Escorts Kubota hikes tractor prices as Middle East war fuels cost pressuresEscorts Kubota plans to implement price hikes on its tractor offerings in November 2026. The company cites inflation and geopolitical uncer...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
West Asia conflict drives 15-20% rise in corporate working-capital demand at banksWorking-capital demand from banks has increased significantly due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Higher raw-material costs and elong...
30 Oct, 2026, 01.10 AM IST
Festive demand, capex to fuel India’s industrial growth in H2 FY27 despite risks: ReportFestive demand and sustained public capital expenditure are expected to support India's industrial activity in the second half of FY27, alt...
29 Oct, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
India may import more food, feed and farm commodities as drought hits cropsAmid predictions of drought in India this financial year, food and agricultural imports are anticipated to rise sharply. With serious reduc...
29 Oct, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Hindustan Unilever to take calibrated price hikes as commodity inflation stays high, says CEO Priya NairHindustan Unilever has raised prices by around 7.5% in response to rising input costs across its portfolio. Despite these increases, consum...
28 Oct, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
India Inc wants AI talent to transform manufacturing spaceManufacturing firms are increasingly focusing on integrating artificial intelligence into their operations for efficiency. Companies such a...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
Bajaj Auto Q2 net profit up 35% on strong exports, product mixBajaj Auto reported a 35% increase in standalone net profit for the September quarter. Revenue from operations rose to a record ₹20,003 cro...
28 Oct, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Textile PLI scheme likely to be extended by four years with easier norms for MSMEsThe government plans to extend the PLI scheme for textiles for four years with easier criteria. This initiative aims to increase participat...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
India considers measures to boost local production of 100 critical inputs to cut import reliance, government official saysIndia is taking steps to encourage the local manufacturing of 100 key items that are currently imported. This initiative aims to decrease d...
27 Oct, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Centre working on integrated tax framework for textile sector to ease duty burden on raw materials and machineryAn integrated tax framework for India's textile sector is being developed to improve competitiveness in global markets. This framework will...
27 Oct, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
ET Business Growth Summit, Nagpur: Maharashtra minister Jaiswal calls for a rethink of industrial incentives to ease investor stressET Business Growth Summit in Nagpur highlighted land shortages, financing constraints, and rising energy costs as major challenges.
26 Oct, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
India expected to extend duty-free cotton imports through December, sources sayIndia is expected to extend the 11% customs duty exemption on cotton imports until the end of December to ease supply shortages, lower dome...
26 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
India's textile industry targets $350 billion by 2030 as exports rebound, costs rise: ReportIndia's textile industry has seen significant growth, expanding to nearly USD 190 billion in FY26. The sector aims for USD 350 billion by 2...
26 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
MSME business confidence improves despite rising input costs, manufacturing sentiment strongest: SIDBIIndia's micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are exhibiting a strong sense of optimism for business conditions, evidenced by an upt...
25 Oct, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
China faces fresh Indian duties on titanium dioxide imports: Anti-dumping levy of $460-$681 per tonne reimposed for five yearsIndia has reimposed anti-dumping duties of $460 to $681 per tonne on specified titanium dioxide imports from China for five years, followin...
24 Oct, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari's village to become a textile hub? How a handloom project aims to employ 5,000 women and take sarees globalNitin Gadkari's Dhapewada textile project near Nagpur aims to revive traditional handloom weaving and create employment opportunities for 5...
18 Oct, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
US' Russia sanction waiver a relief for India's exporters, energy security: ExpertsThe waiver of sanctions under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act provides relief for India's energy security. Experts believe that continu...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.10 PM IST