India's New Waste Rules from April 1 to Impact Textile Industry

India notified revised Solid Waste Management Rules on 27 January, effective 1 April, impacting textiles.

Waste responsibility shifts to large producers and textile parks, aligning with EU and US buyer standards.

Mandatory segregation into 4 categories with disposal via authorised agencies under an EPR-like framework.

High-calorific non-recyclable waste must go to energy recovery or RDF, reducing landfilling and impacting major textile clusters.

Short-term costs may rise, but the reform boosts India’s global supply chain standing and EU alignment.