More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: ReportIndia is preparing new measures to protect its economy from the West Asia conflict. The government will introduce these steps gradually as ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
Pankaj Pandey identifies defence, pharma and consumption as core stock picking themesIndian equities face a mixed outlook due to potential monsoon deficit and uneven corporate earnings. While rural-linked sectors may see pre...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Shivraj Chouhan to launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 as Govt reviews fertiliser, fuel stocks amid West Asia crisisUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1. The campaign aims to reduce excessive...
31 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Textile industry seeks cotton import duty cut as prices surge 25%, output falls shortIndian textile makers are urging the government to abolish the 11% import duty on raw cotton. Domestic prices have surged by 25% in two mon...
16 May, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
Capital goods boom, apparel bust: India's manufacturing growth is concentrated where it creates the fewest jobsIndia's industrial growth shows a worrying divide. Capital-intensive sectors driven by domestic demand are performing well. However, labor-...
15 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
India’s big cotton bet: Can Rs 5,659 cr revive the sector's global leadership?India’s Rs 5,659-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to tackle falling yields, poor seed quality, and rising import dependence throu...
08 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Textile industry seeks removal of cotton import dutyIndia's textile sector faces challenges from high cotton prices and declining production. The industry is urging the government to cut impo...
08 May, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
India’s textile output shrinks in March as Iran war fuels input costs, hitsIndia's textile production saw a significant drop in March. Key sectors like readymade garments and cotton goods faced challenges. Rising c...
01 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Textiles market size grows by 8.3% CAGR to Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 2024India's textiles market has seen significant growth. The market size expanded from Rs 4.89 lakh crore in 2010 to Rs 14.95 lakh crore in 202...
07 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Women consumers contribute 55.5% of textile buys, sarees, trousers key products: govt studyWomen lead textile purchases, accounting for 55.5% of spending. Man-made fibers are gaining popularity over cotton. The market has seen sig...
06 Apr, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
ICRA cuts spinning industry outlook from stable to negativeGiven the tight opening stock position and unlikely increase in cotton crop size, the cotton export levels will determine the domestic cott...
21 Oct, 2016, 05.31 PM IST
Slow domestic consumption, exports will affect spinners' business: ICRAHigh dependence on exports to China has resulted in sensitivity of India’s exports to China’s policy on reserve cotton stock, the report sa...
25 May, 2016, 03.49 PM IST
- Government to allow fresh exports of cotton without quantitative restrictions
The decision was taken after Pranab Mukherjee, agri min Sharad Pawar and Sharma reviewed the cotton situation in the country based on fresh...
30 Apr, 2012, 02.15 PM IST
- Govt likely to allow fresh cotton exports on Monday
The government is likely to allow fresh cotton exports on Monday based on revised production and consumption data furnished by the cotton a...
29 Apr, 2012, 04.19 PM IST
- India's 2012-13 cotton output may fall to 32.3 million bales: Report
India, the world's second biggest cotton grower, had produced a record 34.25 million bales in the 2011-12 marketing year.
09 Apr, 2012, 01.36 PM IST
- No respite seen in cotton price rise
India may continue to witness high cotton prices beyond mid-December, even after the arrival of new crops and irrespective of changes in gl...
21 Oct, 2010, 05.54 AM IST