US tariff cut to boost Indian carpet exports, benefit 2.5 million weavers: CouncilIndian carpets will now face lower US tariffs, dropping from 50 percent to 18 percent. This significant reduction offers substantial relief...
03 Feb, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
India-US trade deal: Why Mirzapur's Kaleen Bhaiya would be happy with new Modi-Trump brotherhoodA new India-US trade understanding has significantly reduced American tariffs on Indian goods, offering a much-needed boost to export hubs ...
03 Feb, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
How India’s handmade rugs are finding space in the global luxury marketIndian handmade rugs are gaining global popularity. Buyers are shifting from machine-made items to handcrafted pieces. This trend is driven...
21 Nov, 2025, 08.11 AM IST
If one country imposes tariffs, we will open trade with 10 new countries: UP CM YogiAssuring them of the state government's full support, he emphasised that there was no need to fear US tariffs, calling the situation an opp...
11 Oct, 2025, 02.42 PM IST
Carpet industry welcomes GST compliance ease, but raises concerns over tax on finished productsThe Indian handmade carpet industry is a significant contributor to the economy, providing employment, directly or indirectly, to over 20 l...
12 Sep, 2025, 03.45 PM IST
UP: Bhadohi's carpet sector faces uncertainty due to US tariffs; "most goods on hold" says CEPCCarpet traders in Bhadohi faced significant challenges due to US tariffs. The Carpet Export Promotion Council reported a major business dec...
02 Sep, 2025, 07.37 AM IST
US tariff jolts UP's export hubs; industry seeks govt bailoutLucknow's export businesses are struggling. The US imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods. This affects apparel, leather, and saree industrie...
01 Sep, 2025, 07.30 PM IST
Indian carpet industry urges govt for special bailout package amid US tariff warThe carpet industry is seeking a bailout package from the central government due to a 50% US tariff, which threatens Indian exporters, espe...
30 Aug, 2025, 11.54 AM IST
UP CM Adityanath okays bridge on Ganga, road overbridge in Bhadohi; backs carpet industry revivalDuring his visit, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauded Bhadohi's carpet industry resurgence, attributing the state's 60% sha...
23 Jun, 2025, 06.59 PM IST
Current geopolitical situation not likely to impact Indian carpet fair: CEPC ChairmanIn the fiscal year 2023-24, India's carpet exports reached Rs 15,530.47 crore, with Bhadohi alone contributing a significant 60 per cent, a...
18 Oct, 2024, 10.15 AM IST
Rs 7,000 cr of exports a year: How the small town of Bhadohi in UP became a global carpet powerhouseBhadohi, the carpet capital of India, boasts a rich history of carpet weaving dating back to the Iranian master weavers in the 16th century...
05 May, 2024, 12.54 PM IST
41st India Carpet Expo kickstarts its virtual edition to a host of overseas buyersTouted as Asia’s largest carpet expo, the virtual fair aims to cater to the demand of Indian handmade carpets in emerging economies in the ...
27 Jan, 2021, 04.41 PM IST
With lockdowns being lifted in many countries, UP's carpet makers are back in businessUnits in the Bhadohi and Mirzapur belt selling handmade carpets have started getting orders and the numbers are expected to pick up in the ...
14 Jun, 2020, 03.49 PM IST
HGH India betting on growing home decor market in IndiaThe show to be held from July 2 to 4 in Mumbai is expecting 17% rise in the number of exhibitors at 700 from 32 countries and 14% increase ...
10 Apr, 2019, 08.02 PM IST
Indian handmade carpets may get government trademarkThe textile ministry has begun efforts aimed at creating a brand for Indian handmade carpets along the lines of Australia’s Woolmark, which...
18 Apr, 2017, 01.36 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh phase 7: Districts rich in heritage but still on back footEverything moves around the ancient city of Varanasi, which draws millions not just for pilgrimage or tourism but also employment seekers f...
07 Mar, 2017, 06.59 PM IST
- Bhadohi carpet ind struggling to keep pace in global market
The world-renowned Bhadohi carpet industry of handwoven carpets is struggling to keep pace in the global market in the face of stiff compet...
30 Mar, 2008, 10.59 AM IST