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Lucknow, April 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday said that ensuring the income, dignity and long-term sustainability of weavers remains a top priority for the state government, underlining the need for a comprehensive and coordinated approach to address challenges faced by the sector. Chairing a review meeting of the Handloom Department, Chief Minister Adityanath said, "Weavers are not just carriers of tradition but also a strong pillar of the state's ...Read More >
Srinagar, Feb 17 : On the arrival of the sacred month of Ramzan, a meeting of the office bearers and members of Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar was held at the Auqaf headquarters under the chairmanship of its President Mirwaiz Dr. Molvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, to review arrangements for the holy month at the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar. It was decided that all necessary facilities will be ensured for worshippers and visitors, particularly those coming from distant areas. Special arrangement ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's exports grew at their fastest pace in over three years, rising 19.4% to $38.1 billion in Nov on the back of a jump in shipments to the US and China. With imports falling 2% to $62.7 billion, the trade deficit narrowed to $24.6 billion, the lowest level since June.India's exports to the US are estimated to have increased 22.6% to $7 billion in Nov despite the impact of 50% additional tariffs, while the value of consignments going to China rose 90% to $2.2 billion. In fact, in N ...Read More >
NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Amazon on Monday said it has helped Indian sellers surpass $20 billion in total exports, including nearly $7 billion this year, as small operators work to offset the impact of new U.S. import tariffs that were imposed in August. The company said it remained confident in its long-term growth and set a new target of reaching $80 billion in exports by 2030, driven by rising global demand for cosmetics, toys, furniture and apparel. Thousands of Indian artisans and small busine ...Read More >
US tariffs are hitting India's carpet makers hard. The industry fears collapse if tariffs continue. New Delhi is exploring solutions, but local exporters say it will take time. This impacts peak export seasons and winter orders. Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a former carpet weaver in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, now sells tea on the shores of the scenic Dal Lake, abandoning his craft of 35 years after increased U.S. tariffs left him unable to afford his children's school fees and medicine for his fam ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, India - Mr Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, a former carpet weaver in India's Jammu and Kashmir region, now sells tea on the shores of the scenic Dal Lake, abandoning his craft of 35 years after increased US tariffs left him unable to afford his children's school fees and medicine for his family of six. Thousands of Indian artisans and weavers have been battered by US President Donald Trump's move in August to double tariffs to 50 per cent on Indian goods. Mr Bhat, 49, hired a weaver to finish h ...Read More >
Recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has provided significant relief to key sectors in Uttar Pradesh, including handicrafts, textiles, and leather. New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalisation has extended relief across key sectors, including handicrafts, food products, footwear, toys, textiles and industrial goods. According to a government release on Thursday, the reforms are expected to lower costs for consumers, i ...Read More >
Themed 'Gateway to Growth: Harnessing Opportunities under India-UK CETA', the programme brought together senior government officials, diplomats, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry leaders, and trade associations to deliberate on the transformative potential of the agreement for Indian exporters. The outreach event marked a crucial step towards strengthening India-UK trade ties and positioning Indian exporters to make the most of the CETA agreement. Anna Shotbolt, deputy trade commission ...Read More >
Textiles Minister Pabitra Margherita is visiting Moscow to bolster trade ties with Russia in the textile sector. The visit follows US tariffs on Indian goods and aims at expanding India's market reach. The visit includes inaugurating an apparel fair, engaging Indian and Russian industries for bilateral cooperation. In light of recent US tariffs, India's Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, is setting his sights on strengthening Russia-India trade relationships. His visit un ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India is working on the principle of self-reliance and building value chains that will safeguard the country during difficult times when there is turbulence in global trade, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said at a CII event here on Tuesday. "We are building capabilities, supply chains, and value chains which can help us in difficult times, and ensure we will not be subjected to any weaponisation of trade and we will always be in a position to meet our international obli ...Read More >
Jaipur: Rajasthan's exports in the first quarter of the financial year 2025-26 (April-June) registered a 14.37% increase at Rs 25,212 crore compared to the same period last year. However, industry representatives said the high US tariffs that came into force later could limit the performance of the sector.This follows a 16% growth in FY 2024-25, when the state's exports surged to Rs 97,171.68 crore, up from Rs 83,704.24 crore in 2023-24, according to revised figures released by the central govt. ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, which he said have revitalised markets and boosted the ODOP sector. He made these remarks at the UP International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms in the country. Speaking at the Uttar ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The GST 2.0 rate cuts will benefit Tamil Nadu across multiple sectors -- from traditional handlooms, handicrafts, coir and fisheries to modern industries like automobiles, electronics, renewable energy and defence, an official document said on Tuesday. With lower GST rates, consumer goods will become cheaper, MSMEs will gain better margins, exporters will be more competitive and large industries will find it easier to expand. The impact will be widespread, fro ...Read More >
The reciprocal tariff does pose challenges, but the overlooked transshipment clause alters the competitive landscape, blunting some of the damage and might even create opportunities in some areas The ongoing trade conflict between the United States and India has escalated with Washington's decision to levy a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff on Indian exports effective August 7, followed by an additional 25 per cent tariff linked to India's purchases of Russian oil, effective August 27. The tariffs ...Read More >
