2021-02-14 19:50
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2021-02-14 19:50
On the occasion of World Radio Day (13th Feb), Outreach International Radio Fair (OIRF), Bhubaneshwar showcased thousands of old, new and antique radio sets, broadcasting equi… Read More
2021-02-13 13:28
Aspiring to become the country’s museum hub, Kerala takes the course of showcasing the local heritage repositories in a way that they appeal to the youths. The state mus… Read More
2021-02-13 06:28
With more than 20 lakhs entrants, registrations on govt’s end-to-end paperless scheme, Udhayam almost doubled in the last three months. Ever since the enactment of the… Read More
2021-02-10 09:38
Realising the potential of India’s soft power the governor of Rajasthan called for working towards transcending the boundaries in art and cultural to preserve splendid herit… Read More
2021-02-09 09:43
After the extension of existing Foreign Trade Policy till March 31, 2021 in the wake of pandemic, a new FTP has to be consistent with the new normal by rationalising the duty struc… Read More
2021-02-08 09:32
Digital enablement of MSME sellers in Khadi and village industries is important to boost exports and reign in the migration of population from rural regions to sub urban areas in search of e… Read More
2021-02-07 03:13
As per the recent announcement by National Green Tribunal (NGT), only small, micro and macro level eco friendly industries might be allowed in Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ). Responding… Read More
2021-02-06 11:11
The financial capital of India has seen many entrants with dreams of making a fortune but only a few could realise Mumbai’s true potential as the autocrat of commerce and trade. T… Read More
2021-02-05 09:00
The proposed Common Customs Electronic Portal by the government aims to facilitate the ease of doing business in foreign trade through a single window clearance system of var… Read More
2021-02-04 09:26
The decision of cutting down import duty on copper scrap from 5 to 2.5 per cent can yield multifolds benefits in terms of environmental, social and economic aspects. The announcement o… Read More
2021-02-03 07:05
With the announcement of setting up Seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel Park (MITRA), the government aims to catapult domestic textiles in the global supply chain. Aim… Read More
2021-02-02 07:13
The decline in the price of Kerala’s esteemed Robusta Coffee in the global market is disconcerting to the planters in the state. Despite the increase in the mini… Read More
2021-02-01 13:01
Spotlight on what MSME and Export sector gain as an incentive to accelerate the recovery in upcoming financial year. The grant of Rs 700 crores for MSME has been proposed which is doubl… Read More
2021-02-01 06:11
The unorganised and msme sector is looking forward to the Budget 2021, as Finance Minister is set to present the Bahi Khata styled budget through Made-in-India tab. She had sought the sugges… Read More
2021-01-31 07:52
We may have been greatly accustomed to the printed letters but the handcrafted letters will always be the manifestation of personalities and cultural heritage. Recently a calligra… Read More
2021-01-30 09:07
Bangladesh certainly does have some key lessons to teach in foreign trade. Tapping its natural resources particularly in the labor intensive industries such as textiles, footwear and apparel… Read More
2021-01-29 07:30
Hailed as the largest virtual carpet export fair of Asia, 41st Indian Carpet Expo organised by carpet export promotion council (CEPC) aims to regale the buyers across the globe, It’s a… Read More
2021-01-28 07:54
Being one of the largest exporters in the world, India’s Gems and Jewellery sector has a tremendous potential in enhancing the earnings of foreign exchange. Marking the sector as the p… Read More
2021-01-24 17:07
The 24th edition of Hunar Haat, inaugurated by the Chief Minister at Lucknow’s Awadh Shilpgram reflected the potential of indigenous products made by local artisans in the sustainable… Read More
2021-01-21 18:42
The Musée de l’Eventail, located within the Atelier Anne Hoguet, a workshop for fan-making and restoration in Paris, renowned for treasuring classy gilded fans, is in the throes… Read More
2021-01-21 06:26
As lockdown pushed khadi artisans to a cliff edge last year, Railway jumped in to boost their circumstances by way of generating the purchasing order worth Rs 48.90 crore which he… Read More
2021-01-20 11:49
Upholding organisation’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), multinational financial services firm American Express announced the financial assistance of Rs 1 crore to Dastkar… Read More
2021-01-19 14:35
A slew of measures directed towards expediting the recovery of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) can be expected in the roll out of Union Budget 2021 as businesses seek the ex… Read More
2021-01-18 18:15
Compelling terracotta designs of toys made by Manabodha Rana have earned him the distinction of being one of the most prized craftsmen in Odisha. For the last 45 years, he has repeatedly mad… Read More
2021-01-18 18:07
Working at the Craft Village in New Delhi, Mir is the youngest Kashmiri Pashmina weaver in the country. For National Award winner weaver, Majid Ahmad Mir, it was his passion for the craft th… Read More
2021-01-18 16:53
