India has the hair, China has the wigs: Inside a $940 million tradeIndian hair has emerged as a sought-after commodity on the international stage, prized for its vibrant hues and high quality. Yet, the coun...
11 Oct, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Why are Kraft paper prices rising in India? Corrugated box makers face 25% cost surgeKraft paper prices in India have recently increased by 22% to 25%, affecting production costs significantly. This rise has pressured corrug...
10 Oct, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Zetwerk weighs nearly Rs 5,000 crore IPO next week: ReportZetwerk is preparing to launch an IPO as early as October 15, seeking to raise up to $525 million at a targeted valuation of $2.8 billion. ...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
US has India as an ally and a target of investigation in the same manufacturing fightIndia has aligned itself with a US-led initiative aimed at mitigating global manufacturing overcapacity, joining 15 nations in this coopera...
09 Oct, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
India's wind energy additions projected to touch 8 GW in FY26-27; Scale progressively to 13.2 GW by FY30-31India's wind energy sector is poised for significant expansion, with annual installations projected to reach 13.2 GW by FY30-31. The curren...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
India-EU FTA to drive German investment into India: Indo-German Chamber chiefIndia and the EU are set to strengthen trade relations and increase investments from German companies. The Indo-German Engineering Summit h...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Indian SME pharma firms see shift of orders from China; cost, quality concerns remainSmall and mid-sized Indian pharmaceutical firms are witnessing a shift in orders away from China. As Western buyers diversify their supply ...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
ET Product of the Year 2026: Recognising products built in India, taking the country aheadIndia is rapidly transforming into a core center for product design, engineering, and manufacturing, influencing multiple industries. The E...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Factories of future: Built on 25 years of reform & executionIndia's industrial sector has seen significant growth under Modi's leadership, emphasising infrastructure development and reforms. The Vibr...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Manufacturing sentiment improves in Q2In the second quarter of FY27, India's manufacturing sentiment showed improvement as factories raised capacity utilization to 75.5%. Accord...
07 Oct, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
UP’s MSME box units hit by 30% kraft paper price rise, 1 lakh jobs at riskManufacturers say they have already increased corrugated box prices by around 10%, but this has not been sufficient to offset the rise in i...
06 Oct, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
Cabinet clears Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to boost small and medium enterprisesThe SME Growth Fund aims to provide long-term growth capital and address financing gaps for these businesses. By targeting manufacturing an...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
It’s safety first for gas suppliers at Semicon IncSuppliers want detailed guidelines from the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), without which they believe commercial hubs...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Silver is the new status: Why natural grey hair may soon signal power, especially for womenThe cultural view of grey hair is evolving, allowing it to become a mark of confidence rather than aging. People are increasingly seeing gr...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
Semiconductor push, govt support driving EMS sector's growth, but valuation remains a concern: How 3 stocks with most buy calls are placedInvestor enthusiasm around the sector is visible in the performance of nine EMS stocks covered by multiple brokerages. The group has delive...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
India’s industrial jobs cross 2 cr mark in 2024-25India's industrial workforce increased to over 2 crore in 2024-25, driven largely by the manufacturing sector. The registered manufacturing...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Chinese beauty product exporters are sitting pretty despite US trade disputeChinese-made wigs, hair extensions and artificial nails are seeing strong demand in the US, highlighting China's manufacturing strength eve...
23 Sep, 2026, 09.13 AM IST