<h1>Indian Apparel Exporters Warn GST Challenges May Harm Exports and Jobs, Urge Tax Reforms to Boost Competitiveness.</h1> Apparel exporters in India have raised concerns about post-GST challenges before a parliamentary panel, warning of potential declines in garment exports and job losses. The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) highlighted issues such as blocked tax refunds on agricultural inputs, central and state levies, and the need for an extended exemption of IGST on imports to facilitate investment. They also requested the use of MEIS scrips for tax payments to alleviate working capital constraints. The AEPC emphasized the burdensome impact of GST on small and medium exporters, with increased costs and competitive disadvantages compared to countries like Bangladesh and Vietnam.