Indian artisans face low incomes. Their market remains outdated, hindering growth. A new study highlights poor earnings and limited impact ...

Bharat Tex 2026 is making news, with the Textile Ministry noting a surge in interest from international exhibitors and diplomatic represent...

India's vital handloom and handicraft sector, employing millions, grapples with low wages and limited market reach. A recent study highligh...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore for women's self-help groups and startups. The governmen...

Prada Kolhapuri controversy: The latest collection from high-fashion label Prada has ignited a firestorm in India again. This comes a year ...

This move aims to ease cost pressures on domestic textile companies. Discussions are underway with relevant ministries for potential reduct...

India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...

Entrepreneur Chimi Ongmu Bhutia, founder of Lagstal Design Studio in Gangtok, Sikkim, has gained national attention after being featured by...

India and New Zealand will sign a significant trade agreement on April 27. This pact aims to boost bilateral trade and improve market acces...

The CAG has flagged a massive backlog in the finalization of accounts for Jammu and Kashmir's PSUs and autonomous bodies, with many remaini...

Agra's famed marble inlay craft, Pachikari, is grinding to a halt. The ongoing conflict in West Asia has stopped orders from the region, th...

Beyond their cultural significance, handicrafts have the potential to emerge as key drivers of employment, rural development, and internati...

The largely export-oriented Indian handicraft industry is expected to see a 6-8 per cent decline to $3.3bn this fiscal year due to a slowdo...

The government aims to use data to frame a targeted policy to boost the sector which is seen to have huge potential for employment generati...

"The focus must be on changing the manufacturing process, ensuring durability and adapting innovations," he said.

The Textiles Ministry has come up with a unique opportunity for graduates from NIFT, NID and other fine arts institutes.

Robust domestic demand fueled by growing incomes has set cash registers ringing at India's handicrafts industry, which is battling slump in...