How firecrackers entered DiwaliDiwali's glow now includes fireworks. Their journey began with trade and royal displays centuries ago. Initially a symbol of power, firecra...
21 Oct, 2025, 12.03 PM IST
4th of July celebrations may be disrupted from next year. Courtesy Trump & ChinaAmerica relies on China for its Fourth of July fireworks. Tariffs imposed by President Trump are causing concern. These tariffs could incre...
02 Jul, 2025, 03.40 PM IST
Diwali fireworks sales at Rs 6,000 croreAlthough this year's sale is comparatively higher than the last two muted Covid years, the turnover for 2022 in value terms is more or less...
31 Oct, 2022, 12.08 AM IST
Fireworks industry on rebound path, Maharashtra key contributor to Rs 6,000 crore Deepavali saleTamil Nadu Fireworks and Amorces Manufacturers' Association (TANFAMA) president, Ganesan Panjurajan said that following the outbreak of Cor...
30 Oct, 2022, 09.38 AM IST
Sivakasi cracker cos eye global marketsWith green crackers becoming the norm, the industry has now gained the expertise and finesse to supply to international markets. However, o...
25 Oct, 2022, 06.39 AM IST
‘Ban’ news dulls firecracker business this DeepavaliOn Friday, Yediyurappa announced that the state government will ban the use of firecrackers due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but an official p...
10 Nov, 2020, 10.13 AM IST
Sivakasi feels the heat as Supreme Court bans fireworks sale in DelhiManufacturers point out that ever since a court banned fireworks in Delhi on November 11 last year, supplies from Sivakasi to Delhi market ...
11 Oct, 2017, 11.23 AM IST
Sivakasi cluster in Tamil Nadu to protest against levy of a flat 28% GSTThe industry, particularly small manufacturers, fears the tax reform will decimate the business even as Indian firecracker makers face comp...
29 Jun, 2017, 10.22 AM IST
Fireworks industry facing crisis post temple tragedy: DealersAfter the temple tragedy, even the fireworks manufactures and dealers, who possess authorised licenses and pay sales tax regularly, are bei...
23 Apr, 2016, 06.05 PM IST
Centre expects private sector to invest in mega projects: Nirmala SitharamanThe Centre said the private industries need to invest in mega projects and they will be provided with all necessary supports from the gover...
19 Feb, 2016, 07.18 PM IST
Cracker manufacturers to promote 'Made in India' fireworksAsked how the association planned to address the matter, he said representatives recently met Commerce and Industries Minister Nirmala Sith...
25 Oct, 2015, 12.19 PM IST
Government digs out old rule to ban China crackersThe possession and sale of fireworks of foreign origin are illegal and punishable under law, the Department of Industrial Policy and Promot...
01 Oct, 2014, 07.06 AM IST
Smuggled Chinese fireworks may impact Sivakasi product sales"The wholesale merchants in the north may prefer branded Indian fireworks and substitute the rest of demand with Chinese fireworks,"
26 Aug, 2014, 11.56 AM IST
Jayalalithaa asks PM to withdraw explosive license feeChief Minister Jayalalithaa today demanded that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh immediately withdraw User Fees Notice (Explosives) .
12 Apr, 2014, 04.07 PM IST
Cracker sales in Telangana decline 10-15 %Sales of fireworks in Telangana have declined 10-15 % with people showing little interest to celebrate the festival of lights.
30 Oct, 2013, 10.56 AM IST
Set up SEZ for fireworks in view of huge export potential: NatchiappanMinister of state for Commerce E M Sudarasana Natchiappan has suggested setting up a SEZ for fireworks in view of the huge potential for ex...
19 Oct, 2013, 08.01 PM IST
- Set up SEZ for fireworks in view of huge export potential: Minister
E M Sudarasana Natchiappan has suggested setting up a Special Economic Zone for fireworks in view of the huge potential for exports.
19 Oct, 2013, 03.05 PM IST