India
RAS Luxury Skincare Raises $7.5 Million in Series B Funding
Dabar Ventures led the round in which Unilever Ventures contributed.
Lawmakers Push for Elimination of Indian Duties on US Cotton Amid Stalled Trade Deal
Members of the House of Representatives representing major cotton-producing districts are appealing to the…
M&S Partners With Pilio to Promote Cotton Farming Biodiversity
Marks & Spencer (M&S) has joined forces with sustainability innovation firm Pilio to launch a cotton farming…
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Iran Conflict Sends Shockwaves Through Asia’s Trade and Manufacturing Hubs
Asian countries—including Myanmar, Bangladesh and Thailand—now face the crisis of the conflict between the…
Luxury Design Firm L’Objet Sees Buoyant Sales in 2026, Expands Tableware With New Collection
The Grand Tour collection includes 16 porcelain dinnerware pieces enhanced with 24-karat gold accents…
India, US Deepen Supply Chain Ties Though Tariff Rift Persists
Though the future of its trade agreement with the United States is in flux, India has teamed with an…
South Asia Trade: Back to Square One
Heavily negotiated U.S. tariffs and deals were put on hold, following the Supreme Court ruling limiting…
Trump’s Latest Tariffs Put Prominent Trade Deals at Risk
Nations across the globe are pressing "pause" on trade deals with the United States in light of the latest…
EXCLUSIVE: Fornasetti and Cc-Tapis Come Together on Rare Collaboration
Fornasetti's visual world comes alive in the form of handcrafted rugs using fine natural fibers such as…
US-India Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Fury, Political Backlash
The Samyukt Kisan Morcha, which represents 100 farmers' groups, went so far as to call the agreement a "total…
Charlie Smith Talks Nothing’s India Flagship, Partnership Pipeline
In his new role as chief brand officer, Smith said the primary focus going forward is to broaden Nothing's…
Brandix India Apparel City: Building a Scalable, Integrated Apparel Ecosystem
Two decades in, the vertically integrated park continues to evolve in response to industry needs.
HMM Launches Early Retirement Program as Carriers Tighten Costs
The South Korean ocean carrier insists the move is unrelated to a potential sale or overall container market…
French Iranian Designer India Mahdavi and Aigle Deepen Collaboration
Aigle, which was founded in 1853, and Mahdavi, the architect and designer known for her upbeat furniture and…
Trump Touts Trade Deal With India, Drastically Slashing Duties
Following months of tariff tensions and protracted trade negotiations, India and the United States have…