The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has welcomed the Government’s latest GST reforms, calling them a significant step towards making India a developed economy. “AEPC welcomes the Government’s latest #GST reforms. The GST reforms announced by the Government marks a big step in making India a developed economy. These measures are progressive and forward looking as they will ease compliance, improve liquidity for exporters, and strengthen India’s textile & apparel value chain. Apparel industry hails it as a decisive step towards boosting Make In India & enhancing export competitiveness. AEPC thanks the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, for supporting the apparel and textile industry with simplified, industry-friendly measures,” said Shri Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman, AEPC. Industry experts believe that the simplified GST structure will reduce compliance burden, improve cash flow, and encourage more investments in the textile and apparel sector, enabling India to compete globally.