Watch: Marico’s Harsh Mariwala shares how China is making denim jeans from banana plants and calls it a lesson in innovationA viral video shared by Maric's Harsh Mariwala showcased how China is transforming banana stalks into eco-friendly denim, sparking question...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
More economic safeguards on the cards as West Asia conflict persists: ReportIndia is preparing new measures to protect its economy from the West Asia conflict. The government will introduce these steps gradually as ...
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
Cotton prices down 3% on import duty suspension, may slide moreIndia has suspended its 11% import duty on cotton until October. This move has immediately reversed the recent rally in cotton prices, with...
CITI welcomes temporary removal of 11% cotton import duty, calls it boost for textile exportsThe move aims to boost the competitiveness of India's MSME-dominated textile sector amidst global challenges and support the nation's targe...
Explained: Why Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill and other textile stocks soared up to 8% on MondayTextile stocks such as Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles and Trident rallied up to 8% after the government exempted cotton impo...
Record rupee fall puts corporate India under greater investor scrutinyThe rupee’s sharp depreciation, down about 10% against the dollar in the past year, has become a key concern during corporate earnings call...
Govt exempts customs duty on cotton imports for five monthsThe government has announced a five-month customs duty exemption on cotton imports starting June 1. This move aims to increase raw material...
Centre waives customs duty on cotton imports till October 30Cotton imports will be duty-free from June 1 to October 30, 2026. This move by the Centre aims to increase cotton availability for India's ...
Jingle bell blues: Christmas orders from US, Europe drop 10-15% as West Asia crisis bitesChristmas goods orders from key markets like the US and Europe have seen a 10-15% dip this year. Global economic uncertainties, rising raw ...
Physical data collection from the real world is India's new backoffice job for AICompanies such as HumynAI Labs, Egodata, Neo Cambrian, XP Robotics, and Objectways have deployed people on the ground starting early this y...
Government forwent Rs 1 lakh crore via excise duty cuts to shield consumers from fuel inflation: FMIndia's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explains recent fuel price increases are market-driven by oil companies. She noted the governme...
Govt in 'advanced stage of consultation' on industry's demand for cotton import duty removalThe Indian government is actively considering removing the 11 percent customs duty on raw cotton imports. Ministries are in advanced talks ...
Heatwave advisory: AYUSH ministry shares what to drink, what to eat and what to avoid right nowIndia’s Ministry of AYUSH and the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) have issued a public health advisory amid ongoing heatwave con...
Textile industry seeks cotton import duty cut as prices surge 25%, output falls shortIndian textile makers are urging the government to abolish the 11% import duty on raw cotton. Domestic prices have surged by 25% in two mon...