FOSTTA Forum in Surat will publicly name textile distributors who default on payments after 180-day credit or return goods late. The move aims to ensure ethical trade amid a market slowdown. Read more.
The National Traders Welfare Board met to review key initiatives for strengthening India's retail trade sector, focusing on policy support, digitalization, and credit access. Read the full update.
Traders in Pakistan's Balochistan protest government sugar restrictions, blaming policies for soaring prices and supply crisis. Read the full report on the economic impact.
AAP's Arvind Kejriwal, at Punjab Traders Commission launch, pledges trader-friendly policies, slams GST 'tax terrorism', and vows to free traders if voted to Centre. Read more.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation awards a decade-long contract to JP Enterprises for street vendor management. New monthly fees and vendor welfare schemes announced. Union threatens legal action. Read the full details.
Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann inaugurated the Punjab State Traders Commission, pledging to simplify taxes and end harassment for shopkeepers. Read their full plan.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann & AAP's Arvind Kejriwal launch the Punjab State Traders Commission in Mohali, pledging to end bureaucratic harassment and simplify procedures for traders, calling them the economy's backbone.
The Indian Street Premier League Season 3 kicks off on Jan 9, 2026, in Surat. With 4.4M trials, a Rs 5.92Cr prize pool & a Porsche for MVP, it's a landmark moment for grassroots cricket talent. Catch all the action!
Punjab liquor traders urge state govt to reduce retail group size to Rs 15-25 crore for viability, curb cartelisation. Key demands ahead of 2026-27 excise policy discussed.
A devastating fire in Hazaribag's Banaso village destroyed goods worth Rs 10 lakh stored by eight traders from West Bengal. No casualties reported. Police suspect short circuit as cause.
Madurai Corporation permits 103 evicted street vendors to resume business near Meenakshi Amman Temple. Deputy mayor cites peak season livelihood concerns. Read the full story.
Trade, transport, and farmer groups in Bathinda protest the AAP government's decision to build a new bus stand near a closed thermal plant, citing public inconvenience. Shops remain shut in solidarity.
A key industry group representing global soy giants exits Brazil's landmark Soy Moratorium, a major blow to Amazon conservation efforts. Learn the implications for deforestation and climate.
Malad Police arrested Sanjay Yadav for extorting money from suburban traders by posting online complaints on X (Twitter). Police urge other victims to come forward.
A nutritionist explains five simple tweaks—like lemon in chana chaat and curd on aloo tikki—to boost the nutritional value of your favourite Indian street food. Enjoy guilt-free indulgence!
Author Devdutt Pattanaik explores how the arrival of Islam in Bengal and Odisha differed from Gujarat, tracing its roots to Central Asian horse traders and local king dynamics. Read this insightful analysis.
Central Kolkata's 'Mini Bangladesh' area sees a sharp drop in Bangladeshi tourists for the second consecutive Dec-Jan season, hurting traders and hoteliers. Read about their cautious hope for the new year.
Varanasi street food reinvents Maggi noodles in an earthen pot with cheese and masala. Discover the viral Tandoori Handi Maggi that's dividing food lovers. Would you try it?
Pakistani traders and businesses foresee a severe economic crisis in 2025, citing soaring inflation, high taxes, and crippling energy costs. Can the government intervene?
The Indian rupee is expected to open steady as market participants adopt a cautious stance, evaluating fresh dollar inflows after a challenging 2025. Discover the key factors shaping its trajectory in early 2026.
Discover the iconic street foods that define India's major railway junctions. From Varanasi's kachori sabzi to Delhi's chole kulche, explore the flavors that fuel millions of journeys. Plan your next tasty stop!
Indian rupee traders assess the currency's near-term path after RBI's aggressive December intervention. With markets shut, a flat opening is expected. The rupee fell nearly 5% in 2025. Explore the forces shaping the rupee in 2026.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation proposes a temporary committee to implement street vending rules, pending board approval. Read about the plan to regulate hawking zones and vendor databases.
Egg prices in Mumbai reach a historic high of Rs 110 per dozen due to festive demand and cold wave. Chicken and mutton prices also surge, pinching household budgets. Details inside.
Hosting a New Year's Eve party? Try this easy, spicy street-style Egg Chowmein recipe that's ready in minutes and pairs perfectly with drinks. Get the step-by-step guide now!
Pakistani traders warn of nationwide shutdown on January 16 against mandatory POS machine rule, citing harassment fears. Read about the protest and demands.
Kolkata's Park Street witnessed a spectacular Christmas celebration in 2025, drawing huge festive crowds. Explore the vibrant scenes and timeless musical moments that defined the event.
US sanctions on Rosneft & Lukoil reshape India's Russian crude imports. Little-known UAE-based intermediaries gain market share as December volumes hit a 3-year low. Analysis & expert insights inside.
Jaipur's Chandpole market traders intensify protest against a liquor shop near religious sites, threatening a complete shutdown on December 31 if authorities fail to relocate it.
Ahead of New Year celebrations, Bengaluru police have instructed traders to ensure CCTV functionality and install additional cameras. Read the full security advisory here.