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 ...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
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...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
US trade deal to be on the day India secures tariff edge: Piyush GoyalIndia's impending trade agreement with the US is centered on gaining a tariff advantage over competitors like China and Vietnam, as asserte...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.39 AM IST
India's upstart consumer brands are growing three times faster than the marketNew-age Indian brands are rapidly outperforming established FMCG companies, growing over three times faster and reshaping various consumer ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Best proverb of the day: "If you want to dine with the devil, you'll need a long spoon." A life lesson on dealing with difficult peopleBest proverb of the day: The German saying "If you want to dine with the devil, you'll need a long spoon" warns against getting too close t...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Zulu Proverb of the Day: 'Igeja litengwa ngokubonwa' - 'The hoe is bought after being seen'A wise Zulu proverb, "Igeja litengwa ngokubonwa," meaning "The hoe is bought after being seen," underscores the vital importance of thoroug...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
India's textile industry poised for long-term growth as global sourcing shift gathers pace: Siddhartha KhemkaIndia's textile sector is poised for significant growth, driven by a global shift in sourcing away from China and a cyclical recovery in de...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
CII president R Mukundan projects 7% growth for India, seeks GST Council-like body to drive reformsIndia's economy is projected to grow around 7% this fiscal year, with most businesses finding growth avenues despite global cost pressures....
24 Jun, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Quote of the day by Meg Ryan: 'Divorce is hard. Love is hard. The complexity of a life or a marriage is never going to...' - A lesson on love, loss and living beyond judgment explained by When Harry Met Sally, City of Angels actressHollywood's former rom-com queen, Meg Ryan, once candidly shared her struggles with divorce and public scrutiny, finding freedom in letting...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Brahmos gets another customer: One of Middle East's biggest arms importers and top US weapons buyer eyes Indian weaponsIndia and the UAE are in early-stage discussions for the potential sale of Indian defence platforms, including the supersonic BrahMos missi...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
India imposes anti-dumping duty on chemical imported from China, EU, USIndia has slapped a five-year anti-dumping duty on a key chemical used in rubber and tyre manufacturing, imported from China, the EU, and t...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
India, US to hold ministerial-level talks on bilateral trade pact this weekIn a significant development, India and the US are set to conclude the first phase of their trade agreement this week. Commerce Minister Pi...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
India nears BrahMos export deal with Vietnam; final clearance pendingIndia is close to exporting BrahMos missiles to Vietnam. Negotiations are in their final stages. Domestic production of critical missile pa...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
India-UK FTA levels the playing field for apparel exporters, says Pearl Global's Pallab BanerjeeIndia's apparel exports are set for a significant boost with the new UK Free Trade Agreement, finally removing a long-standing 10-12% tarif...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Pema Khandu inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo & Cane Technology Centre at Gungu near ItanagarArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new Bamboo and Cane Technology Centre. with an aim to transform the state's bamb...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
CEA Nageswaran cites East Asia, says protection must be tied to productivity and global competitivenessChief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlighted that East Asian economies like China, South Korea, and Vietnam succeeded by offerin...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Free trade pacts to boost furniture exports, domestic manufacturing: IndustryIndia's furniture sector is set for a major boost. New free trade agreements will open up export markets and encourage investment. Domestic...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST