Hormuz uncertainty pushes landed costs up to 50%, raising risk of higher consumer pricesThe escalating unrest near the Strait of Hormuz is causing a notable spike in shipping expenses for businesses in India. An increase in fre...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
India to launch PLI scheme for polysilicon manufacturing to cut import dependence on ChinaIndia plans a new incentive scheme for domestic polysilicon production. This move aims to reduce reliance on imported solar materials. The ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
National Handloom Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and celebrationsOn August 7, 2026, India will proudly commemorate National Handloom Day, showcasing its vibrant handloom legacy. This year's celebration un...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
FTAs must drive manufacturing, GVC integration and high-tech investmentA new committee will monitor India's free trade agreements and export barriers. It must also address import efficiency for competitive glob...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
Govt weighs PLI 2.0 with sharper focus on high-performing sectorsIndia is planning a second phase for its production-linked incentive programme. This new phase will support high-performing sectors and red...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Filatex India shares can rally to Rs 118? Why Equirus Prive initiated coverage on the stockEquirus Prive has initiated a Buy on Filatex India with a Rs 118 target, implying 53% upside. Capacity expansion, cost-saving initiatives, ...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
India, Uzbekistan should double bilateral trade in three years, says Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged India and Uzbekistan to double bilateral trade from the current $1.5 billion within three...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
India's textile sector poised for global sourcing shift as China loses US apparel share: NuvamaIndia's textile sector faces its strongest opportunity in decades. Global apparel sourcing is shifting away from China, benefiting Indian m...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
India's bank credit growth remains robust at 18.6% in June 2026; NBFC, retail lending drive momentum: ReportIndia's average bank credit growth remained robust in June 2026, supported by healthy retail lending and strong credit flow to non-banking ...
03 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Handloom Hackathon 2.0 concludes at IIT Delhi, showcasing technology-led innovations for India's handloom sectorThe second edition of Handloom Hackathon 2. "Weaving Innovations" concluded successfully at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Tr...
02 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Nuvama initiates coverage on KPR Mill and 2 other textile stocks, sees up to 35% upside. Here's whyNuvama Institutional Equities has initiated coverage on KPR Mill, Indo Count Industries and Sanathan Textiles with 'Buy' ratings, citing th...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Textile minister Giriraj Singh reiterates focus on cotton sectorThe Union Textiles Minister highlighted the Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission. This mission aims to boost farm productivity and fi...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Esstee Exports bets on IoT platform Texplus to boost textile factory efficiency by up to 20%Designed specifically for the apparel manufacturing sector, Texplus offers a digital platform that connects every stage of the manufacturin...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.25 PM IST
India’s next phase of textile growth hinges on winning global buyers’ confidence: Messe FrankfurtThe upcoming Gartex Texprocess India, jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, will be h...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
India to get standardised apparel sizing as govt moves towards uniform clothing measurementsIndia is set to implement a universal sizing framework for apparel, introducing well-known labels such as S, M, and L. This initiative is d...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Indian textile exporters divided over Trump’s latest tariff move; industry seeks faster trade pact, policy supportUS tariff move draws mixed response from India's textile industry, with some fearing export disruption while others see a competitive oppor...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.17 PM IST