Relief now, risk later? ECLGS 5.0 aims to ease MSME stress, industry flags risks in moratorium termsECLGS 5.0 is meant to cushion MSMEs from the impact of the US-Iran war, but will it really help small businesses, industry questions.
07 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Milk supply, prices remain stable amid West Asia crisis; no disruption in dairy operations: Govt"Milk procurement processing and supply across the country have remained uninterrupted amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. Price of milk and...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Amid West Asia war, FY26 goods exports may fall 2-3%: FIEOIndia's goods exports may see a 7-8% drop in March due to the West Asia conflict. Full fiscal year 2026 exports could be 2-3% lower. Howeve...
10 Apr, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
Exporters' body FIEO sees 2-3 pc fall in goods exports during 2025-26Indian merchandise exports are projected to decline by 2-3% in 2025-26. Global economic uncertainties, amplified by the West Asia crisis, a...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
US-Iran ceasefire, Hormuz reopening to ease shipping disruptions: FIEOExporters welcome the ceasefire between the US and Iran. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases shipping disruptions and reduces costs...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Packaging material crunch hits fertiliser, seeds companiesIndia's fertiliser and seed sectors face a packaging material crisis. The ongoing Iran war has disrupted supplies, increasing costs signifi...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
IPF sees Rs 3,000 crore capex in Bengal, plans new poly parks and sector skill centreThe Indian Plastics Federation (IPF) plans two new poly parks in West Bengal to meet rising demand, alongside launching a sector skill cent...
30 Sep, 2024, 07.35 PM IST
West Bengal Pollution Control Board developed most intensive air quality monitoring network: Minister Ghulam RabbaniKolkata's conclave on Plastics and Chemicals covered the West Bengal Pollution Control Board's monitoring. Minister Ghulam Rabbani emphasiz...
16 Jul, 2024, 09.10 PM IST
GST regime to boost polymer downstream industry in BengalIPF was looking for some 100 acres land for a new plastics park exclusively for the MSME plastic sector within 50-60 kilometres from city l...
11 Jan, 2018, 12.50 PM IST
Sustainable growth way forward, govt tells plastic companiesPunjab Agriculture Minister Tota Singh released a 'Knowledge and Strategy Paper' prepared by FICCI with the help of Tata Strategic Manageme...
26 Jun, 2015, 09.49 PM IST
HPL shutdown paves way for other petrochemical majors to tap polymer market in eastShutdown of HPL has paved the way for other giants in the sector to tap polymer market in the eastern region held by the region's petro maj...
06 Sep, 2014, 04.05 PM IST
Plastics makers facing shortage of polymers due to Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd closureThe demand of polymers in the state was around 19,500 tonnes per month, he told reporters on the launch of 'IndPlas 2015' exhibition here t...
05 Sep, 2014, 06.57 PM IST
Haldia Petrochemicals shutdown spells doom for downstream sector: IPFThe month-long shutdown of HPL has cast a shadow on the future of numerous downstream plastic units in WB, the Indian Plastics Federation s...
06 Aug, 2014, 05.31 PM IST
- Indian Plastic Federation to set up knowledge park near Kolkata
The project which is likely to cost around Rs 25 crores, will be implemented in phases with over one lakh sq ft area of construction.
26 Apr, 2012, 03.14 PM IST
- Naphtha customs duty back to haunt plastics goods cos
Taking a call on the 2008-09 Budget proposals, Indian Plastics Federation (IPF) noted that prices of plastic goods are likely to go up by 5...
05 Mar, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- Bengal bans plastic carry bags below 40 microns
Concerned over rampant use of plastic carry bags which adds to the environmental pollution, the West Bengal Government today announced a ba...
04 May, 2007, 10.00 PM IST
- India, China, US join hands to push plastic trade in a big way
The leading plastics industry associations of India, China and US have decided to get together to promote plastic goods consumption.
06 Oct, 2006, 01.57 AM IST