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World MSME Day: Global uncertainty offers Indian MSMEs an opportunity to move up the textile value chain, say expertsAs the second-largest employment generator in the country, the textile sector’s contribution to the economy is crucial, with MSMEs forming ...
Engineering goods exports top US$12.31 billion in May, highest ever monthly exports despite West Asia conflictWe are positive that with the proper guidance of the Government, we will be able to achieve the desired export target of US$ 250 billion by...
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
World MSME Day: Global trade risks weigh on MSMEs; industry seeks competitiveness-focused reformsIndian MSMEs are urging a policy overhaul to boost global competitiveness, citing challenges from geopolitical shifts and supply chain disr...
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
India notifies QCO enabling flexible sourcing framework for some sectorsIndia has unveiled a new Quality Control Order for 2026, offering a flexible sourcing framework for key industries like toys and electronic...
"Excited to partner India": US Under Secy for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg at sidelines of Pax Silica SummitThe US is excited to collaborate with India on the Pax Silica initiative, which is designed to enhance reliable trade in essential AI produ...
ADB approves USD 42.2 mln loan to boost bamboo industry in northeast regionThe Asian Development Bank has approved a $42.2 million facility to boost India's northeastern bamboo industry. This initiative aims to enh...
Kazakh President pitches for Middle Corridor to boost trade with EuropeKazakh President Tokayev's Brussels visit underscored the vital role of the Middle Corridor, a key Asia-Europe trade route, aligning with t...
US Stock Market: Retail investor rush sends Wendy's stock soaring on heavy trading volumeWendy's shares experienced a dramatic surge, climbing nearly 29% as retail investors flocked to the struggling fast-food chain. This rally,...
Trade, tariffs & taste: American whiskey pushes for a fair pour in IndiaUS trade representative Jamieson Greer’s recent visit to New Delhi is seen as a key step toward finalising a US-India trade framework, with...
Goyal meets exporters to discuss ways to boost shipments, leverage FTAsCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with exporters to strategize on boosting outbound shipments and maximizing opportunities through Free Tr...
NITI Aayog proposes pharma chapter for future FTAs, urges India to move up value chainNiti Aayog proposes a blueprint for free trade agreements to boost regulatory predictability in India's pharmaceutical sector. The think ta...
Centre brings together states, industry for $100 billion textile exports goalIndia aims to double its textile and apparel exports to $100 billion by 2030, with a nationwide exercise and summit focusing on strategies ...
India's pharma supply chain remains 65 per cent dependent on China for critical inputs: NITI AayogIndia's pharmaceutical sector, despite being the "pharmacy of the world," faces significant reliance on China for raw materials, with nearl...
India has countless export-ready products. The challenge is taking them global: DP World’s Akanksha SharmaAs India accelerates its ambitions of becoming a global manufacturing and export hub, empowering MSMEs and women entrepreneurs with better ...
India’s trade strategy: Moving beyond FTAsCurrently, India’s FTA utilisation rate hovers around 25% compared to 70-80% in developed economies.