India's free trade agreement with the UK is poised to significantly boost textile exports, potentially increasing them by 30-45% by 2030. The agreement eliminates duties, providing a competitive edge over rivals like Bangladesh and China, especially for garments, home textiles, carpets, and handicrafts. India's free trade pact with the UK will help boost shipments of garments, home textiles, carpets and handicrafts, with textile exports projected to rise 30-45 per cent by 2030, a commerce minis ...Read More >
(Representational Image) Among the leading products driving this export growth are the iconic Kani and Sozni shawls, along with hand-knotted carpets.Source : Freepik The export of handmade goods from Kashmir has seen a remarkable jump in the first quarter of the current financial year, reaching Rs 309.62 crore -- the highest for this period in the last four years, according to an official from the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir. This marks a significant increase from the Rs 126.90 ...Read More >
Pune: The Indian Gig Workers' Front on Saturday evening suspended the ongoing strike of cabs and autorickshaws operating on applications till Tuesday, after leaving many commuters, including those arriving at the airport on Saturday morning, hassled. Keshav Kshirsagar, the president of the front, said, "We have a meeting on Tuesday with senior officials of the state transport department. If its decisions don't meet our expectations, the strike will resume." Several commuters had a harrowing expe ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 19: In a major boost to Kashmir's traditional craft sector, the valley has recorded hand-made product exports worth ₹309.62 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year, marking a big 243% increase from ₹126.90 crore during the same period last year. According to figures released by financial institutions, this is the highest Q1 export value in the past four years. A spokesperson from the Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, said the department is targeting o ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 19: In a major fillip to Kashmir's famed craft sector, hand-made products worth Rs 309.62 crore have been exported to various overseas destinations in the First Quarter of the current financial year, up from Rs 126.90 crore in the same quarter last year.As per figures made available by the concerned financial institutions, exports have recorded a huge jump of 243% and is the highest for Q1 in the last four years.In a statement issued here, a spokesperson from the Handicrafts and Ha ...Read More >
Dr. Mujahid Gilani (Senior Kashmiri Leader): Long before 14 August 1947, people of Jammu and Kashmir had voted in favour of Pakistan even before the division of Sub-Continent. They gave their decision over vehemently to become to join Pakistan as its Muslim majority province. In the backdrop of global situation, we must realize that people of Jammu and Kashmir are struggling for maintaining their lives. Their ratio of population in Jammu and Kashmir which was over 98 % in 1947 has been reduced a ...Read More >
Jaipur, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant breakthrough, Rajasthan Police's CID Crime Branch has busted a major coal adulteration racket in Sirohi, exposing a scam worth crores of rupees. The gang was found mixing fake coal dust into high-quality petcoke imported from the US, causing massive financial losses to the cement and steel industries. Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Dinesh M.N. revealed that the racket involved a well-organised network operating from a rented, def ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 19 (PTI) Exports of handmade products from Kashmir have crossed the Rs 300 crore mark in the first quarter of the current financial year, which is the highest for the period in the last four years, an official said on Saturday. "In a major fillip to Kashmir's famed craft sector, hand-made products worth Rs 309.62 crore have been exported to various overseas destinations in the first quarter of the current financial year -- up from Rs 126.90 crore in the same quarter last year," an ...Read More >
Jaipur, Jul 19 (PTI) A gang, allegedly involved in the adulteration of coal imported from the US, was busted by the Rajasthan Police, leading to the arrest of an individual, a senior official said on Saturday. The gang was adulterating high-quality coal (petcoke) imported from the US, cheating cement and steel factories out of crores of rupees through this illegal operation, Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Dinesh MN said. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 19 (PTI) Exports of handmade products from Kashmir have crossed the Rs 300 crore mark in the first quarter of the current financial year, which is the highest for the period in the last four years, an official said on Saturday. "In a major fillip to Kashmir's famed craft sector, hand-made products worth Rs 309.62 crore have been exported to various overseas destinations in the first quarter of the current financial year -- up from Rs 126.90 crore in the same quarter last year," an ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Hectic negotiations between India and the US enter the sixth day on Tuesday in Washington, with the talks reaching a crucial stage and New Delhi demanding greater market access for its labour-intensive goods, an official said. The Indian team, headed by special secretary in the Department of Commerce Rajesh Agrawal, is in Washington for negotiations on an interim trade agreement with the US. The stay of the Indian officials has been extended. Initially, the delegation wa ...Read More >
Jammu, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to flag off the Vande Bharat train service from Katra to Srinagar and lay the foundation/inaugurate projects worth Rs 46,000, people are eagerly looking forward to a new developmental dawn on the union territory's horizon. PM Modi is scheduled to rewrite history by realising the over 70-year-long dream of the people in Kashmir, for whom the journey from the landlocked Valley to the rest of the ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jan 31 (PTI) Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT) and NIFT, Srinagar has developed 36 box prototypes for unique packaging of Kashmiri handicrafts with the aim of boosting sales. Director IICT Zubair Ahmad said the packaging is an inseparable part of the famed Kashmir handicrafts, which facilitates its foray into international markets in a big way. "Time has come for artistic packaging to create a unique unboxing experience of the famed arts of Kashmir and boost its market val ...Read More >
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