Showcasing the multi-cultural heritage of America at the virtual kick-off inaugural ceremony of President-elect Joe Biden and his deputy Kamala Harris, the floors in front of the US capitol… Read More
2021-01-18 14:40
Crafts Council of Telangana (CCT) has been inviting an even larger audience to CCT Spaces in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, an abode for retail, exhibitions and workshops. Recently the avant-gard… Read More
2021-01-18 07:41
Urging the industries and research associations to identify more products that can be manufactured domestically in cost effective manner, Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise… Read More
2021-01-17 07:12
According to the credit agency ICRA, the global apparel exports trends are shifting towards low value apparel and the recovery is likely to be driven by volumes because of the downtrading an… Read More
2021-01-14 08:59
Addressing a webinar on the possibilities in agricultural trade between India and the United States, Union Minister, Nitin Gadkari highlighted a wide range of products such as Silk, Jute, Co… Read More
Karnataka’s 400 Acre Toy Manufacturing Cluster In Koppal Can Be Bright Spot In Domestic Toy Market
2021-01-13 12:15
The upcoming special economic zone (SEZ) at Koppal district in Karnataka has attracted the investment of Rs 4000 crore at the toy cluster by Aequs and its joint venture partners together. Si… Read More
2021-01-13 05:57
With the objective of promoting sustainable and non toxic manufacturing, Khadi and Village Industries Commission has developed “Khadi Prakritik Paint”, an eco friendly, antifunga… Read More
2021-01-11 07:24
With the objective of augmenting the production by technological integration without compromising the quality, the Assam govt is going to establish a Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Guwahati… Read More
2021-01-09 10:30
In order to support MSMEs by waiving their registration fees on Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) platform, which helps MSMEs gain access to working capital through invoice discou… Read More
2021-01-08 08:07
In order to nurture the existing local industries and encourage new investments,the lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha recently announced to set aside an amount of Rs 28,4… Read More
2021-01-08 08:07
In order to nurture the existing local industries and encourage new investments,the lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha recently announced to set aside an amount of Rs 28,4… Read More
2021-01-08 08:01
The recent MoU signed between Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for the supply of 1.72 lakh cotton khadi durries every year for the Central… Read More
2021-01-06 08:08
With the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the economies across the world, the adoption of digital payments among MSMEs in India has increased a great deal As consumers are still apprehensive t… Read More
2021-01-05 06:48
Witnessing export orders from Europe, USA, New Zealand and Australia, the textile industry in Gujarat has a reason to cheer after a long spell of lukewarm global demand. As textile manufactu… Read More
2021-01-04 06:21
After launching first of its kind online shopping platform eKhadiIndia.com which will be showcasing a welter of products linked with various sector such as garments,footwear, home decor and… Read More
2021-01-04 04:57
Ministry of Textiles is in talks with e- commerce majors for online promotion of 100 percent Silk Mark products of Authorized Users who get the technical support from Silk Mark Organisation… Read More
2021-01-02 06:15
Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development of India Limited (TRIFED) has been working diligently with Departments and Ministries associated with tribal affairs in various states to upscale the… Read More
2020-12-31 08:40
As Korea and India look to explore new vistas of bilateral trade to ward off their dependence on China, both counties are keen to trade diverse products with each other. Indian firms have sh… Read More
2020-12-31 04:54
MSME vendors engaged with government and Centre Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) have long been reeling under awaited outstanding payments from public organisations which is posing a proble… Read More
2020-12-30 05:29
In a measure to curb tax evasion through fake invoicing the Central Board of indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) amended the GST rules yet again making it mandatory for businesses with monthly… Read More
2020-12-28 07:11
In order to develop handloom sector and textile park in the state, Minister of IT, Municipal Administration and Urban Development of Telangana, K T Rama Rao has requested the government in a… Read More
2020-12-26 09:19
Commerce Minister of Bangladesh Tipu Munshi urged at inaugural session of ‘India Bangladesh Digital Conference on Agriculture Sector’ to reconsider the legal and strategic aspect… Read More
2020-12-26 06:20
As the United Kingdom and European Union signed the historic trade deal on Christmas Eve, almost a week before the deadline on December 31, new arrangements allowing for tariff-free trade in… Read More
2020-12-24 07:13
In order to strengthen the supply chain network in rural area Mahindra Logistics has tied up with 1Bridge, a Bengaluru-based organisation focused at distribution of products in rural regions… Read More
