China factory activity posts worst contraction in six monthsThe official manufacturing purchasing managers index declined to 49, the National Bureau of Statistics said in a statement on Sunday.
01 Jan, 2024, 09.57 AM IST
Ghost factories could be China’s new growth driverIn China’s industrial output figures, Only one line item out of two dozen, consistently showed double-digit growth in recent months.
19 Jul, 2023, 09.39 AM IST
Guilty of indulgence, Kalaari MD restricts apparel shopping for a year and says it made her happierVani Kola shared her tricks to avoid unnecessary clothes shopping.
23 Mar, 2023, 06.31 PM IST
Textile firms in China and Pakistan are in deep distress. Can India be the beneficiary?The Indian textile and apparel market is looking at an unlikely and short-lived opportunity to gain global dominance. It remains to be seen...
15 Oct, 2022, 09.33 AM IST
China's factory activity shakes off virus hit, expands at fastest pace in over three yearsUpbeat data released on Monday suggests the world's second-largest economy is on track to become the first to completely shake off the drag...
30 Nov, 2020, 10.19 AM IST
Fast fashion industry wants cheap, disposable & trendy clothes, but it comes at a priceGlobal apparel consumption is estimated to be around $1.8 trillion making it around 2.3% of global GDP. The global demand is forecast to gr...
18 Jul, 2020, 12.53 PM IST
India’s growing economic reliance on China may be tough to breakTrade links between the two countries are strong and reducing India’s reliance on China won’t be easy.
02 Jul, 2020, 04.31 PM IST
Tirupur yarn spinners pilot app to beat price volatilityEntrepreneurs in the southern hub have faced acute losses recently as their supplies of polyester and cotton yarn failed to find purchasers.
15 Sep, 2015, 10.25 AM IST
Factory activity in June accelerates at fastest pace in 4 monthsManufacturing sector growth in June expanded at fastest pace since Feb, supported by growing order flows, especially from overseas, an HSBC...
02 Jul, 2014, 03.46 AM IST
- China manufacturing growth accelerates
China’s manufacturing growth accelerated for the first time in four months, easing concern that monetary tightening may lead to a slowdown ...
02 Apr, 2011, 04.29 AM IST
- Govt mulls ways to rein in spiralling yarn prices
After failing to control cotton prices, the Central government now wants check yarn prices.
26 Oct, 2010, 02.14 AM IST
- China manufacturing grows at the slowest pace in 17 months
China’s manufacturing grew at the slowest pace in 17 months in July after government clamp down. Track global trends while picking stocks |...
02 Aug, 2010, 01.11 AM IST
- Textile companies upset as government suspends TUF
The textile industry is upset over the suspension of subsidy for new projects under the technology upgradation fund (TUF) scheme.
03 Jul, 2010, 05.09 AM IST
- TuF subsidy denial for new projects upsets textile industry
The textile industry is upset over the suspension of subsidy for new projects under the technology up-gradation fund (TuF) scheme.
02 Jul, 2010, 07.31 PM IST
- Indian companies buy land abroad for agricultural products
Over 80 Indian cos invest around Rs 11,300 cr in huge plantations; eye export market for products.
02 Jan, 2010, 12.47 AM IST
- Cotton exports may fall as domestic prices rise
Despite latest estimates by the Cotton Association of India (CAI), which has put exports at 40 lakh bales by August 2009, the industry beli...
10 Jun, 2009, 12.21 AM IST
- Weaker exports, quake pull down China’s manufacturing growth
According to a survey of more than 700 companies in 20 industries, including energy, metallurgy, textile, automobile and electronics, index...
02 Jun, 2008, 04.15 AM IST