India to get standardised apparel sizing as govt moves towards uniform clothing measurementsIndia is set to implement a universal sizing framework for apparel, introducing well-known labels such as S, M, and L. This initiative is d...
30 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Bharat Tex 2026 highlights India's ambition to take handloom to global stageIndian craftsmanship's soul must remain Indian, while its expression evolves for global appeal. Vaishali S Couture champions this philosoph...
26 Jul, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Receiving Bharat Tex queries despite global disruptions: Textiles SecretaryBharat Tex 2026 is making news, with the Textile Ministry noting a surge in interest from international exhibitors and diplomatic represent...
20 May, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
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
ET Make in India SME Regional Summits: Kolkata is weaving tradition with technologyAt the ET SME Summit - Kolkata, Partha Chowdhury spoke about targeted government policies that are reshaping West Bengal’s economic future.
14 Sep, 2025, 08.51 AM IST
NABARD celebrates National Handloom DayThe event, co-chaired by M Beena and Shaji K V, convened government officials, financial institutions, and industry representatives to disc...
13 Aug, 2025, 02.08 PM IST
NEHHDC, Tide join hands to scale and promote small weavers and artisans of northeast IndiaTide has signed an MoU with the North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) to empower digitalisation of the h...
16 Aug, 2023, 12.24 PM IST
NEHHDC, Tide join hands to promote small weavers and artisans of North East IndiaAs a part of the MoU, Tide will help in financial and digital inclusion of weavers and artisans from the region and host mentor panels and ...
16 Aug, 2023, 11.23 AM IST
A dying trade: Can the handloom sector stand up to the march of the machines?The handloom sector is a big employer, contributes a chunk to exports and is deeply ingrained with the rural economy. In the age of automat...
24 Nov, 2021, 08.42 AM IST
India needs to reposition handloom sector and look at larger consumption market: Smriti IraniThe Minister reiterated the need for youngsters to retain the craft through use of available design technology so as to reduce the challeng...
20 Jul, 2020, 11.01 PM IST
Flipkart signs MoU with Karnataka govt to Promote local art, craft and handloomsBoth the Government of Karnataka and the Flipkart Group will focus on creating avenues to increase business and trade inclusion opportuniti...
10 Jul, 2020, 01.31 PM IST
Why Varanasi’s handloom craftsmen foresee uncertain times in the GST eraA shadow has fallen over the shining threads: the weavers are confused and distressed over the imposition of 5% goods & services tax (GST) ...
03 Sep, 2017, 12.00 AM IST
Co-optex 2.0: From musty emporiums to glitzy storesLast year saw not only new showrooms opening after a long gap but record sales of Rs 313 crore and profits of Rs 10 crore.
05 Jul, 2016, 11.00 AM IST
From Banaras with love, a 'kadhua' saree worth Rs 1.25 lakh for Michelle Obama'Kadhua' sari, an intellectual property right product of the region that is facing extinction, has been dispatched from Varanasi for Michel...
25 Jan, 2015, 12.15 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to announce a big project for weavers of Varanasi: Textiles Minister Santosh GangwarPM Narendra Modi is expected to announce a big initiative for weavers of Varanasi next week, Textiles Minister Santosh Gangwar said today.
09 Oct, 2014, 04.06 PM IST
Textile Minister K S Rao chairs first meeting of Handloom BoardTextiles Minister K S Rao chaired the first meeting of the reconstituted All India Handloom Board and discussed measures taken to boost the...
18 Feb, 2014, 04.11 PM IST
- Centre brings 28 items under geo-identity Act
Remember the last time you saw a Made in China ‘Banarasi sari’ and wondered why it came from China or your favourite Darjeeling tea being i...
18 Jun, 2006, 02.03 AM IST