India spots an export champion in a sector tariffs failed to sinkIndia's seafood sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, transforming a 50% US tariff into a catalyst for growth. Through strategic m...
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
Widening CAD a concern, says Niti ReportIn its quarterly Trade Watch Report for the quarter to December 2026, released on Monday, it said the instability in West Asia has slowed t...
Road ministry to set up safety councils at districts and state levelsThe Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is establishing district and state-level road safety councils to oversee the Compensation to Vi...
Beyond 'Jigarthanda': How GI tag 'rescues' lesser know products from obscurityGeographical Indication tags are significantly boosting obscure products and artisans in Tamil Nadu. Kallakurichi wood carvings and Thanjav...
Varanasi to host exhibition featuring 10 GI-tagged products of regionVaranasi is set to host a special exhibition. It will showcase ten unique GI-tagged products of the region. The event coincides with the 25...
Three indigenous products from Arunachal Pradesh receive (GI) tagYak Churpi, Khamti rice, and Tangsa textile from Arunachal Pradesh have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the GI Registr...
India’s 440-odd GI products to get showcased at 2nd GI FairThe fair will also include theme areas highlighting GI clusters & hubs, Live demonstration of GI products, Knowledge seminar on Introductio...
Tech bodies from US and UK oppose mandatory use of Indian 5G standardThe signatories to the letter were the Information Technology Industry Council, Telecommunications Industry Association, UK India Business ...
IRDAI sets up panel to revisit retail business of engineering tariff"There is a need to modify the current products under the engineering retail segment in line with the changing needs and demand," it said i...
Vehicle insurance policies must be renewed on time: General Insurance CouncilThe Council said the, "The MoRTH letter on August 24, 2020 advising state governments over the validity of vehicle papers only extends to f...
Insurers' body accuses hospitals of inflating bills for Covid-19 treatmentThe council is demanding the government set caps on Covid-19 treatment costs. Stating that private hospitals are arbitrarily charging patie...
West Bengal government eyes GI tag for Kolkatti jewelleryThe West Bengal government is seeking to apply for Geographical Indication (GI) for the output.
West Bengal seeks geographical indication tag for handicraftsWest Midnapore district has about 4500 Madhukathi mat makers who have over the years also specialised in making of curtain, hats and purses.
General Insurance Council restructures its executive committee; brokers get no representationGeneral Insurance Council has restructured its executive committee (EC) without giving any representation to insurance brokers.
- ICICI Lombard, Star Health & NIA bid for insurance scheme for poor
ICICI Lombard, Star Health Insurance and New India Assurance have bid for a lucrative health insurance scheme for poor.
- WTO panel speeds up talks on GIs
The issue of framing multilateral rules on protection of geographic indications at the Trips Council of the WTO is gathering steam.