ET Make India SME Regional Summit in Lucknow maps growth path for Uttar Pradesh MSMEs

From policy support and cluster financing to operational excellence, speakers flagged key priorities for small businesses in the region.

Why 2026 is poised to be another rocky year for global trade

India’s rural manufacturing boom and the rise of homegrown agritool brands

Engineering goods exports top $11 billion in November, shipments to US and EU record sharp increase

A new logistics era: How India’s 2025 momentum sets up a breakthrough 2026

India's logistics sector is set for a major leap in 2026. Enhanced connectivity and digital tools will boost efficiency. PM GatiShakti and infrastructure projects are building a strong foundation.

Tea Board urges companies to participate in two international events

Beyond Boilerplate: ESG and data protection clauses that will define commercial contracts in 2026

Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here's why delivery has become more polluting

Good climate news to end the year

Despite rising emissions, 2025 saw remarkable climate progress. Global clean energy investment hit a record $2.2 trillion, outpacing fossil fuels. Renewable power capacity soared, batteries became cheaper, and AI accelerated climate research. International efforts, like the High Seas Treaty, also advanced, offering hope amidst challenges.

Industry experts demand major skilling and job reforms from government in 2026

From gig work to grey-collar jobs, what India’s digital economy missed

China passes revised foreign trade law to bolster trade war capabilities

India-New Zealand FTA means more jobs, incomes, trade: PM Christopher Luxon

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has described the Free Trade Agreement with India as a landmark deal, noting that it means more jobs, higher incomes and more exports from Indian markets.

Urgent need to support Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan by encouraging indigenous production: Prez

Learning is the new growth engine and how consumer apps can build capability over time

AI engines in firms frequently run on adulterated oil

Europe wanted its carbon border tax to go global- is it working?

The EU's carbon border tax, fully operational from January 1, aims to incentivize global carbon pricing by requiring importers to pay for embedded emissions. While facing criticism as protectionist, the policy is already prompting countries like China and Turkey to expand their own carbon pricing schemes, demonstrating a clear shift in climate policy responses.

Driving the Circular economy: Role of AI and emerging technologies

Meet a US startup trying to break China's rare-earth monopoly

Electricity is now holding back growth across the global economy