It's the right time to invest in India: Swiss luxury watchmaker Baume & Mercier CEOSwiss luxury watchmakers, particularly Baume & Mercier, are planning significant investments in India due to the India-EFTA trade pact. Des...
28 Sep, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Textiles ministry plans 5,000-10,000 new exporters in 2-3 yearsThe textiles ministry plans to identify 5,000-10,000 new exporters across districts over the next 2-3 years to boost India’s global textile...
27 Sep, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Niti Aayog to review export SOPs amid evolving global trade orderIndia plans to evaluate the effectiveness of two export support schemes amidst changing trade dynamics. These schemes, RoSCTL and RoDTEP, h...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.51 AM IST
In 1871, Switzerland put a toothed rail between normal train tracks so carriages could climb steep Mount Rigi; 155 years later, the same system still worksSince 1871, the distinctive rack-and-pinion grip system on Switzerland's Rigi railway has revolutionized mountain travel. Created by engine...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
In 1899, a Swiss city built a railway powered by wastewater; wastewater makes one car heavy enough to pull the other uphill without using a motorOpened in 1899, Fribourg's funicular uniquely connects the upper and lower districts by harnessing the power of gravity and wastewater rath...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
US, UK, China drive India's engineering goods exports in AugustEngineering exports increased 24.86% on-year in August to $12.32 billion of which shipments to the US rose 31% to $2.2 billion, and to Chin...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Air India pilot removed from Zurich flight over alcohol violationAn Air India pilot was removed from his aircraft in Zurich due to alcohol consumption before take-off. Authorities conducted sobriety tests...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Roger Federer invested $50 million in Swiss shoe company On — 4 years later, the brand went public at an $11.3 billion valuationRoger Federer’s relationship with Swiss sportswear company On developed into more than a traditional endorsement after he became an investo...
24 Sep, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
India's festive shopping about to change as robots lend helping handThis year's festive shopping in India is gearing up for a transformation as AI tools take center stage. With many intending to spend above ...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
India’s big upgrade wave: Rs 1 crore+ homes, premium cars, Swiss watches & pricier phonesPremiumisation trend is spreading beyond affluent urban consumers, with households upgrading across homes, cars, travel, smartphones, appli...
24 Sep, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Global agencies see India’s growth ringing louder; raise FY27 GDP forecasts on upbeat demand and investment sentimentIndia’s FY27 growth outlook has received upgrades from the OECD, Asian Development Bank, S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings, with forecas...
24 Sep, 2026, 04.00 AM IST
India's global apparel export share stuck at 3% despite China losing ground; FTAs, China+1 open opportunity: ReportIndia has failed to gain meaningful share in global apparel exports despite China’s declining dominance, holding at around 3% in 2025 while...
22 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
India's China supply chain blip could be a big twist in the plotIndia's electronics exports to China have seen a significant rise, driven by AI and data center demand. This growth suggests China may sour...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Textile stocks rally up to 10%: Raymond, Gokaldas Exports, other stocks rebound after Trump tariff-triggered selloffTextile stocks rebounded on Tuesday, recovering most of the previous session’s losses after US President Donald Trump signed a Russia sanct...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Titan open to acquiring smaller watch brands, sees strong growth in premium segmentTitan Company is exploring acquisitions and investments in emerging watch brands. The company anticipates a strong festive season driven by...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
India's defence production, exports have risen significantly in past decade: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay SethDefence Minister of State Sanjay Seth said India has significantly increased defence production and exports over the past decade and is now...
20 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
China goes shopping in India as exports jump 39% and BRICS trade picks upIndia’s exports are gaining ground across key markets, with shipments to four core BRICS economies rising 34% to $19.9 billion in April-Aug...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.58 PM IST