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What challenges lie ahead for the US-Israel-Lebanon agreement?Lebanon and Israel have signed a US-brokered deal to end hostilities, but experts question its effectiveness. Israel insists on Hezbollah's...
Trade disruptions, API dependence, compliance costs: Pharma MSMEs spell out policy priorities on World MSME DayIndian pharmaceutical MSMEs are facing immense pressure from rising costs, supply chain woes, and stringent regulations. Industry represent...
World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...
India well-poised for rapid growth despite risks from West Asia war and El Nino: ITCDespite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...
World MSME Day: Global uncertainty offers Indian MSMEs an opportunity to move up the textile value chain, say expertsAs the second-largest employment generator in the country, the textile sector’s contribution to the economy is crucial, with MSMEs forming ...
World MSME day: Better logistics, deeper market access key to MSMEs’ next growth phase, says Allcargo Logistics CEOKetan Kulkarni discusses the logistics bottlenecks facing India’s MSMEs, the impact of PM Gati Shakti and ONDC, and why integrated supply c...
Supplier gaps, invoice compliance, credit access continue to hit 5 in 10 MSMEs: SurveyMSMEs are embracing digital procurement for better pricing and efficiency, yet face persistent hurdles in supplier management and payments.
World MSME Day: Gem & jewellery sector calls for MSME-led innovations amid global uncertaintyDespite challenges like fluctuating gold prices and evolving consumer tastes, experts highlight opportunities in design-led, innovative pra...
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
China begins to snap at America's heels in a tightening tech raceChina’s latest supercomputer ranking has renewed debate over global technology leadership, but current evidence shows the United States sti...
Waka Waka! Indian consumer giants seek to roar louder in AfricaIndian consumer firms are significantly boosting investments in Africa, shifting from market entry to large-scale operations. Driven by a y...
Broader market winners! How investors found 15 multibaggers in a muted Nifty year?Despite a subdued Nifty, several Indian stocks have surged, becoming multibaggers for investors. This outperformance is attributed to resil...
India’s development ladder after AI: What comes next?India’s future prosperity may increasingly depend on empowering its smaller economic units to become more productive using AI.
India eyes chip investments at Pax Silica SummitIndia is actively seeking semiconductor investments and multilateral funding at the Pax Silica summit in Washington D.C. The nation aims to...
Industry must adopt emerging tech to boost productivity, remain competitive: Steel MinisterUnion Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy has urged the Indian steel industry to embrace emerging technologies like AI and IoT to boost global co...
Success of Skyroot and Dhruva spawns spacetech startup wave in HyderabadIndustry estimates peg Hyderabad's spacetech ecosystem at around 95 startups, with 12-15 ventures added over the last two years. Together, ...
US manufacturing soars on front-loading of orders; factory employment tanks to six-year lowUS manufacturing activity surged in June as businesses stocked up anticipating shortages and price hikes, driven by Middle East conflict im...
Chinese tech, investments welcome, but trade opening needs caution: CII PresidentChinese investments and technology are welcome in India, but a cautious approach is needed for trade, according to CII President R Mukundan...
India's June private sector growth slips to three-month low as demand, confidence cool, PMI showsIndia's private sector growth slowed in June, hitting a three-month low as weaker demand impacted both factories and services. Business con...