Indian leather and garment exporters are absorbing heavy discounts to retain US buyers, as 50% tariffs threaten orders. Industry eyes EU trade pact while hoping for a US deal. Read more.
Chin straps are the latest viral beauty trend promising a sculpted jawline. But do they work long-term, or are they just a temporary illusion? We break down the facts and risks.
India mandates CCTV installation in tobacco factories from Feb 1, 2026. Footage must be preserved for 24 months. New excise rules also clarify duty on tins and other forms. Details inside.
India imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel imports, offering major relief to domestic manufacturers. This move aims to curb cheap imports and strengthen the local steel sector. Read more.
Bajendra Biswas, a Hindu man, was shot dead by a Muslim coworker at a Bangladeshi garment factory. The incident has reignited tensions and raised concerns over minority safety. Read the full report.
US Congressman Ro Khanna condemns the murder of Hindu factory worker Ananta Jalil in Bangladesh, calls for justice and protection of minority rights. Read the full story.
US Congressman condemns the murder of a Hindu garment worker in Bangladesh. Details on the attack, international reactions, and calls for justice. Read more.
Fresh violence in Bangladesh disrupts crucial textile & garment exports from West Bengal, valued over ₹22,000 crore. Industry leaders fear for MSMEs and bilateral trade.
An Ahmedabad trader faces criminal breach of trust charges for allegedly defrauding a garment supplier of Rs 91.47 lakh. The supplier claims a long-standing business relationship turned sour. Read the full details.
Indore's readymade garment sector reports a 25-30% business decline this wedding season. Weak demand, high costs hurt over 1500 units. Manufacturers pin hopes on Eid for last-minute recovery.
A major fire destroyed a four-storey garment complex in Nagpur's Jagannath Budhwari market, causing an estimated Rs 2.5 crore loss. Narrow lanes hampered firefighting efforts. No injuries reported.
A 30-year-old garment shop owner in Chandigarh's Sector 42 died by suicide on Monday night. Police cite business losses as a probable cause. Read the full report.
Gujarat's dyes and chemicals sector sees capacity utilisation rise to 55-60% as global supply chains improve. Industry leaders cite better textile demand and a competitive rupee. Read more.
A 28-year-old garment worker in Bangladesh was brutally lynched by a mob over false social media rumours. His family seeks justice as authorities confirm no evidence of blasphemous posts.
Minority groups in Bangladesh protest government inaction after a Hindu garment worker was lynched and set on fire in Mymensingh. Read about the growing concerns over minority persecution.
Ludhiana's hosiery hub faces a 30-40% business plunge in Kashmir due to cheap Chinese imports, demonetisation fallout, and rising costs. Industry demands govt intervention.
A business dispute between garment shops on Kolkata's Park Street escalated into a violent stabbing incident in the early hours of Thursday, leaving two brothers injured. Read the full details of the attack and police investigation.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin urges PM Modi to resolve US tariff crisis. TN exporters face ₹15,000 crore order cancellations, daily ₹60 crore loss, and job threats. Read more.
IFCOMA organizes the two-day Shoetech Kanpur exhibition on Dec 17-18, featuring 80 stalls. Explore innovations, network with industry leaders, and witness a Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony.
Four masked men stole clothes and cash worth ~Rs 8 lakh from a Sector 40 showroom. CCTV footage shows the 2:20 AM break-in. Police are investigating.
India's sugar production surges 28% to 78.25 lakh tonnes in 2025-26 season. Maharashtra, UP, Karnataka lead output. Industry calls for MSP revision as prices lag costs. Read the full analysis.
Facing criticism from industry and opposition, the government has withdrawn its directive mandating pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones. Read the full story.
The Indian government has withdrawn its order making the Sanchar Saathi app mandatory for pre-installation on new mobile devices. The decision follows the app's growing public adoption. Read for details.
The Indian government has reversed its mandate for pre-installing the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on smartphones, making it optional for manufacturers. The app has seen 1.4 crore downloads and helps report fraud.
The Indian government has reversed its decision requiring mobile makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app. Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia assures no snooping is possible. Read the full story.
The Indian government has withdrawn its directive for mandatory pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi app on new smartphones, citing rising voluntary adoption. Discover the details and impact.
Facing criticism, Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says the government is ready to amend the order mandating Sanchar Saathi app on phones. Get the latest on the privacy debate and industry pushback.
A Chinese menswear company faces backlash over a care label telling customers to 'give it to your beloved woman'. The brand has now issued an apology. Read the full story here.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app is optional. Users can delete it from new smartphones, despite a DoT directive for preloading.
A major fire broke out at a garment shop in Gorakhpur's Golghar area on Sunday morning. Firefighters battled for hours to control the blaze. No injuries were reported.