India’s relationship with fibre is civilisational, 5,000 years deep, woven into our villages, our traditions, and our collective identity. From the legendary muslins of Mohenjodaro, celebrated as “woven air”, to the craftsmanship that travelled across continents, fibre has always been the lifeblood of our rural economy.
The big news from Tokyo is that the Japanese Diet on 21 April sharply eased its arms export rules, allowing in principle the overseas transfer of finished defence equipment, including lethal weapons.
The landmark decision aims to provide a level playing field for exporters using the postal channel and to foster a more inclusive ecosystem for cross-border e-commerce.
The Free Trade Agreement, signed in the presence of PM Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon, is expected to enhance trade opportunities for Rajasthan in several sectors, including textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, gems and jewelry, engineering goods, handicrafts, processed foods, pharmaceuticals, and plastic and rubber products, Ola said.
Chabahar port is situated chistan province. It is located on the Gulf of Oman, outside the Strait of Hormuz. India and Iran signed an agreement for operating the Chabahar port in Iran for a10- year period.
India’s total exports—combining merchandise and services—rose to USD 71.12 billion in May 2025, marking a 2.77% year-on-year increase, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
India’s defence sector has witnessed an "extraordinary transformation" over the last eleven years, the Central government said on Tuesday.
This remarkable growth is attributed to the double-engine government’s focused export policies, increased global demand for UP products, and strengthening of the state’s industrial infrastructure.
In a bid to connect rural horticulture with market mechanisms, a block-level conference was held in Patamda, East Singhbhum, to explore opportunities for integrating mango cultivation under the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana with structured market channels.
India's exports declined for the fourth month in a row in February to USD 36.91 billion due to volatility in petroleum prices and global uncertainties, data from the Commerce ministry said. The country's exports stood at USD 41.41 billion in the same month a year ago.
