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Payment crisis hits Indian MMF yarn market; viscose sees revival

In Ludhiana, buying remained limited due to payment constraints. Traders expect PC yarn demand to pick up soon with an increase in summer garment manufacturing. A Ludhiana trader told Fibre*Fashion, “PC and polyester yarn prices were unchanged as consumption patterns showed no shift. Slow payment flow is denting buying capacity, but it may improve once manufacturing activities resume after workers return from their native places.” Meanwhile, recycled polyester fibre gained &#****;*–* per kg due to a shortage of PET bottles, the primary raw material.

In Ludhiana, ** count PC combed yarn (**/**) traded at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (GST inclusive); ** count PC carded yarn (**/**) at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (GST inclusive); ** recycled polyester yarn at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (GST extra); ** count virgin polyester spun at &#****;***-*** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg (GST inclusive); recycled polyester fibre (PET bottle fibre) at &#****;**-** (~$*.**-*.**) per kg and virgin polyester fibre at &#****;**.** (~$*.**) per kg.