He used his airline to rescue refugees from Pakistan, donated 300 acres to India: Meet the Tamil Nadu Padma awardee who gave everything to the nationTamil Nadu industrialist Dr. R.M. Alagappa Chettiar, a visionary beyond business, utilized his private airline for crucial refugee rescue o...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
India-UK CETA to help textile exporters double UK market share to 12% in 3-5 yearsIndian textile exporters anticipate a significant boost in the UK market. The new India-UK trade deal, effective July 15, offers zero duty ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Durable US-Iran peace deal to provide predictable environment for trade: CRFA US-Iran peace deal promises greater regional stability. This will benefit Indian exporters with reduced costs for shipping, insurance, an...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
US plans additional 12.5% tariff; India says talks on Section 301 probes ongoingThe US Trade Representative has proposed an additional 12.5% duty on 54 countries, including India, over alleged failure to restrict import...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Trump’s tariff comeback? The White House finds a new route after court setbacksThe US is proposing to reintroduce country-specific tariffs on India and others, shifting from emergency powers to Section 301 of the Trade...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
India’s big cotton bet: Can Rs 5,659 cr revive the sector's global leadership?India’s Rs 5,659-crore Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to tackle falling yields, poor seed quality, and rising import dependence throu...
08 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Pakistan, ‘strangled’ by economic strain, steps up Iran peace pushPakistan's economy is struggling due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Rising fuel costs and rolling blackouts are devastating businesses. Cons...
21 Apr, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
India-EU FTA ‘mother of all problems’ for Pakistan’s $9 billion export industry: Former commerce ministerPakistan faces potential export and job losses. India's new trade deal with the European Union could reduce Pakistan's tariff advantages. T...
01 Feb, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Pakistan's economic woes leave textile industry in tattersThe Pakistan textile industry has taken a hit due to a global consumption slowdown and rising energy costs caused by the war in Ukraine. It...
06 Aug, 2023, 10.52 AM IST
Dwindling textile exports contribute to Pakistan’s economic slowdownLower cotton production due to flooding, power crisis, and government policies have led to a sharp decline in Pakistan's textile exports. T...
30 Mar, 2023, 11.06 AM IST
Gas shortage leads to Pakistan losing 20% of vital textile exportsAbout $250 million of textiles exports were lost last month after mills in Punjab were forced to shut for 15 days.
03 Jan, 2022, 09.03 AM IST
Pakistan rejects 10,000 bales of Indian cotton consignmentThe rejection has sent shock waves in Pakistan's textile industry which has been striving for permission to import cotton from India.
07 Dec, 2016, 05.57 PM IST
- Pakistan's textile ministry seeks wider access to India
Pak textile ministry has demanded that homegrown producers be given wider access to the Indian market before allowing goods from across the...
21 Feb, 2012, 06.16 AM IST
- India blocks EU proposal on allowing duty-free entry to Pakistan textiles
Govt has blocked a $900-mn European Union proposal at the World Trade Organization to give duty-free access to the textile exports from Pak...
05 May, 2011, 01.07 AM IST
- EU's trade body supports fight against free access to Pakistan textiles
Euratex has urged India to continue to block the EU's proposed flood relief package to Pakistan giving duty free access to textiles.
23 Apr, 2011, 04.27 AM IST
- India not ready to support trade sops for Pak textiles
India has refused to support trade concessions offered by the European Union to Pakistan's textile industry as a flood relief measure .
28 Mar, 2011, 06.00 AM IST