Handloom, handicraft sector key employer but faces challengesIndia's vital handloom and handicraft sector, employing millions, grapples with low wages and limited market reach. A recent study highligh...
18 May, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Exports diversification drive adds $202 million to kitty in FY26India's exports expanded significantly last fiscal year. New product and country combinations generated over $200 million in new trade. Shi...
18 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
India must push solar, grid reforms to navigate oil price rise: Ex-NITI Aayog member Arvind Virmanisuggested navigating this crisis by adopting a two-pronged strategy by implementing a gradual pass-through of rising oil and gas prices in ...
17 May, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Why the saree needs revival, not constant reimaginationAs a timeless representation of Indian culture, the saree is calling for a renaissance. Despite its survival through the ages, there's a si...
16 May, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
70% of Indian goods to enter New Zealand duty-free under FTA: Piyush GoyalIndia and New Zealand will sign a significant trade agreement on April 27. This pact aims to boost bilateral trade and improve market acces...
26 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Padma Doree to celebrate India's textile heritage and the evolution of fabricDeveloped across two regions, it features natural dyes, an isothermal process, and non-violent silk, promoting sustainability and artisan l...
22 Apr, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Allcargo Logistics strengthens Varanasi handloom cluster with secure door-to-door and COD servicesThe company provides comprehensive logistics services, including door-to-door delivery and cash-on-delivery. This helps weavers and traders...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Export rule-breaking: A good many offences could soon see punishments reducedNew Jan Vishwas Bill: The proposed amendments reflect a broader policy push towards reducing criminal liability for business-related offenc...
30 Mar, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
BJD demands full GST exemption on kendu leaf and handloom productsOdisha's BJD party wants no GST on kendu leaf and handloom items. They are asking the central government to make up for GST revenue changes...
04 Sep, 2025, 06.21 PM IST
Piyush Goyal asks govt departments to buy handloom products for textile needsGoyal stressed upon the need to connect weavers and artisans with a greater clientele with both domestic as well as International customers...
08 Aug, 2022, 04.20 PM IST
23 e-commerce sites engaged to promote handloom products report Rs 134.35 crore salesIn order to promote e-marketing of handloom products including IHB products, 23 e-commerce entities have been engaged. Total sales of Rs. 1...
03 Dec, 2021, 04.41 PM IST
Govt forms panel for road map to quadruple handloom exports in 3 yearsThe committee has been set up amid textiles minister Piyush Goyal setting a target to raise handloom production to Rs 1.25 lakh crore from ...
20 Aug, 2021, 08.43 PM IST
Promote handloom products: Textile ministry to e-comm cos, retail firms“The e-commerce entities, retail companies and designer bodies have also been requested to promote and amplify the efforts of ministry of t...
06 Aug, 2020, 11.32 PM IST
NIFT, NID, others to revive packaging of 40 handloom productsWhile handloom industry is the second-largest employment provider in rural India after agriculture, the handicrafts sector accounts for a s...
05 Apr, 2016, 03.17 PM IST
Government frames policy for e-marketing of handloom productsGovt said it has established a policy framework to promote e-marketing of handloom products through approved e-commerce entities, aiming to...
21 Aug, 2015, 10.41 PM IST
- NTC signs pact with NHDC to sell handloom products
An agreement has been signed by National Textile Corporation and NHDC to promote handloom products.
06 Sep, 2013, 04.23 PM IST