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Reconnecting Kashmiri Craftsmanship with Global Markets: Jammu & Kashmir International Buyer‑Seller Meet 2026 Concludes Successfully

Reconnecting Kashmiri Craftsmanship with Global Markets: Jammu & Kashmir International Buyer‑Seller Meet 2026 Concludes Successfully

Kashiish Gulati04 mins

The J&K International Buyer‑Seller Meet 2026 concluded with strong buyer interest, new trade links for artisans, and targeted support for women SHGs and agro‑enterprises. Jammu and Kashmir’s efforts to rebuild export pathways for its artisans and agro‑producers reached a practical milestone as the two‑day Jammu & Kashmir International Buyer‑Seller Meet 2026 wrapped up at SKICC,…

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Rajasthan launched targeted measures to boost MSMEs, artisan markets, startups and electronics manufacturing, cutting approval times and expanding financial and training support.

Rajasthan Unveils Bold Support Package for MSMEs, Artisans and Semiconductor Makers

Kashiish Gulati04 mins

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a comprehensive package of reforms and incentives aimed at accelerating growth in the state’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), supporting artisans, and attracting electronics and semiconductor investment. Delivered at a state function marking International MSME Day, the announcements emphasize faster approvals, targeted funding, market linkages and skill support…

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One of Design Craft's younger artisan designers Muskan Khatri.

Kutch Craft Finds a Permanent Mumbai Home

Kashiish Gulati04 mins

Design Craft’s Mumbai store gives artisan designers from Kutch and Bagalkot a lasting retail address, turning craft, design, and entrepreneurship into a public experience. A New Craft Address The Mumbai outpost was the first retail space for Design Craft outside Kutch, even though the organisation had already established a store at Pragmahal Atelier in Bhuj…

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At Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, NID turned a 17,000 sq. m pavilion into an immersive platform for India’s startups, technology, and global innovation leadership.

NID’s Design Excellence Powers India’s Global Innovation Showcase in France

Kashiish Gulati03 mins

At Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, NID turned a 17,000 sq. m pavilion into an immersive platform for India’s startups, technology, and global innovation leadership. A Global Stage For India Bharat Innovates 2026 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, giving the showcase strong diplomatic and symbolic weight. Union Minister…

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Nishant Madhan’s win in Vogue India x Royal Enfield’s Himalayan Knot Design Prize highlights how Himalayan textiles can inspire sustainable, contemporary design.

The Himalayan Knot Design Prize: Craft, Community, and a Young Designer’s Journey

Kashiish Gulati04 mins

Nishant Madhan’s win in Vogue India x Royal Enfield’s Himalayan Knot Design Prize highlights how Himalayan textiles can inspire sustainable, contemporary design. A Prize With Purpose The Himalayan Knot Design Prize sits within Royal Enfield Social Mission’s textile conservation programme, which aims to preserve and promote the craft traditions of the Indian Himalayan region. Each…

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Textiles Summit 2026 concludes with actionable plans emphasizing sustainability, FTA-led export growth, MSME enablement and circularity to hit $100 billion textile exports by 2030.

Textiles Summit 2026 Concludes: India Charts a Sustainable, Export-Led Roadmap to $100 Billion by 2030

Kashiish Gulati04 mins

Textiles Summit 2026 concludes with actionable plans emphasizing sustainability, FTA-led export growth, MSME enablement and circularity to hit $100 billion textile exports by 2030. Textiles Summit 2026, held on 23–24 June, concluded with clear calls to move from dialogue to decisive action across India’s textile ecosystem. The two-day event brought together Union and State officials,…

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VIRGIO used AI-driven demand signals and on‑demand manufacturing to cut waste, scale responsively, and reshape supply chains—positioning itself for rapid sustainable growth.

VIRGIO’s Made‑On‑Demand Leap: How AI and Real‑Time Data Are Rethinking Fashion Production

Kashiish Gulati04 mins

VIRGIO used AI-driven demand signals and on‑demand manufacturing to cut waste, scale responsively, and reshape supply chains-positioning itself for rapid sustainable growth. VIRGIO, the Bengaluru-based fashion‑tech challenger, showcased how it’s turning traditional apparel production on its head by marrying artificial intelligence with a Made‑On‑Demand (MOD) model. At the recently concluded event, company leaders shared concrete…

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased Rajasthan’s centuries-old Thewa art by gifting Thewa motif cufflinks to Slovakia’s president, spotlighting India’s living craft heritage.

Ancient Thewa Art Shines on World Stage as Modi Presents Cufflinks to Slovakia’s President

Kashiish Gulati04 mins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi showcased Rajasthan’s centuries-old Thewa art by gifting Thewa motif cufflinks to Slovakia’s president, spotlighting India’s living craft heritage. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Slovakia, a small but powerful symbol of India’s artisanal heritage made an international impression. Modi presented Thewa motif cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, placing…

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