Leather, footwear exports may hit $5.5 billion as UK, EU trade pacts boost growth: CLE Chairman JunejaIndia's leather exports are projected to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2026-27. Trade pacts with the UK and EU will significantly boost these fu...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Meet Jeanette Vizguerra, the Mexican immigrant who defied ICE, found church sanctuary, made Time’s 100 Most Influential People list and won the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights AwardJeanette Vizguerra arrived in the US from Mexico in 1997 and went on to become a prominent immigrant rights activist in Colorado. Her decad...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
BNP Government of Bangladesh reviews 101 pacts signed with IndiaDhaka is reviewing one hundred and one agreements signed with New Delhi. Bureaucrats trained in India over the past decade may face scrutin...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol outputThe United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that India’s rice stocks ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
US agency orders Tesla to answer questions on Cybercab certificationThe U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday said Tesla must answer a series of questions by September 30 on whether ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Goods exports up 26% in August, trade deficit eases: Engineering, petroleum products, chemicals and textiles lead shipments; US remains top marketIndia’s goods exports surged in August, driven by robust global demand, while the trade deficit narrowed to a five-month low as imports dec...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Shaping dreams into destiny: Ajay Piramal shares six career lessons for young leadersPiramal Group chairman Ajay Piramal advised young leaders at an awards ceremony. He emphasized embracing adversity and making independent d...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
In 2014, ESA astronaut Alexander Gerst wore SpaceTex shirts on the ISS for six months; their fabric data helped inform clothes for future Mars crewsInnovative space experiments have focused on how fabrics can effectively manage astronaut sweat and heat during missions. These studies rev...
15 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
KEC International shares rally 6% after securing new orders worth Rs 1,303 crore across multiple business segmentsKEC International shares rallied after the company secured Rs 1,303 crore of new orders across transmission and distribution and cables and...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
War in the Middle East is making clothes more expensiveThe ongoing conflict in Iran is causing significant disruptions in global apparel supply chains.
14 Sep, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Textile industry wants 6-month extension for duty-free cotton importsIndia's textile industry requests a six-month extension for duty-free cotton imports beyond October 31. This plea comes as cotton yarn pric...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Vikas Khanna was once homeless, with just $3 in his pocket. However, it was after establishing Michelin-starred restaurant, he felt empty: ‘It broke my heart…’Once homeless, Vikas Khanna was forced to stay in the New York Rescue Mission. The famous chef talked candidly about his period of struggle...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
US Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant openA US federal court ruled against the Energy Department's authority. The court found the department exceeded its powers last year. This deci...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Cotton yarn price surge weighs on Indian textile industry as FTA gains remain elusiveCotton yarn prices have increased 60% to around Rs 400 per kg from Rs 250 per kg in early 2026
11 Sep, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
India’s textile boom ahead? Why Jefferies is bullish on Welspun, RaymondJefferies upgraded Welspun Living to Buy and more than doubled its target to Rs 260, while initiating coverage on Raymond Lifestyle with a ...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Blaze erupts in Surat textile market; several shops damaged, firefighter injuredA large fire erupted at Surat's Shyam Sangini textile market around midnight. The blaze affected numerous shops located on the market's six...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
Tukaram Mundhe’s food order for festivals: What Maharashtra FDA Commissioner said about food safety rulesMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe clarified the new food safety directive. This order aims to monitor and prevent food adulterati...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.20 PM IST