**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Ministry of Textiles, Office of the Jute Commissioner, setting the maximum ex-factory prices for 580-gram "Type-A" and "Type-B" jute bags for February 2026. It details the prices per metric ton and per 100 bags, along with specifications for bag size, weight, and markings. Jute bags are to be purchased or sold during February 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Price Fixation for Jute Bags:**
* The maximum ex-factory prices are fixed for 580-gram B-Twill sacking (without linkage) Type-A and Type-B jute bags.
* Price per metric ton (MT): ₹ 170702.00 for both Type-A and Type-B.
* Price per 100 bags: ₹ 9900.72 for both Type-A and Type-B.
* **Bag Specifications and Requirements:**
* Type A and Type B bags should be of size 94cm x 57cm/HD, with a mass of 580 grams per bag.
* Bags must adhere to the specifications in BIS Specification IS: 16186:2014, including additional identification markings.
* Purchase and sale of bags must occur during February 2026.
* **Marking and Certification:**
* Each bag must be printed/marked with the emblem specified in the PCSO issued by the Office of the Jute Commissioner, Kolkata.
* The manufacturer's mill name and the BIS certification marking must also be printed on each bag.
* Average minimum breaking strength must adhere to the rates provided in the BIS specification.
* **Goods and Services Tax (GST):**
* The fixed prices do not include GST, which will be charged in addition to the ex-factory price and is to be paid by the purchaser.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Jute Bag Manufacturers**
* **Impact:** Must adhere to the fixed maximum ex-factory prices for Type-A and Type-B jute bags as specified by the notification.
* **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with bag specifications, marking requirements, and price regulations for bags sold in February 2026.
**Stakeholder: Purchasers of Jute Bags**
* **Impact:** Subject to the fixed maximum prices for jute bags, but also responsible for paying GST in addition to the ex-factory price.
* **Action Required:** Be aware of the price limits and factor in GST when purchasing jute bags; ensure bags meet the required specifications and markings.
Key Entities Referenced
Jute and Jute Textiles Control Order, 2016: The main law enabling price control of jute bags, as referenced in the notification.
Ministry of Textiles: The ministry under which the Jute Commissioner's office operates.
Office of the Jute Commissioner: The regulatory body that sets maximum ex-factory prices for jute bags.
Kolkata: Location of the Jute Commissioner's office.
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): Standard related to specification of jute bags.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—उप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
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स.ं 899] नई कदल्ली, िुक्रवार, फरवरी 20, 2026/फाल्ग नु 1, 1947 25/आषाढ़ 3, 1947
No. 899] NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026/PHALGUNA 1, 1947 SHADHA 3, 1947
वस्त्र मत्रं ालय
(पटसन आयक्तु का कायाला य)
अजधसचू ना
कोलकाता, 20 फरवरी, 2026
.आ. 943(अ).—पटसन और पटसन वस्त्र जनयंत्रण आदिे , 2016 के खंड -3 (6) द्वारा प्रदत्त िजक्तयों का प्रयोग करते हुए,
म,ैं अमतृ राि, पटसन आयुक्त एतद्द्वारा अजततम रूप से 580 ग्राम 'टाइप-ए' एवं 'टाइप-बी' के िूट बोरे की अजधकतम एक्स फैक्टरी मूल्य
जनधााररत करती ह ं- िो जनयमानुसार ह:ै-
जववरण बारदाना का प्रकार मूल् य एमटी मूल् य प्रजत 100 बारदाना
बी-टवील सैककग (580 ग्राम) (जबना टाइप ए रू 170702.00 रू 9900.72
ललकेि के )
टाइप बी रू 170702.00 रू 9900.72
2. मौिूदा आदिे ों अनुदिे ों के अनुसार ए तथा बी प्रकार के बोरे, जिनका आकार 94 सेमीx 57सेमी एचडी, द्रव्यमान प्रजत बोरे
580 ग्राम हो, अंजतम जसरे प्रजत डी.एम. तथा पैक्स प्रजत डी.एम. िैसा कक भा.मा. ब्यूरो के जवजनदिे न संख्या भा.मा.16186:2014 के
साथ अजतररक्त पहचान जचह्न के अनुरूप हो, को फरवरी, 2026 माह के दौरान खरीदा या बेचा िाएगा।
3. प्रत् येक बोरे पर पटसन आयुक्त कायाालय, कोलकाता द्वारा िारी पीसीएसओ में मुंकद्रत जचजह्नत जवजनर्ददष्ट प्रतीक के साथ
जवजनमाता ा जमल का मुकद्रत नाम के साथ भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो का प्रमाणन जचह्न होगा। औसत तयूनतम भंिन क्षमता (Breaking
Strength) भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो द्वारा दी गई उपयुाक्त दरों के अनुसार होगी।
1291 GI/2026 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
4. इस अजधसूचना के अधीन जनधााररत की गई मूल्य में िीएसटी िाजमल नहीं हैं जिसका खरीददार द्वारा एक्स फैक्टरी मूल्य के
अलावा अलग से भुगतान करना होगा।
[फा. सं. िूट(टी)-6 1 178 िीएन(35) 2019-I(ई)]
अमृत राि, पटसन आयुक्त
MINISTRY OF TEXTILES
(Office of the Jute Commissioner)
NOTIFICATION
Kolkata, the 20th February, 2026
S.O. 943(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause-3(6) of the Jute and Jute Textiles Control Order, 2016,
I, Amrit Raj, Jute Commissioner, hereby FINALLY fix the maximum ex-factory price for the 580gm ‘Type-A &
‘Type-B’ Jute Bags which are as follows:
Description Bag Type Price/MT Price per 100 bags
B-Twill Sacking Type A Rs. 170702.00 Rs. 9900.72
(580 gms)
Type B Rs. 170702.00 Rs. 9900.72
(Without Linkage)
2. Type A & Type B bags of the size 94cm x 57 cm/HD., 580 gm mass per bags, ends per dim, pecks per dm., as
specified in the BIS Specification IS: 16186:2014 respectively with additional identification marking as per extant
orders/instructions, shall be purchased or sold during the month of February, 2026.
3. Every bag is to be printed/marked with emblem to specified in the PCSO issued by the O/o Jute Commissioner,
Kolkata with the name of the manufacturing mill printed on it as well as BIS certification marking. The average
minimum breaking strength shall be as provided in the aforesaid specification of BIS.
4. The price fixed under this Notification shall be exclusive of GST which shall be paid in addition to the ex-factory
price by the purchaser.
[F. No Jute(T)-6/1/178/GN(35)/2019-I(E)]
AMRIT RAJ, Jute Commissioner
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