Why the saree needs revival, not constant reimaginationAs a timeless representation of Indian culture, the saree is calling for a renaissance. Despite its survival through the ages, there's a si...
16 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Diesel crunch leaves Indian truckers stranded in roadside linesTruckers across India are facing long waits for diesel as private fuel stations have cut sales or raise prices. State-run companies are str...
13 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
India–New Zealand sign 'once-in-a-generation' FTAIndia and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tarif...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Bangladesh's textile industry feels regime change heatBangladesh's textile industry, which accounts for 84% of the country's foreign exchange earnings, is facing a crisis. Ananta Jalil, a promi...
22 Mar, 2025, 12.00 AM IST
CITI warns of job losses, economic impact from proposed GST hike on garmentsProposed GST increases on garments worry the textile industry. The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry warns of job losses and economi...
05 Dec, 2024, 08.34 PM IST
Post-revolution Bangladesh protests cost garment industry $400 millionBangladesh's garment industry experienced significant disruptions and $400 million in losses due to student-led unrest, but stability has r...
20 Oct, 2024, 02.27 PM IST
Bangladesh garment industry faces crisis amid political unrest and floodsThe garment industry in Bangladesh has been severely affected by political turmoil and catastrophic flooding. Factories have faced closures...
27 Aug, 2024, 09.50 AM IST
Middle-men, traders creating havoc by pushing up price of cotton: Exporters11 per cent total import duty existing on cotton has been the reason for the cartelisation of players to increase the domestic cotton price...
04 Jan, 2022, 08.49 AM IST
Apparel apex body urges government to impose levy on imported garments to survive COVID-19 crisisAccording to the submission made to the textile ministry and ministry of commerce and industry, the apex body has suggested a short-term du...
26 May, 2020, 03.43 PM IST
Trade unions fear job losses, sound out state government to save small firmsThere are about 600,000 garment workers in the city. Job losses or wage cuts will impact the economy as the working class is already anxiou...
28 Apr, 2020, 11.44 AM IST
City garment Inc stares at major losses as exports nosediveIn one of the worst downfalls registered this year, the exports from the country have fallen by more than Rs 3,712.67 crore in the month of...
17 Nov, 2017, 11.45 AM IST
Continue excise duty exemption on branded garments: CMAI"We have urged the government to continue excise duty exemption on branded garments for healthy growth of the organised sector."
27 Jun, 2014, 06.53 PM IST
Good deal for garment workers to benefit Awami League in poll-bound BangladeshDespite near doubling of wages, if Bangladesh can hold its own in the hypercompetitive garment export industry, it will be a victory for ev...
18 Nov, 2013, 05.01 AM IST
- Retail industry incurs Rs 500-cr loss due to strike
The govt in its budget proposal had imposed a 10% excise duty on branded retail, making branded apparels costlier by 10-15% even as it plan...
07 Mar, 2011, 10.44 PM IST
- Safeguard duty on acrylic fibre on the anvil
The government plans to impose a 20% safeguard duty on imported acrylic fibre to protect the domestic industry from a sudden spurt in impor...
30 Apr, 2009, 12.26 AM IST
- Cash flows makes task easy for ITC
ITC’s latest acquisition may seem like an extension of its presence in the agri-inputs space.
22 Aug, 2007, 01.01 AM IST
- Garment sector to wear 10% capital subsidy
The garment sector, undergoing a difficult time due to rupee appreciation, is in for a major help.
29 Jun, 2007, 03.54 AM IST