The textile industry in Surat, Gujarat, is grappling with significant challenges due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, incurring losses estimated at ₹100 crore (approximately $12 million USD) daily. The South Gujarat Textile Processors Association has announced a reduction in operational days from seven to five per week to manage escalating costs. Additionally, many units have cut their production cycles from 24 hours to 12 hours a day, further impacting overall output. The industry is facing a 35% labor shortage, with over 2,000 migrant workers leaving the city recently due to earlier shortages of cooking gas cylinders. The cost of imported raw materials, particularly man-made fibers, has surged by 30-35%, contributing to the crisis. Despite these setbacks, industry leaders hope that the upcoming wedding season will provide a boost in demand. However, recovery may take two to three months even after the conflict subsides and conditions stabilize.