- India halves raw silk imports from China, eyes zero level
The dependence on China was to the extent of 10,000 tonnes annually five years ago and it had now been reduced to around 5,700 tonnes.
- Silk cos pin hopes on new US govt
Silk exports from India could fall by over 50% during this fiscal in the face of the global economic slowdown.
- Chinese silk faces rough weather
This may come as a succour for domestic raw silk producers.
- Govt's putting emphasis on forest-grown silk
With China far ahead of India in the sericulture sector, the Centre is laying emphasis on the growth of ‘vanya’ or forest-grown silk that h...
- Drawing on silk appeal
Of the two things which catch every woman’s fancy - silk and diamonds - India has created a very unique niche for itself as regards silk.
- Women power weaving magic with tasar silk
Masuta, a producers’ co-operative in the tasar silk sector, has become operational. The Mahila Suta Tasar (Masuta) Co-operative, formed und...