The beauty of India textiles spans a truly vast range that goes beyond the more well-known Kanjeevaram and the Banarasi. Come, travel across the country with Lounge
3 min read10 Apr 2020The average tariff on textile products faced by India in the EU and US is 5.9% and 6.2%, respectively
1 min read2 Jan 2019From the costumes of Indian royal families to the drapes of the contemporary sarifive books on Indian textiles
1 min read11 Aug 2017The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) says GST rate cut on job work to 5% from 18% will bring relief to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from extra financial burden
1 min read13 Jun 2017Historian Rahul Jain shatters some myths about the history and diverse lineage of Indian textiles
2 min read17 Apr 2016Nine of India's top designers showcased a sampling collection at the Amazon India Fashion Week that was proudly Indian and fiercely modern
1 min read24 Mar 2016India's oldest weaving tradition took centre stage at a show organized by the Ministry of External Affairs for the visiting first ladies of Africa
2 min read29 Oct 2015A textile and costume gallery will open at the CSMVS after 15 years
2 min read7 May 2015A new show reveals how practices in art, craft and design can open up new directions for handmade textiles
5 min read21 Mar 2015The ritual of an Indian Textile Day at Lakme Fashion week needs to move beyond being a war cry
3 min read20 Mar 2014The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared