New Delhi, Nov. 22 -- The government's decision to withdraw the Quality Control Order (QCO) on several polymer and fibre intermediates is expected to ease cost pressures for downstream textile segments, particularly readymade garments, by improving access to lower-priced imported raw materials.

However, the move is set to intensify competition for domestic polyester yarn manufacturers, according to an analysis by Crisil Ratings.

The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers announced the withdrawal of the QCO on November 12, 2025.

The order-first introduced in October 2023-had mandated BIS certification for imported yarn to curb the inflow of cheaper polyester yarn from China.

Its removal is now likely to increase the availability of comp...