Recently, more than hundred weavers of Sachin GIDC and Hojiwala Estate faced a loss of over Rs. 4 crore as they were cheated by dishonest fabric merchants. Learning a lesson from this and to make business safer, weavers has decided not to do business with merchants who do not provide valid references of traders from respective markets. The final verification of the merchant’s details will be cross-verified by a committee of Sachin Weavers’ Welfare Association (SWWA). Almost 2,000 powerloom weavers have agreed to follow this procedure.
Expert feels that weavers easily believe the dishonest fabric merchants as these merchants initially promise to pay and disappear once the work done.
Bharat Tex Special Report 2026 