2020-12-23 06:43
The loan advancements to local vendors under PM SVANdhi scheme has seen a rise of more than 700 per cent in last 3 months, the scheme, launched in june 2020 provides the collateral-free work… Read More
2020-12-22 06:45
The navigation infrastructure in river Ganga stretching from Varanasi to Haldia which is also known as the National Waterway 1 (NW-1) is gaining traction as National Green Tribun… Read More
2020-12-21 12:16
With the objective to develop local businesses, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), one of the prime financial institutions for promoting, developing and financing micro, sma… Read More
2020-12-20 09:11
As more people are choosing road trips over air travel due to pandemic, there are many hidden treasures of regional crafts lay alongside the highways in the south. The craft councils have be… Read More
2020-12-20 08:05
Sharing around 40 per cent of worldwide export of handmade carpets, Indian carpet industry is one of the significant entities in foreign trade for the hadn knotted carpet from India is much… Read More
2020-12-20 07:48
From establishing a contemporary art gallery in New York to developing a distinctive felicity for traditional arts, Alan Freshman, Art Consultant & Curator from New York has been ad… Read More
2020-12-20 07:36
Indian handicraft is still the second largest industry, after agriculture sector in terms of providing subsistence to the masses, especially in rural sector. But despite a significant demand… Read More
2020-12-20 07:23
When it comes to commemorating India’s distinguished contemporary artists who have earned a firm reputation among cosmopolitans globally, Kanchan Chander is the name to reckon with, bo… Read More
2020-12-19 09:21
In a bid to ensure the level playing platform for indegenous products made by local artisans and craftisans, Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Ente… Read More
2020-12-19 07:47
Speaking at ASSOCHAM Foundation Week, PM asserts that global narrative is shifting from ‘why India’ to ‘why not India’ as Govt is disposed to bring flexibility in reg… Read More
2020-12-19 06:45
MSMEs will need profound technological overhaul in order to expand customer outreach and sales expectancy, its opportune time for them to consolidate their businesses through technological c… Read More
2020-12-18 13:54
Kindly share some of the best practices and measures that can be employed in recent times to facilitate artisans and MSMEs when pandemic takes a mighty toll on their livelihoods? The pandemi… Read More
2020-12-16 14:06
According to the analysis of rating agency Crisil the home textile exporters from India are seeing the sharp recovery in demand with the de-growth of around 10-12 per cent in comparison to t… Read More
2020-12-15 07:50
Ever since the launch of Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, govt is constantly trying to reinforce the domestic manufacturers, recently Minister of micro, small and medium enterprises, Nitin Gadka… Read More
2020-12-13 09:18
Faced with early troubles due to lockdown in March at the start of the first harvest season, India’s seasoned and young tea producers, particularly from Northeast region are striving t… Read More
2020-12-12 08:10
As the textile sector stands notably high when it comes to analyzing the carbon footprints of various other sectors it can considerably reduce the rate of carbon emission by adopting a few a… Read More
2020-12-10 05:43
Addressing the inaugural session of three day TiE Global Summit 2020 (TGS) which is considered to be world’s largest virtual entrepreneurial summit, Union Minister of Road Transport Ni… Read More
2020-12-07 07:57
Providing a commercial platform for artisans and craftisans across the country to showcase and sell their locally produced handcrafted goods two editions of Hunar Haats will be organised at… Read More
2020-12-05 07:48
In a bid to boost the income of potters Indian railways has decided to resume tea serving in earthen cups “Kulhad” as it used to serve in past. “Kulhads will not… Read More
2020-12-03 12:04
There is no gainsaying that small scale manufacturing units need to shift their focus from traditional methods of conducting business as they are faced with the worst existen… Read More
2020-12-02 07:45
With the objective of enhancing the export/import performance and boost domestic manufacturing, the Board of Trade (BOT) is holding a meeting chaired by Commerce and Industry Minis… Read More
2020-12-01 08:29
In a bid to restore the waning glory of the valley’s old hotels, homes and palaces which were once the marvel of architecture and craft, architect and heritage enthusiast Zoya Kh… Read More
2020-11-30 06:42
In a rush to capture the retail market, top e-commerce firms are putting all their might and resorting to the practices that are unethical and violate the norms of Foreign Direct Invest… Read More
2020-11-29 06:58
Addressing a webinar on the ‘The Road to Atamanirbhar Bharat’, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal remarks, “India should focus its energy on FTAs initially wi… Read More
2020-11-28 08:16
In order to mitigate the impairments of margins of local industry, the government has extended anti dumping duty on fully drawn and spin drawn yarn imports from China and Thailand… Read More
2020-11-27 09:38
