Receiving Bharat Tex queries despite global disruptions: Textiles SecretaryBharat Tex 2026 is making news, with the Textile Ministry noting a surge in interest from international exhibitors and diplomatic represent...
20 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
Handloom, handicraft sector key employer but faces challengesIndia's vital handloom and handicraft sector, employing millions, grapples with low wages and limited market reach. A recent study highligh...
18 May, 2026, 09.34 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
Why Prada has a devil of a dilemma, but so does IndiaPrada Kolhapuri controversy: The latest collection from high-fashion label Prada has ignited a firestorm in India again. This comes a year ...
07 May, 2026, 12.32 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
Demand for Indian handicrafts across world, opportunity for entrepreneurs, designers: President Droupadi MurmuPresident Murmu urged stakeholders to secure GI tags for unique Indian products, boosting their national and international credibility. She...
09 Dec, 2025, 07.42 PM IST
EU & Ministry of Textiles launches 7 projects to boost textile and handicraft sectors in IndiaThe European Union and the Ministry of Textiles launched seven projects to boost India's textile and handicraft industry with a grant of EU...
15 Feb, 2025, 06.55 PM IST
Weaving prosperity: How handicrafts can shape India’s economic renaissanceBeyond their cultural significance, handicrafts have the potential to emerge as key drivers of employment, rural development, and internati...
13 Dec, 2024, 10.21 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
Lockdown: India's exhibition sector has taken Rs 3,570 cr hit, says Industry body"Since the outbreak of the COVIC-19 Pandemic, the impact on exhibiting and trade show industry has been unprecedented. ...in last few weeks...
06 Apr, 2020, 01.53 PM 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
Five products to sport India handicrafts tag soonTraditional handicrafts like Chikankari from Lucknow and brassware from Muradabad could soon get ‘India handicraft’ tag as assurance of qua...
04 Jun, 2016, 03.03 AM IST
- Republic Day to have first-ever Handicrafts Tableau this year
The first-time the "rich cultural heritage" of this sector employing seven million people across the country is being showcased at the pres...
24 Jan, 2012, 09.51 PM IST
- Ban Chinese handicraft imports, says EPCH
Stating that over one lakh jobs have already been lost in the domestic handicraft sector on account of Chinese imports, industry body EPCH ...
21 Jun, 2009, 06.13 PM 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