Take our crafts out of the Gov cottageIndian artisans face low incomes. Their market remains outdated, hindering growth. A new study highlights poor earnings and limited impact ...
22 May, 2026, 11.53 PM 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
Govt examining removal, reduction of 11% import duty on cotton: OfficialThis move aims to ease cost pressures on domestic textile companies. Discussions are underway with relevant ministries for potential reduct...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
All time high business enquiries worth Rs 3,500 cr at flagship handicraft fairThe 58th IHGF Delhi Fair generated business enquiries worth Rs 3,500 crore. Buyers from 108 countries and over 3,000 exhibitors were involv...
22 Oct, 2024, 06.07 PM IST
Trying to remove GST registration restriction for handicrafts’ ecomm onboarding: Goyal“There are companies which are willing to promote handicrafts and handlooms online. We are working to try and see to remove the restriction...
28 Jun, 2022, 09.58 PM IST
Handicraft export promotion council urges govt to relook remission ratesIn a meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, EPCH chairman Rajkumar Malhotra also raised issues related to restoration of duty-fr...
20 Sep, 2021, 09.10 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
Huge potential for handicraft exporters in China, Africa: EPCH"The move would help us in understanding demand in these markets. We will go with full force in these countries," Jain added.
17 May, 2015, 12.12 PM IST
Handicraft exports jump 35 per cent in OctoberIndia's handicraft exports jumped about 35 pct to $ 112.6 million in Oct 2013, on rising demand in western markets like US and Europe.
15 Nov, 2013, 04.51 PM IST
- Home Expo India likely to generate biz worth Rs 600 cr: EPCH
The Home Expo India, which will showcase a wide range of furnishings, accessories and decorative, is expected to generate business worth Rs...
12 Apr, 2013, 06.57 PM IST
- Handicraft exports up 11 pc to $227 million in April
"There is an increase in demand from new markets like China, the Middle-East and Latin America," EPCH Executive Director Rakesh Kumar.
13 May, 2012, 12.04 PM IST
- Handicrafts exports grow 17.5% to $2.7 bn in FY12
India's handicrafts exports jumped 17.5 per cent year-on-year to $2.7 billion in the 2011-12 fiscal, despite demand slowdown in major impor...
11 Apr, 2012, 04.51 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
- India's handicraft exports up 9 per cent in December
India's handicraft exports growth slowed to 9 per cent in December, 2011, after witnessing a peak of 32 per cent in October.
17 Jan, 2012, 03.55 PM IST
- Handicrafts exports up by 22% to $452 million in August
The country's handicrafts exports stood at USD 369.7 million in August last year, according to data provided by the Export Promotion Counci...
30 Sep, 2011, 02.39 PM IST
- Handicrafts exports up 29 per cent in July
Exports stood at $120 million in July last fiscal, according to the data provided by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts.
05 Aug, 2011, 02.13 PM IST
- Handicrafts exports up about 14% to $204 million in April y-o-y
In April last fiscal, the exports during the period stood at USD 179.9 mn, according to the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH)...
26 May, 2011, 04.03 PM IST