India-Oman trade pact creates strong export push for India's textile MSMEs: GovtIndia's textile and apparel sector is poised for significant growth in Oman following the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agr...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Kantha stitch artist Tripti Mukherjee to receive Padma Shri on May 25Tripti Mukherjee, a renowned Kantha stitch artist, will be honored with the Padma Shri. She is recognized for her dedication to preserving ...
21 May, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Delhi Government to provide collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore to women startupsDelhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore for women's self-help groups and startups. The governmen...
17 May, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
70% of Indian goods to enter New Zealand duty-free under FTA: Piyush GoyalIndia and New Zealand will sign a significant trade agreement on April 27. This pact aims to boost bilateral trade and improve market acces...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Handicraft exports likely to fall 6-8 pc in FY24: ReportIndian handicraft exports may witness a 6-8 per cent decline this fiscal to USD 3.3 billion, mainly due to a spending slowdown in global ma...
26 Jun, 2023, 09.42 PM IST
Indian handicraft industry expected to see a 6-8% decline this fiscal yearThe 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...
26 Jun, 2023, 01.44 PM IST
Destination China for India's handicraftEarlier, the Chinese would buy home and furnishing related products but now they are also buying products with high end embroidery and tie ...
08 Mar, 2017, 01.05 AM IST
Will soon resolve issues of handicraft exporters: GovernmentA meeting to resolve the issues of Indian handicrafts exporters will soon be convened, Textiles Minister Smriti Irani has said.
10 Jan, 2017, 02.41 PM IST
Devaluation of yuan to impact handicraft export: EPCHExport Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) said that Indian products would loose their competitiveness in the global market due to the...
17 Aug, 2015, 01.50 PM IST
- Handicraft exporters resort to innovative designs for survival in US, EU markets
A huge display of innovative designs dominated this year's Handicrafts & Gifts Fair, which ended today in Greater Noida.
11 Feb, 2013, 08.15 PM IST
- EPCH inks pact with Kazakhstan's industry body for handicrafts
The pact, was signed at Almaty which is considered as a major business hub in Kazakhstan, would also focus on working closely with each oth...
20 Sep, 2012, 10.25 PM IST
- 'Fall in rupee blessing in disguise for handicraft exporters'
Rupee depreciation is a "blessing in disguise" for Indian handicrafts exporters as their inputs are sourced domestically, the EPCH said.
24 Jan, 2012, 04.51 PM IST
- Handicrafts exporters bag orders worth Rs 900 crore at fair
Indian handicrafts exporters received orders worth Rs 900 crore during a four-day fair here that saw 4,300 buyers from 32 countries in atte...
19 Oct, 2011, 04.46 PM IST
- Handicraft companies seek 'deemed export' status for goods sold in India
Handicrafts exports slumped in 2007-08 and have been struggling since then due to continuing economic uncertainties in the major markets of...
07 Jul, 2011, 02.09 AM IST
- FM plans Rs 1000 cr corpus to up export
Finance Minister may consider providing infra projects benefits to India Expo Centre and Mart.
26 Feb, 2007, 12.45 AM IST