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Kolkata leather units hit by US tariffs, eye UK and EU markets for relief

With US tariffs on leather products doubled to 50%, exporters in Kolkata face shrinking orders and margin pressure, while betting on UK and EU deals for recovery

It's time to get started, put money in deals: M&A financing opens up

Bank financing of M&As will be like any other business and only needs guardrails

Tea industry seeks minimum sustainable price amid imports, price fall

Indian Tea Association warns of existential threat to producers in Assam and West Bengal as falling prices, rising imports and US tariffs strain the country's tea industry

Weighed down by 50% US levy, Indian exporters recalibrate strategy

Vinod Kumar, president of the India SME Forum, said outreach to about 100,000 members has drawn 1,035 responses, with entrepreneurs already mapping ways to cope with the tariffs

Safeguard duty on steel: More than a safety net, but is it enough?

Can the safeguard duty on steel be more than a safety net, and is it enough when other countries are also stepping up to protect their interests?

Emami Agrotech enters branded staples market, targets ₹2K cr in 5 years

Emami Agrotech enters the ₹80,000 crore branded staples market with products like chakki atta, maida, and suji, targeting ₹2,000 crore in sales within 3-5 years

Kilburn Engineering signs pact with Komline-Sanderson for global projects

Kilburn Engineering will manufacture dryers and provide engineering services under a definitive agreement with Komline-Sanderson, boosting its global presence

JSW Steel, South Korea's Posco sign pact for steel plant in India

Both the steel makers signed non-binding heads of agreement (HoA) in Mumbai, according to a joint statement issued by the companies on Monday

Howrah foundries rush to export extra shipments to beat looming US tariffs

Saha is oblivious to the tug-of-war over tariffs. He is simply racing to meet a tight deadline for orders bound for the United States -- a story repeated across the export-focused units of Howrah

Berger Paints confident about strength in marketplace: MD & CEO Abhijit Roy

Berger Paints aims for ₹20,000 crore revenue by 2030, banking on network expansion, innovative products, and strong dealer relationships to hold its 20%+ market share

Making jobs in City of Joy: Is West Bengal ready to up its economic game?

From IT hubs in Kolkata to manufacturing revivals in Uttarpara and mega power projects in Salboni, Bengal is wooing corporate giants to reverse migration and fuel economic growth

Jindal Stainless Q1 profit rises 10% on higher sales, value-added mix

Jindal Stainless Q1FY26 net profit rises 10.2% Y-o-Y to Rs 714.16 crore on higher sales and value-added products, with domestic demand expected to grow at 9-10% CAGR

JSW Steel, JFE to invest ₹5,845 crore in expanding electrical steel output

JSW Steel and JFE Steel Corporation will jointly invest Rs 5,845 crore to expand the production of grain-oriented electrical steel (GOES), supporting India's green energy transformation

Age of anxiety: Pressure, long hours, and layoff fears affect employees

At times, this stress reaches a tipping point, resulting in tragedy. Last month, a 52-year-old chief manager at a public sector bank in Pune died by suicide, citing workplace pressure in his note

Of migrants, mother tongue, and Mamata Banerjee's move in West Bengal

Ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, the CM is leading a bhasha andolan, alleging migrant harassment and invoking Bengali pride to counter the BJP's narrative

ITC Q1FY26 results: Net profit up 3% at ₹5,244 cr, revenue rises 19.53%

The company reported consolidated gross revenue of ₹23,129 crore for Q1FY26, up by 19.53 per cent compared to ₹19,350 crore a year ago

'UK steel ops to break even by FY26 as Tata cuts blast furnace losses'

Tata Steel's top brass on trade headwinds, European operations, MSME concerns, and India expansion plans amid Q1FY26 profit surge

Tata Steel Q1 PAT jumps 116% to ₹2,078 cr on cost cuts, better realisations

Total revenue on a consolidated basis in Q1FY26 was ₹53,178.12 crore, down 2.91 per cent Y-o-Y

Goodricke eyes alternate crops, tea tourism for future diversification

Following a turnaround in FY25, Goodricke to explore turmeric, dairy and tea tourism using non-tea land, while continuing to strengthen its core tea business

Expect progressive improvement in demand, says ITC CMD Sanjiv Puri

He says rural is better and it's improving