# Surat textile units oppose 8-hour weekly power cut plan 2026-10-17T23:17:06+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Textile industry representatives in South Gujarat have raised concerns over a proposed weekly power cut of eight hours, urging the government and electricity distribution companies to consult industries on timings and operational issues. Representatives from weaving and processing segments said they do not oppose load management in principle but want staggering planned to avoid disrupting production cycles and delivery commitments. The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) demanded that the power cut be restricted to night hours and limited to once a week. Industry sources said a cut from 4pm to midnight was earlier considered, but after objections, the schedule is being reconsidered. However, agencies are now planning a longer shutdown of around 12 hours from 6pm, raising fresh concerns. SGCCI officials said they suggested a cut after 7pm for eight hours once a week, but distribution companies demand it from 6pm. Industrial clusters like Kim and Pipodara have reported poor coordination between Dakshin Gujarat Vij Company Ltd (DGVCL) and Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd (GETCO). Industry bodies have sought improved coordination, increased substation capacity, and joint meetings with trade associations. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The power cut plan hits Surat’s textile industry at a time when electricity demand is rising and distribution infrastructure is near capacity. The core dispute is timing: industry wants the eight-hour cut after 7pm once a week, but distribution companies want it from 6pm. A 12-hour shutdown from 6pm is now on the table, which would disrupt evening shifts and delivery schedules. Coordination failures between DGVCL and GETCO add to the uncertainty. SGCCI has escalated the matter to the government, which will decide the final schedule and whether new substation capacity is approved. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Straight industry complaint report, no government spin or editorialising This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: DGVCL, SGCCI, Surat, textile industry Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/surat-textile-units-oppose-8-hour-weekly-power-cut-plan/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/surat-textile-units-oppose-8-hour-weekly-power-cut-plan/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/