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India started exporting umbrellas on a small scale, and has huge potential.

India has great potential to export umbrellas

Indian umbrellas are exported to a good number of African countries. But the scope is huge.

20 Aug 2019 7:44 AM IST

Going by the state-run Spices Board statistics, turmeric was grown in 2,24,260 hectare during 2017-18, with production of nearly 11,07,920 tonne, which was lower than the 2016-17 level of 2,48,050 hectare and 12,15,520 tonne.

Truant rains, sanctions on Iran hurt turmeric

Before that turmeric sowing area in the Sangli region came down by 1015 per cent due to deficient rainfall.

19 Aug 2019 3:08 AM IST

The NDA/BJP government is looking increasingly cornered on every governance paradigm. However, its weakest link is the gross mismanagement of the Indian economy. (Representational image)

India is a top place for zombie companies

Zombie companies are defined as corporate underachievers overdosed on cheap credit.

15 Aug 2019 1:44 AM IST

The situation in the domestic steel sector is still nothing to write home about. In fact, the expected revival of demand from the affordable housing and infrastructure sectors notwithstanding, the overall steel demand is likely to remain weak and fundamentals for the steel sector are likely to weaken in FY20.

Steel demand likely to remain weak in FY20

And that can be attributed to the risk of softening of prices, elevated raw material prices, besides the weak demand,...

15 Aug 2019 1:39 AM IST

Economic slowdown, coupled with decline in air travel, drop in airline catering business and high GST took its toll on EIHs revenue and profitability.

Amid rumours, Nita Ambani attends EIH AGM

The company which comes under The Oberoi Group also has Rs 84.5 crore dues from the grounded Jet Airways.

15 Aug 2019 1:32 AM IST

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now given its go ahead to the proposal for creation of a buffer stock of 4 million tonne of sugar for one year at an estimated maximum expenditure of Rs 1,674 crore.

Buffer stock quantum can be modified

FRP is applicable for all states growing sugarcane except Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

12 Aug 2019 1:11 AM IST

The significant drop in nets, according to analysts, can be attributed to softer metal prices, higher costs, US-chain trade tussles and global meltdown.

Hindalco net falls 28 per cent on softer metal prices

he company had posted a profit of Rs 1,474.69 crore in the year-ago period.

10 Aug 2019 1:39 AM IST

The major use of plastics happens in restaurants and in the form of bottles.

China's waste ban boosts recycling market

The volumes generated are also set to grow from 29,493.7 million tonne to 30,190.0 million tonne.

9 Aug 2019 1:22 AM IST

Located at Kala Ghoda, Poetry by Love & Cheesecake has started a new initiative called #TheCoffeExchange.

High operating costs troubling coffee shops

etween 2014 and 2019, rentals across major markets have risen by over 65 per cent, explained Kejriwal.

7 Aug 2019 2:15 AM IST

More Indian companies are likely to default on their borrowings in the fiscal year that started in April compared with the previous year on higher interest costs and a deterioration in business conditions, according to rating agency ICRA.

Challenges in resolution of construction firms: Icra

The financial creditors of stressed construction firms are likely to face high haircuts and smooth resolution still...

6 Aug 2019 2:42 AM IST

When it comes to natural rubber, there has been a subdued demand from domestic stockists amid expectations of a rise in supply in the coming days.

Natural rubber prices to remain under pressure

When it comes to imports of rubber products, the volume and value are on the rise as well.

5 Aug 2019 3:35 AM IST

It would have more than 5,000 shops, 300 retail outlets with world-class infrastructure, warehousing, logistics, supply and trade ecosystem. (Photo: Pixelbay)

Bata to add 500 outlets in next 5 years

At present, the company has nearly 1,500 Bata Retail stores and nearly 150 franchise outlets.

3 Aug 2019 2:35 AM IST