India's apparel production falls 5.6% in H1 FY27 as weak US demand, high costs hit manufacturersIndia's apparel production contracted 5.6% year on year in April-September, extending its decline to nine consecutive months as subdued US ...
07 Nov, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Bangladesh deploys additional paramilitary forces as garment workers' protests continueProtests by garment workers in Bangladesh have persisted for five days due to demands for higher wages. Authorities have deployed additiona...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Garment workers' protests in Bangladesh turn violentThe BNP government has formed a wage board to determine revised pay scales for garment workers. However, protests have continued, potential...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Karnataka urges exporters to leverage FTAs to boost trade, target $1 trillion economyKarnataka's industries minister MB Patil has urged manufacturers and exporters to leverage free trade agreements effectively. The state has...
30 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
US demand slowdown hits apparel, diamond exporters as factories shut and orders dry upThe apparel industry in Noida is experiencing significant upheaval, with a reduction of operational units from 2,400 to 1,800 in just six m...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Cotton shortage set to worsen as new deals drive export demandThe impact of El Nino weather conditions could further hurt domestic production, expected to fall by 3.4% to a new low in the 2026-27 crop ...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
India's textile industry targets $350 billion by 2030 as exports rebound, costs rise: ReportIndia's textile industry has seen significant growth, expanding to nearly USD 190 billion in FY26. The sector aims for USD 350 billion by 2...
26 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Gap apparel supplier Gokaldas eyes doubling Europe exports share to cut US relianceGokaldas Exports, a prominent Indian apparel supplier, expects to increase its export share to Europe significantly. The company currently ...
26 Oct, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
India’s growth story needs jobs to match the numbers, says ex-RBI Governor D SubbaraoFormer RBI Governor D Subbarao has said India must make economic growth more employment-intensive, warning that rapid output expansion alon...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
India eyes a $20 billion pot of gold in New Zealand as its trade pact goes liveThe free trade agreement between India and New Zealand promises to promote trade and enhance professional movement. While some goods may en...
21 Oct, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA comes into force, offers zero-duty access for Indian goods, new visa pathwaysThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on Tuesday, marking India's 17th operational free trade pact and opening u...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
Commerce Ministry organizes “Leveraging FTAs” outreach program in Jaipur to boost exportsThe Commerce Ministry organized an outreach event in Jaipur, targeting exporters to clarify the use of benefits provided by India's free tr...
17 Oct, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
The $50-billion question: Who gets what as India and Canada aim to strike a trade deal?India and Canada are currently negotiating a free trade agreement designed to enhance bilateral trade significantly. Nearly 300 Canadian bu...
16 Oct, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
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14 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
India, Canada begin fifth round of CEPA talks on October 5India and Canada are set to hold the fifth round of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in October. These dis...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Export schemes extended amid West Asia crisisThe Centre extended the duty refund scheme Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) and the Rebate of State and Central ...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
Kian-M Export files IPO paper with Sebi; aims to raise Rs 500 crore via fresh issueKian-M Export Ltd has filed preliminary IPO documents aiming to secure Rs 500 crore through both new shares and an offer for sale. The rais...
25 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST