The Ministry of Textiles on October 16, 2026, has finally fixed the maximum ex-factory prices for 5 gm Type A and Type B B-Twill sacking jute bags (580 grams per bag) for each month from January to December 2021, under Clause 3(6) of the Jute and Jute Textiles Control Order, 2016. The prices apply to bags manufactured without raw jute linkage, with the monthly ex-factory price per metric tonne ranging from ₹98,699 in January 2021 to ₹1,23,610 in July 2021. The corresponding price per 100 bags ranges from ₹5,724.54 to ₹7,169.36.
The bags must conform to BIS Specification IS 16186:2014, as amended, and meet the prescribed size, weight, strength and other technical requirements. Each bag must carry the required identification markings, including the manufacturing mill’s name and BIS certification mark, along with the emblem prescribed under the Packing Credit Scheme Order (PCSO), and comply with the applicable conditions. GST is excluded from the notified ex-factory prices and shall be payable additionally by the purchaser.
[Notification No. S.O. 5683(E)]
