ECONOMY Bharat Tex ’26 To Host 7,000 Buyers, 1,600 Exhibitors In Delhi From July 14

Bharat Tex 2026, India’s largest global textile exhibition, will open on July 14 at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together more than 7,000 buyers, 1,600 exhibitors and delegates from over 20 countries to showcase the country’s growing leadership in textiles, fashion, sustainability and innovation. Organised by the Bharat Tex Trade Federation, a consortium of textile export promotion […]

CW Bureau · Jul 13, 2026

ECONOMY Textile Sector Weaves Greener Future As Circular Economy Gathers Steam

Recovery, recycling and sustainable manufacturing initiatives are helping India’s textile and apparel industry strengthen its global competitiveness while creating millions of livelihoods. India’s textile and apparel industry, one of the country’s largest manufacturing sectors, is steadily embracing sustainability and circular economy practices as global demand shifts towards environmentally responsible production. Contributing around 2% to India’s […]

CW Bureau · Jul 12, 2026

ECONOMY eSaras Empowers Over 8.99 Cr SHG Members Through Digital Commerce

As the Digital India programme completes 11 years, the government’s eSaras platform has emerged as a key driver of rural digital commerce, enabling women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and producer collectives to access customers across India through a unified digital marketplace. Developed by the Digital India Corporation (DIC) under the Ministry of […]

CW Bureau · Jul 12, 2026

ECONOMY India Targets $15 Bn Leather Exports Riding On Slew Of Free Trade Pacts

India’s leather and footwear industry is being urged to set its sights on becoming a $15-billion export sector, with the Centre arguing that recently concluded and upcoming free trade agreements (FTAs) have created an unprecedented opportunity to significantly expand the country’s global footprint. Addressing the Council for Leather Exports National Export Excellence Awards for 2024-25, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 7, 2026

ECONOMY VB-G-RAM-G Off To Strong Start As Centre Releases ₹25,863 Cr To States

The Centre on Sunday released the first installment of ₹25,863 crore to states and Union Territories for the implementation of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G-RAM-G), as Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the nationwide rollout of the flagship rural employment scheme. The funds, released as the Mother Sanction, […]

CW Bureau · Jul 5, 2026

ECONOMY India’s Ethanol Blending Programme Helps Reduce Crude Oil Dependence

India has achieved 20% ethanol blending in petrol under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme in 2025-26, reaching the target five years ahead of schedule and marking a major milestone in the country’s clean energy and energy security roadmap. The programme, which has emerged as a key pillar of India’s biofuel strategy, has significantly reduced […]

CW Bureau · Jul 5, 2026

ECONOMY Investing In Future: Ensuring Women Owned Small Businesses Can Thrive

When we picture engines of economic growth and job creation, we tend to think of large multinational companies and global brands. Yet, in emerging and developing economies, it is primarily micro, small, and medium-sized businesses that play this critical role. Small and medium-sized businesses represent around 90% of all businesses worldwide, and account for more […]

CW Bureau · Jun 29, 2026

ECONOMY GJEPC Urges RBI To Ease Banking Norms For Gem & Jewel Exporters

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex trade body for the gem and jewellery industry, has urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to introduce a series of banking and regulatory reforms to improve the competitiveness of India’s gem and jewellery exports. The recommendations focus on improving exporters’ access to working capital, […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

ECONOMY ADB Grants $42.2-Mn Loan To Boost Bamboo Industry In Northeast India

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $42.2 million Small Expenditure Financing Facility (SEFF) to strengthen the bamboo industry across India’s northeastern states, with the aim of boosting agricultural productivity, improving rural livelihoods, and reducing dependence on bamboo imports. The financing will support community-based projects across Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura, promoting […]

CW Bureau · Jun 26, 2026

ECONOMY India Becomes Top Ship Recycling Nation, Achieves 2030 Target Early

India has emerged as the world’s leading ship recycling nation in 2025, achieving a key target under Maritime India Vision (MIV) 2030 well ahead of schedule. According to the latest report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), India’s share of global ship recycling increased to 35.4% in 2025 from 30.1% in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

ECONOMY From Ports To AI: Kerala Budget Lays Foundation For Next-Gen Economy

The Kerala government has unveiled an ambitious development agenda in the Revised Budget 2026-27, combining large-scale infrastructure projects, investment promotion measures and welfare initiatives despite mounting fiscal pressures. Presenting the budget, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, who also holds the finance portfolio,  outlined a vision to transform Kerala into an investment-driven economy while retaining its […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jun 19, 2026

ECONOMY Next 20 Years May Mirror 1925-1945 Geopolitical Turbulence, Says CEA

The next two decades are likely to witness a period of geopolitical uncertainty and global realignment similar to the years between 1925 and 1945, Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) Dr V Anantha Nageswaran has cautioned, urging businesses, policymakers and educational institutions to prepare for a more volatile and complex world. Speaking on the latest episode of […]

CW Bureau · Jun 18, 2026