The budget has a progressive tone. The impetus on boosting manufacturing, infrastructure, inland fisheries and agriculture sectors

We strongly welcome the strong thrust on logistical infrastructure, a commitment to implement GST by end of this year, and trade facilitation. This specific deadline on GST implementation will positively impact investor confidence in the logistics sector.

The new government?s take on the liberalisation of FDI in e-commerce will provide the much-needed confidence in Indian markets, which will not only create a healthy competition with established players but it will also give new entrants and a solid platform

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently approved its final changes to the wool products labelling rules, which now incorporate the Wool Act´s new definitions for cashmere and fine wools

Smart city lies at the heart of the Union Budget of the new government. The allocations and the measures announced now gives shape to the Narendra Modi´s initial idea of 100 smart cities.

CEMATEX, the European Committee of Textile Machinery Manufacturers, has launched an award programme as part of its ongoing efforts to encourage and recognise

Global yarn production increased in Q1/2014 compared to the last quarter in 2013 due to higher output in Asia, North America, and Europe, and despite a drop in South America. On an annual basis yarn production increased as well even though output levels

An expert panel constituted by the government on Monday submitted the draft of the new National Textiles Policy, which aims to achieve $300 billion exports by 2024-25, and creation of additional 35 million jobs by attracting investments.

Yarn Expo Autumn 2014 will be held in Hall N4 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from October 20 to 22, 2014. With an exhibition area standing at 5,000 sqm, nearly 150 overseas and domestic yarn suppliers will participate in this edition, while many of them say they will showcase their latest eco products.