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New Delhi, March 11 Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday urged the domestic textile industry to capitalize on the approximately USD 200 billion in export opportunities that are expected to become available through free trade agreements (FTAs) being finalized by India, which represent...

Chandigarh, March 9 Punjab Minister of Industries, Commerce and Investment Promotion, Sanjeev Arora, said on Monday that the JL Oswal Group will invest around Rs 1,550 crore in the state over the next three years, following the launch of the Punjab Industrial and Business Development Policy...

March 8, New Delhi – The National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC), with support from the Ministry of Textiles, inaugurated the Exclusive Handloom Expo – Virasat Shakti, a special initiative celebrating India's rich handloom heritage and highlighting the role of women in the sector.The...

New Delhi, March 7 Companies from Iceland are keen to enhance collaborations with Indian firms in sectors such as fisheries, clean energy, and innovation, leveraging the recently implemented free trade agreement between India and the EFTA bloc, an official said.India and the European Free...

Chennai, March 5 – Exports of textiles, garments, and wet grinders from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, are facing significant delays as the escalating conflict in West Asia disrupts cargo movement through key international sea routes, affecting trade with Gulf countries and other overseas markets...

Thane, March 4 Khadi, the hand-spun and hand-woven fabric, is a symbol of economic resilience, and every purchase directly strengthens local businesses and contributes to a self-reliant India, according to Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Director Roop Rashi.KVIC recorded a...

New Delhi, March 3 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday emphasized the need for India to become self-reliant in the capital goods sector, stating that areas such as container manufacturing can significantly support the country's export and import trade.Addressing a...

Kolkata, March 2 IndiGo announced on Monday the launch of daily direct flights between Kolkata and Shanghai, starting March 29, aimed at boosting connectivity, trade, and tourism between eastern India and China.The service will be operated using an Airbus A320 aircraft, the airline said in a...

Leh/Jammu, February 25 Ladakh Lt Governor Kavinder Gupta announced plans to position the region's famous Pashmina as a global luxury benchmark, with a focus on transforming the area from a raw fibre supplier to a center of value creation.Addressing the Pashmina Conclave 2026 in Leh on Tuesday...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated today that zero defects, zero impact, and equal opportunities for all are the key pillars of the country's growth story. Speaking at the plenary session of the National Quality Conclave 2026 virtually in New Delhi, Mr. Goyal said that these...

New Delhi, February 21 Reducing the US's reciprocal tariff on India from 25 per cent to 10 per cent will significantly improve the competitiveness of labor-intensive sectors in the US, such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering, textiles, and jewelry.This is a major setback for US...

Surat has emerged as a major global trade hub, recording exports of $10.55 billion (nearly Rs 95,710 crore) in the 2024-25 financial year.The city, known for its diamond industry, silk sarees, and textiles, has been a key contributor to Gujarat's export economy, which accounted for over 27 per...

New Delhi, February 19 The vibrant cultural heritage and tourism potential of Arunachal Pradesh will be showcased here in the national capital at the "Festival of Arunachal", starting February 21.Scheduled to take place at Dilli Haat, the two-day festival aims to present the rich traditions of...

Washington, Feb 19 – The newly announced India-US trade framework is a “positive development” that could unlock significant export gains for both countries, deepen supply chain integration, and inject fresh momentum into the broader strategic partnership, a former US Commerce Department official...

Gandhinagar, February 18 – Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met with leading industrialists on Wednesday following the presentation of the Gujarat Budget 2026-27, discussing its impact on the state's business community.The session was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi, MLA and BJP...

Wholesale inflation in India showed a moderate increase in January 2026. According to data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, the annual inflation rate based on the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) was 1.81 percent in January 2026. The increase in wholesale inflation was mainly driven...

New Delhi, February 15 – The India-UK free trade agreement is likely to come into effect from April this year, paving the way for an increase in Indian exports to the European nation, according to a senior official on Sunday.The agreement was signed between the two countries in July last year...

Kochi, February 15 A two-day international buyer-seller meet will be held here from February 17 to open global market avenues for products of Kerala's MSMEs, the State Industries Department said.Titled TRADEX KERALA 2026, the event is expected to be attended by around 30 buyers from over 20...

Bhubaneswar, February 14 Odisha Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo inaugurated the Grand Toshali Swadeshi Mela on Saturday, which marks the celebration of the state's rich heritage in the handloom and handicraft sector.Singh Deo said the primary objective of the fair is to enhance the economic...

Dhaka, February 13 Tarique Rahman, who lived in London in self-exile for 17 years, has emerged as the new face of Bangladesh, with the party founded by his father set to return to power after a 20-year gap.The 60-year-old leader's Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won 209 out of 297...