Two-day festival celebrated in the world’s largest river island, Majuli, Assam in which people sporting masks made of natural materials practise various theatrical and dance perfo… Read More
2020-11-26 07:03
As economies across the globe continue to feel the pressures from the pandemic, the World Economic Forum (WEF) endeavours to bring together global leaders, heads of state and government at f… Read More
2020-11-25 06:39
The women wing of the Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), FLO (FiCCI Ladies Organisation) has signed an agreement with Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Shillon… Read More
2020-11-24 11:30
In order to tap the potential of country’ s indigenous toy making tradition to realise the vision of making India a global troy manufacturing hub.Department for Pr… Read More
2020-11-22 05:14
India should initiate talks on preferential trade agreements with the UK to reduce customs duty on certain goods before the final implementation of Brexit, as urged by the App… Read More
2020-11-21 05:47
The eco-sensitive zone of Uran in Navi Mumbai has long been under threat of Mangrove degradation because of the debris dumping defying the recurring orders from the Mangrove committee t… Read More
2020-11-20 07:31
The disbursement of almost 93 percent of the total amount of loan approved under Prime Minister’s flagship scheme, PMMY for MSMEs to encourage entrepreneurship an… Read More
2020-11-19 07:31
In a bid to connect local artisans to global buyers, Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has announced the launch of an online “Web Store” to showcase the products such as… Read More
2020-11-18 11:34
In the far flung region of Imphal, the capital of NorthEastern state of Manipur, there still survives a 400 years old vintage market also called Nupi Keithel or Women’s… Read More
2020-11-18 07:11
In order to disseminate the information on Sandalwood farming and demystifying different forms of sandalwood produced in India to masses, the Karnataka govt has decided to es… Read More
2020-11-18 06:59
As 15 countries sign the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or RECP free trade agreement after 8 years of rigorous negotiations , India walks away from it, towards its vision of Aat… Read More
2020-11-16 13:54
In the wake of government’ s intensive campaign urging masses to buy local products this diwali and support indigenous artisans, a total sale of goods worth Rs 7200 crore has been… Read More
2020-11-15 08:49
An online exhibition entitled Cook 2020 which is running along Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) questions the imbalance in written colonial history and the First Peoples’ o… Read More
2020-11-13 08:00
Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization and US-India Strategic Partnership Forum are jointly putting up a virtual promotional event scheduled on November 18 at Con… Read More
British High Commission In India Launches ‘Pledge For Progress’ Campaign Towards Gender Equality
2020-11-12 06:01
To promote gender equality and bring about real change, the UK in India network has launched a campaign which is joined by a collective of 114 organisations associated with both busines… Read More
2020-11-11 06:04
The Hunar Haat programme was commenced by the Minority Affairs Ministry in 2017 as a part of Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development (USTTAD) l… Read More
2020-11-10 06:43
Delhi government’s ban on the use and sale of firecrackers ahead of Diwali has left the Traders’ body Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) fulminating as it demands the comp… Read More
2020-11-09 06:45
In order to create employment opportunities in the rural sector by harnessing the potential of bamboo based industries centred majorly in the NorthEast region, MSME Minister Nitin… Read More
2020-11-08 02:37
Exploring the possibilities of making Kerala’s Wayanad district into an agri-hotri tourism spot, a tissue culture laboratory has been set up as part of the project for producing&n&hell…Read More
2020-11-06 09:07
There is a likelihood that India’s cotton export could spring up to 40 per cent in 2020-2021, around 7 million bales compared to the valuations an year ago. Rally in global prices… Read More
2020-11-06 07:27
Striking a partnership with latric industries pvt ltd, Von Wellx, a German shoe making company earlier based in China has operationalised two manufacturing units in Agra. Few months back the… Read More
2020-11-05 07:07
Despite uneven recovery in foreign trade as exports declined 5.4 per cent to USD 24.82 billion in October after recording positive growth in September owing to the decline in shipm… Read More
2020-11-05 07:01
Putting her passion over profession, Saima Shaifi, a Civil Engineer from Kashmir is striving to revitalize the traditional pottery art of the valley. In her small studio in Srinagar, she tri… Read More
2020-11-03 13:39
In order to generate employment opportunities and support artisans in the rough terrains of Himalayas, specifically in Leh and Kargil region, at least 1000 local small and medium manufacturi… Read More
2020-11-02 05:58
The government is keen on implementing the four labour codes which include the IR Code, the Code on Social Security and the Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions from 1… Read More
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