FTA likely to double India’s apparel, textile exports to UK: Report

IANS | May 19, 2025 11:51 AM

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) India's apparel and home textiles exports to the UK are expected to double from the current levels in the next 5-6 years, with the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) scheduled to become operational in calendar year 2026, according to an ICRA report.

India's pharma sector ranked 3rd in world, leads in affordable drugs

IANS | May 18, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) India's pharmaceutical industry, which has emerged as the largest supplier of affordable generic medicines, is poised to grow at 7.8 per cent year-on-year in April 2025 driven by strong demand and new products, according to experts at India Ratings.

Restrictions on Bangladesh RMG imports to empower Indian manufacturers: CITI

IANS | May 18, 2025 5:18 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The move by the government to restrict all type of readymade garments (RMG) from Bangladesh through land ports is going to increase cost of imports of Bangladesh garments and create new opportunities for domestic RMG manufacturers, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) said on Sunday.