Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km Ganga Expressway, a major infrastructure project expected to significantly strengthen textile logistics and industrial expansion in Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present. The six-lane corridor, connecting Meerut to
The government has clarified that goods supplied from Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units to the Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) on payment of applicable duties and subsequently re-exported, will be treated as imported goods for the purpose of duty drawback. In an instruction to customs authorities, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) noted […]
The Ministry of Textiles has established a dedicated monitoring cell to coordinate closely with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry bodies, and government agencies in response to the evolving situation in West Asia. The move aims to safeguard India’s textile exports and ensure minimal disruption to supply chains. Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing, Trade
Clariant has introduced CATOFIN 1000, its next-generation propane dehydrogenation (PDH) catalyst, designed to enhance selectivity, productivity and operational reliability for propylene producers. Building on the proven CATOFIN 310 Series, the new catalyst delivers improved performance with an extended lifetime and up to 20% reduction in tar precursors, significantly
Evonik has inaugurated the “Evonik Asia PAthletic Center,” a dedicated research and innovation hub focused on advancing polyamide solutions for the sports and consumer goods industries. The new facility will serve as a one-stop platform for long-chain polyamides, offering capabilities from material evaluation to application validation. With a strong focus on polyether
BASF has announced the commissioning of three new world-scale production facilities for menthol and linalool in Ludwigshafen and citral in Zhanjiang, strengthening its global aroma ingredients footprint. The citral plant in Zhanjiang will cater to both local demand and downstream production, including menthol and linalool at Ludwigshafen. Commercial production across all
Egypt and Russia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in maritime trade, transport and logistics, marking a step forward in bilateral economic ties. The agreement was signed by Egypt’s Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir and Nikolai Patrushev, aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chairman of the Russian Maritime Council, during
ICE cotton futures extended gains, supported by a weaker US dollar and ongoing drought concerns in West Texas, a key growing region. The most active July 2026 contract settled at 79.36 cents per pound, up 0.22 cent. A softer dollar, down 0.2 percent, made US cotton more attractive to global buyers, lending support to prices. […]
A high-level Chinese business delegation is exploring fresh investment opportunities in Bangladesh’s textile and textile chemical sectors, signalling growing cross-border interest in the country’s manufacturing ecosystem. The 20-member delegation, currently in Dhaka, held discussions with the Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) on April 27, focusing
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal chaired a high-level meeting with Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and industry associations at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on April 27, to chart strategies for strengthening India’s export ecosystem following the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. The meeting, attended by representatives from 30





















