China's global ecommerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demandThe business models, based on flying $5 dresses from Chinese factories to shoppers around the world, were already under pressure after U.S....
08 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
China can build humanoids at scale. The hard part is finding enough buyersChinese companies are pushing ahead with humanoid robot production. These robots can perform tasks like directing traffic and making coffee...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
20 months of bearish markets: One additional letter that tells you which 'cheap' stocks are actually cheapMost investors live by one ratio. That ratio that tells them all they want to know – or should one say all they want to hear? They open a s...
31 May, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Kesaria Textile Company takes global leap with launch in KathmanduRitesh Modi-led textile company opens its first international wholesale franchise, connecting Nepal’s apparel trade with Surat’s manufactur...
27 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Experts flag data spills as house-help platforms bring physical AI homeRecent data-gathering pilots by on-demand service platforms Pronto and Snabbit have drawn a spotlight on India’s emerging physical AI ecosy...
26 May, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
In 1823, a chemist working with rubber and coal tar found cloth turning strangely dry: It wasn't just treated fabric, and it changed how rainy cities could dressIn 1823, Charles Macintosh revolutionized the world of outerwear by inventing a waterproof fabric. By cleverly bonding rubber with cloth, h...
25 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
This US CEO sold his family business for $1.7 billion, then shared $240 million with 540 employeesA Louisiana businessman, Graham Walker, distributed nearly $240 million to his 540 employees after selling his family company, Fibrebond, f...
09 May, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rulesFrance's consumer watchdog found a staggering 75% of products from online platforms failed EU safety rules. Many items were found to be dan...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Quick commerce firms face heat as riders stay off peak hoursQuick commerce firms are facing a shortage of delivery partners due to intense heatwaves. Companies are offering extra pay to keep riders w...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
You Bought It, You Love It… But Should You Really Wear It Yet? What Experts Say About New ClothesNew clothes purchased in America often carry hidden risks, from lingering chemicals like formaldehyde and artificial dyes to bacteria and e...
11 Apr, 2026, 04.24 PM IST
Inside factories in China, a struggle to survive Trump's tariffsChinese factories in Guangzhou face challenges as President Trump's tariffs reach 125%, causing order cancellations and uncertainty. Small ...
15 Apr, 2025, 08.39 AM IST
India finally embraces trade deals as companies look past ChinaIndia has now signed four FTAs in quick succession since 2021 after a gap of about nine years where no agreements were inked.
12 Mar, 2024, 09.59 AM IST
Robots set their sights on a new job: sewing blue jeansThe idea of using robots to bring more manufacturing back from overseas gained momentum during the pandemic as snarled supply chains highli...
13 Dec, 2022, 03.17 PM IST
Robots set their sights on a new job: sewing blue jeansUnlike a car bumper or a plastic bottle, which holds its shape as a robot handles it, cloth is floppy and comes in an endless array of thic...
12 Dec, 2022, 09.59 PM IST
Indian Army says compensation for uniform given to jawans“The Seventh Pay Commission has awarded monetary compensation to jawans for allowing purchase of personal clothing items of uniform to be p...
07 Jun, 2018, 10.34 PM IST
Staff shortage at ordnance factories hurts defence projectsAs of Jan 2017, ordnance factories have 70,810 technical staff, 41 per cent less than the 1.2 lakh sanctioned posts, according to informati...
10 Apr, 2017, 08.55 AM IST