Bangalore, May 17 -- The Bangalore Wholesale Cloth Merchants' Association (BWCMA) has announced that it will cease all textile trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan with immediate effect.

"This collective action has been taken after careful deliberation and in alignment with our commitment to ethical business practices, national sentiment, and the interests of our trade community. As responsible stakeholders in the textile trade sector, we believe it is essential to take principled stands when necessary," the statement released by the association on Friday read.

According to the official statement, BWCMA members have agreed to halt all current and future import of textile goods from Turkey and Azerbaijan; cease all ongoing or planned export ...