay-offs.

Much-awaited GSP plus status to be granted in February: TDAP chief.

Textile estate plan abandoned, focus now on food estate.

Textile lobby wastes no time in blaming govt for their own poor performance.

Different factors cause 40% damage to crops every year.

Demand falls after closure of many textile manufacturing units.

30% crops are wasted due to obsolete production techniques.