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Trump tariff turbulence: Tiruppur knitwear lifeline stretched thin

The first in a series on the impact of 50% US tariff on Indian goods explores how the textile sector stands on edge, yet stitches prospects in the EU and UK

Japan's Murata enters India with Chennai plant, eyes deeper push

Murata's first India unit begins capacitor packaging in Chennai; the firm plans deeper localisation amid growing demand across electronics, auto and industrial sectors

Will face short-term US tariff impact, says Kitex MD Sabu M Jacob

We are in wait-and-watch mode. There is uncertainty in the market, as all buyers are holding the orders. They are confused about which country they should place the orders in

US tariff hike halts Indian textile exports as major retailers pause orders

Retail giants like Walmart, Amazon, and H&M ask Indian suppliers to hold shipments as the US raises textile and apparel import duties to 50 per cent

Auto sales fall 4.3% in July, hurt by Trump tariffs, IT job cuts, rains

Two-wheeler sales contract 6.5% as Indian auto industry 'applies the brakes': Fada

Textile industry seeks export incentive to minimise US tariff impact

The US is India's largest market for textile and apparel exports, and had clocked around $4.59 billion worth of exports during the January to May 2025 period

P B Balaji, a CFO who plays with a straight bat, now captains JLR

Balaji's rise to the top spot at JLR as its CEO comes at a time when the company is in a transition phase, lining up plans for more electric vehicles

KICL forays into value footwear market with Zodiz and Jeetlo acquisition

The brands cater to the price- and quality-conscious mass market, offering products below Rs 1,000 per pair - a segment that accounts for nearly 80 per cent of total Indian footwear consumption

Sundaram Midcap Fund clocks 24.1% CAGR over 23 years since its launch

A Rs 1 lakh investment in 2002 now worth Rs 1.4 crore; fund strategy credited for consistent long-term returns and risk-managed portfolio across market cycles

Tamil Nadu seals ₹32,554 crore investment deals, creating 50,000 jobs

Tamil Nadu government signs Rs 32,554 crore investment deals, creating 50,000 jobs in South Tamil Nadu. Key projects include a space park and shipbuilding PSU, with JSW and RGE as major investors

Vietnamese auto major VinFast inaugurates EV assembly unit in Thoothukudi

The plant was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin. VinFast Tamil Nadu is the company's third operational plant and the fifth project in its global manufacturing network

Bumpy road ahead? US tariffs likely to weigh on auto parts makers

An Icra report indicated that India was at a disadvantage to rivals like Japan, Vietnam, and Indonesia

VinFast lines up big India plans; TN plant to start production on August 4

Dealers see spike in customer interest

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

In-space industry set to unlock multi-billion dollar mkt in manufacturing

In-space manufacturing uses the near-weightless environment of space to produce materials and products of superior quality

Soon, mega shipbuilding component unit may come up in Thoothukudi

CREW and a foreign major to build South India's largest ship component unit in Thoothukudi, boosting Tamil Nadu's maritime ambitions and job creation

Donald Trump's 25% tariff hit triggers layoff warning from exporters

No Russia penalty yet; key meetings between Goyal and exporters on Saturday, Sunday

Renault sees India as export hub, completes Chennai unit takeover

French automaker gets fair trade regulator's approval for deal as it plans four new cars

Andhra clears new ₹4,600 cr policy to boost electronic part manufacturing

The state plans to achieve an overall target of $100 billion in investments in the electronics ecosystem, a government source said

Indian PCB market will hit $10 billion by early next decade: J S Gujral

The Indian market today is estimated to be around $6 billion, which is expected to cross $10 billion by early next decade, says Gujral