Smart fabric to prevent thefts?
September 11th, 2012 - 5:56 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Sep 11 (IANS) Researchers have developed a new kind of anti-theft system, based on a smart fabric, that will trigger an alarm when intruders try to break into a ... Read more...
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Unfavourable levies hit Indian manufacturing: FICCI
August 12th, 2012 - 8:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Several industrial sectors like tyres, electronic hardware, electrical equipment and medical instruments are suffering due to an unfavourable duty structure which makes Indian manufacturing uncompetitive, ... Read more...
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Rs.2,100 crore sanctioned for textiles parks
October 27th, 2011 - 6:03 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The government has sanctioned Rs.2,100 crore to set up 21 new textiles parks across the country with advanced infrastructure and upgraded technology, Commerce and Industry ... Read more...
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Textile sector remains core to the Indian economy: Minister
August 26th, 2011 - 12:32 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) The Technology Upgradation Funds Scheme (TUFS) that provides support for textiles through interest reimbursement and capital subsidy, will be extended during the 12th Plan period as ... Read more...
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Financial subsidy for textiles sector to continue in 12th plan
August 25th, 2011 - 6:47 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 25 (IANS) The government said Thursday it will continue to provide financial help in the form of interest reimbursement and capital subsidy to the textiles industry during the ... Read more...
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Gujarat to set up textile parks for cotton
November 20th, 2010 - 7:54 pm ICT by IANS
Ahmedabad, Nov 20 (IANS) The Gujarat government is planning to set up separate industrial parks for spinning cotton, state industries minister Saurabh Patel said Saturday.He was speaking here at a seminar ... Read more...
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New greenfield airport in Rajasthan
September 14th, 2010 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
Jaipur, Sep 13 (IANS) Rajasthan will get a new greenfield airport at Neemrana in Alwar district, state Industries Minister Rajendra Pareek said here Monday.
"The decision was taken on the occasion of the ... Read more...
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Texas Tech University to hold major textile conference in India
November 8th, 2009 - 1:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, November 8 (ANI): The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) at Texas Tech University will host a major textile conference in India from December 7 - 9 this year.The event ... Read more...
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Workshop on use of textiles in agriculture to begin today
September 18th, 2009 - 10:45 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept 18 (ANI): The Ministry of Textiles and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will jointly organise a workshop on use of textiles in agriculture here ... Read more...
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Workshop in Delhi on use of textiles in agriculture
September 17th, 2009 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Sept 17 (ANI): The Ministry of Textiles and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will jointly organise a workshop on use of textiles in agriculture here ... Read more...
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Government plans regulatory framework for protective textiles
September 15th, 2009 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The government may soon provide a regulatory framework to the protective textiles sector to boost its growth, Textiles Secretary Rita Menon said Tuesday. ... Read more...
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Rs.5,000-crore investment expected in technical textiles
August 12th, 2009 - 5:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The government Wednesday said it expected investments of Rs.5,000 crore and employment of nearly three lakh in the technical textiles sector by 2012.
"The segment has a potential ... Read more...
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Indian ceramic tiles evokes interest at South African expo
August 7th, 2009 - 8:58 pm ICT by IANS
By Fakir Hassen
Johannesburg, Aug 7 (IANS) Interest in Indian ceramic tiles in the first two days of a trade show being held here till Sunday has been positive."Although China can probably beat ... Read more...
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India unveils steps to push exports, target still $200 bn (Lead)
February 26th, 2009 - 9:29 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) India is expected to miss its export target of $200 billion this fiscal due to the global meltdown, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said Friday, but hoped this ... Read more...
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India unveils steps to push exports, $200 bn target set
February 26th, 2009 - 6:50 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) India is expected to miss the export target of $200 billion this fiscal due to the global meltdown, Commerce Minister Kamal Nath said Friday, but hoped this ... Read more...
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Indian firm now world’s second largest belting fabric maker
July 15th, 2008 - 8:01 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) India's leading industrial fabrics and nylon tyre maker SRF Ltd has acquired a South Africa-based firm for Rs.200 million ($4.65 million) to become the world's second largest company ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh says concerns of textile industry will be addressed
March 18th, 2008 - 2:57 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, Mar 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today assured the countrys textile industry that his government would address all its legitimate concerns to generate more employment.
Addressing the Golden ... Read more...
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