The handloom industry, which normally finds buyers only during the festival seasons, is in for a new initiative that will enable the sector to open up to newer markets.

Handlooms need to be operational round the year

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Unprecedented rise in the cost of raw materials, wage increases, double-digit inflation and rising interest rates are taking a heavy toll on the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Karnataka.

30% Karnataka units face closure as costs soar

The handicraft industry of Agra is lagging behind competitors due to the complete lack of technological advancements in the past few decades.

Poor technology hurts Agra handicraft exports

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has come up with a new scheme to support around 200 khadi institutions across the country.

Khadi commission offers new lifeline to weavers, artisans

As the big auto giants set shops in Uttarakhand, scores of ancillaries have also rushed to the hill state.

Auto ancillaries flock to Uttarakhand

Depleted margins after raw material price hike have forced packaging units to increase rates by up to 25 per cent.

Packets of trouble for Agra units

So long as the two premises are covered by different survey/plot number, there ought to be no difficulty in getting registration as dealer.

Premises for trading and manufacturing must be separate

An initiative by Gujarat&#39;s diamond industry to save energy is showing results.

Diamond units innovate to cut power cost

The Uttarakhand government has decided to remove irritants impeding the development of a growth centre at the Kotdwar area of Pauri district, Uttarakhand, which is fast emerging as a hub for SME units.

Uttarakhand government to focus on Kotdwar's growth

About 70 ancillaries supplying to HMT tractors in Pinjore near Chandigarh are in a tight spot due to dwindling output by the plant.

HMT`s production dip makes ancillaries diversify

For SMEs in Uttar Pradesh, organic farming and sale of organic products could represent a huge opportunity.

Organic products: New opportunity for SMEs in UP

Record production of railway coaches in 2007-08 means that SMEs, particularly in the northern region, have their order books full; some are even importing machinery to measure up to the quality.

Making hay in the railway boom

The Orissa government will undertake a slew of market promotion activities to put the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on a firm footing.

Orissa offers marketing assistance

Jaipur will host the 2nd Wire And Cable Tech Mart 2008: An International Conference-cum-Exhibition at the BM Birla Auditorium.

Wire and cable mart in Jaipur

With Infosys kicking off the Q1 result season last week, the coming seven days will see Wipro, Satyam, HDFC and Axis Bank announce their earnings for the first quarter.

Big corporate results and a Volkswagen sedan

The lab will provide a push to textile units in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir as they will not have to depend on faraway facilties for reports.

Nod to textile testing lab at Ludhiana

Processed-fruit juice enthusiasts are in for a celebration jive with the Nadukkara Agro Processing Company (NAPCL), which is promoted by the European Union and the Kerala government, all set to expand and establish its presence in the overseas markets.

Kerala juice firm looks for business in foreign shores

Ailing manufacturing sector reaps rewards of reaching out.
The Madhya Pradesh Laghu Udyog Sangh has managed a revival of sorts for the state&rsquo;s SMEs in the manufacturing sector. This turnaround,

MP units' revival strategy targets foreign shores

The setting up of separate Industrial Development Development Boards is likely to give a fresh lease of life to the SMEs and SSIs in Punjab. The move is a step towards incorporating industry leaders

Punjab SMEs to have greater say in policy

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has called for focusing on the development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in order to boost the economy of the hilly region in Uttarakhand.
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Focus on small units for hill development: CII

The industry gets protection under the Geographical Indication of Goods Act, 1999.

Kullu cottage industry gets community patent

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