Cracks in export backbone: MSME units in 4 manufacturing hubs shut shops as global orders dry upA combination of international and domestic problems is putting the survival of small businesses in jeopardy, affecting the livelihoods of ...
07 Sep, 2024, 09.46 AM IST
Bangladesh lodges protest over Mamata Banerjee's 'shelter for refugees' remarksBangladesh expressed displeasure to India over West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's comments on offering shelter to distressed Bangladeshi citi...
24 Jul, 2024, 10.44 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee urges business community in Spain to invest in BengalMamata Banerjee mentioned that Spain and Bengal share similar cultural activities, football and other things. “Bengal is the cultural capit...
15 Sep, 2023, 10.52 PM IST
Life after breast removal: A drug researcher’s quest to make prostheses for cancer survivorsAarna Biomedical’s post-mastectomy kit starts at Rs 4,500, half that of comparable international brands. The made in India product is helpi...
07 Nov, 2022, 10.35 AM IST
India-UAE trade pact to boost apparel exports, employment, say exportersFederation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President A Sakthivel said that the pact will be beneficial to Indian exports particularly...
19 Feb, 2022, 03.10 PM IST
Fear, uncertainty, doubt: The FUD reality of crypto usersWith limited information coming from exchanges, the market is rife with unfounded rumours: exchanges slow down trading to prevent sell-offs...
29 Nov, 2021, 02.28 PM IST
A town in Bengal looks glumly at Afghanistan's worsening situationWith trade between India and Afghanistan coming to a halt following the Taliban takeover, the turban weavers and sellers are staring at a l...
22 Aug, 2021, 10.42 AM IST
‘Opening no-frill bank a/cs first step towards financial inclusion’Shri Mahila Sewa Sahakari Bank, popularly known as Sewa Bank, has carved out a niche in the cooperative movement. It is a bank promoted by ...
14 Jul, 2021, 08.55 AM IST
View: Whoever forms the next government, West Bengal will need a new economic templateNITI Aayog has an export-preparedness index. Among the eight coastal states, West Bengal is ranked eighth (22nd among all states).
10 Mar, 2021, 11.11 PM IST
Indian Chamber of Commerce announces launch of live web store exhibitionThe three-day long global online L2G (local to global) exhibition for Indian products under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Campaign is scheduled to be...
18 Nov, 2020, 10.48 PM IST
Renting out designer clothes is no longer a social stigmaEntrepreneurs and investors see long-term opportunity in companies that hire out designer clothes and expensive accessories.
27 May, 2018, 08.42 AM IST
Kolkata-based Ventures wins textile award at Première Vision in ParisKolkata-based Ventures was established in 1994 and weaves for some of the top luxury brands in the world.
10 Nov, 2016, 01.47 PM IST
Be it outfits or accessories, Bollywood stars would rather source than buySourcing isn’t restricted to just clothes and jewellery – it now includes everything from shoes to bags and other accessories. And, the sup...
11 Sep, 2015, 04.01 AM IST
Sanjay Nayak quits McCann Erickson Worldwide to launch yoga wear brand ProyogNayak said Proyog will start selling globally through e-commerce from the day it launches. "We are currently in talks with a reputed retail...
19 May, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Six entrepreneurs keeping art of weaving & embroidering alive in BengalA clutch of entrepreneurs is spinning a new tale for Bengal handloom — and there is everything from minimalist scarves to trendy jamdani on...
17 Feb, 2013, 05.27 AM IST
- How to fix flaws in the present microfinance model
The flaws in the present microfinance model stand exposed. The next model will weave microfinance around livelihoods, and it's gaining trac...
12 Nov, 2010, 10.56 AM IST
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