6-month tight monetary policy needed to curb Bangladesh inflation: PRI
Tight monetary policy, fiscal prudence and a rise in overseas income have helped stabilise the macro-economy, but high inflation and...
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South Africa’s textile imports inch up 1.8% in Jan–Jul 2025
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Tariff shocks push Indian businesses to revisit manufacturing strategy
The sharp increase in US tariffs on Indian goods is prompting businesses to rethink their long-term strategies. Several major companies,...
Indian textile hubs under strain due to tariffs, await job loss: GTRI
US tariffs will hit 66 per cent of India’s exports worth $86.5 billion, with textiles, carpets, handicraft, leather and the...
Tom Ford taps Tilda Swinton for new fragrance campaign
Published August 30, 2025 Tom Ford Beauty has tapped Academy Award–winning actor Tilda Swinton as the face of its latest...
US real GDP up 3.3% YoY in Q2 2025: BEA 2nd estimate
US real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 3.3 per cent in the second quarter (Q2)...
India sees near-term risks to economic activity from tariff concerns
While near-term risks to India’s economic activity, principally exports and capital formation, remain due to tariff-related uncertainties, the government and...
G20 merchandise trade sees modest growth in Q2 2025: OECD
G20 merchandise trade, measured in current US dollars, delivered mixed results in Q2 2025 compared to Q1, according to the...
India’s IIP grows 3.5% in Jul 2025; manufacturing IIP grows 5.4%
The growth rate of India’s index of industrial production (IIP) for July this year was 3.5 per cent, according to...
India’s garment share in Japan stays below 2% in H1 2025
India accounted for less than 2 per cent of Japan’s garment imports in January–June 2025, with shipments worth $171.4 million,...
