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  Advancing resource efficiency, green manufacturing, employment generation and global competitiveness through a circular economy Introduction: A new direction for India’s textile and apparel industry India’s textile and apparel sector represents one of the country’s most enduring economic strengths, combining traditional craftsmanship, agricultural resources, industrial capabilities, skilled manpower and a vast domestic market. From cotton…

India’s primary stock market is attracting considerable attention as Jio Platforms and Oravel Stays, popularly known as OYO, advance towards their proposed Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). These developments reflect the growing maturity of India’s digital economy and the increasing interest of domestic and international investors in technology-driven businesses. Their potential listings could also influence valuation…

75 Artisans, Including 31 Women, to Showcase Traditional Handicrafts and Handloom Products at Khanapara Farm Gate Guwahati, October 21, 2026: The Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 is being organised at Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam, from October 21 to 28, 2026, under the initiative of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice…

Preserving India’s Metal Craft Heritage Through Generations of Artistic Excellence, Entrepreneurship and International Trade India’s handicraft heritage is not merely a reflection of artistic excellence but also a living testimony to generations of dedication, inherited skills, cultural identity and entrepreneurship. One such inspiring story is that of Shri M. Farooq Khan, National Awardee (2007), a…

Design and Technical Development Workshop at Purdil Nagar, Hathras, Promotes Skill Development, Social Inclusion and Direct Market Linkages India’s handicrafts sector represents an extraordinary combination of traditional knowledge, artistic excellence, cultural identity and inherited craftsmanship. However, changing consumer preferences, technological advancement and increasing competition have made design innovation, product diversification, quality improvement and effective marketing…

A Prestigious International Platform Connecting Traditional Craftsmanship, Innovation, Exporters and Artisan Communities with Global Buyers The 62nd IHGF Delhi Fair–Autumn 2026, organised by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) in association with India Exposition Mart Limited (IEML), is being held from 13 to 17 October 2026 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater…

India’s information technology industry continues to play a vital role in the country’s economic growth, technological advancement and global business presence. Despite economic uncertainty, changing interest rates in major international markets and cautious corporate spending, HCLTech delivered an encouraging financial performance in the second quarter of the financial year 2024–25. The Noida-headquartered technology company reported…

The Gandhi Shilp Bazaar (GSB), organised by M/s Andhra Pradesh Handicrafts Development Corporation (APHDC), is being held at Maris Stella Indoor Stadium, Vijayawada, from 9 to 18 October 2026. The event was inaugurated by Shri Gadde Ram Mohan, Hon’ble MLA, Vijayawada East, in the presence of Shri R.P. Sisodia, IAS, Special Chief Secretary to the…

A six-day celebration of craftsmanship, culture and commerce puts India’s master artisans at the heart of a global conversation New Delhi: In an age of mass production and machine-made products, there is something profoundly powerful about an object shaped by human hands. Every weave carries patience, every motif holds a memory, and every handcrafted creation…

The 7-day District Gandhi Shilp Bazaar (GSB) at Urban Haat, CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai, is creating a vibrant platform where Maharashtra’s rich craft traditions meet contemporary consumers, festive demand and new business opportunities. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, in collaboration with Maharashtra State Handloom Co-operative…