The amendment to the flag code approves manufacture of machine-made polyester national flags. The only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standard approved khadi flag maker, Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS) is facing losses post the change in flag code by the Union Government. The change in flag code has brought trouble to the lone […]
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There is an increased demand for sneakers in India due to rise in popularity and awareness. Suliman Sheikh, owner of Les basket, a sneaker reseller store believes he is changing the trend in the country. “We as resellers are playing a positive role in spreading the sneaker culture in India,” he said. Sheikh has seen […]
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Dwindling supplies and soaring demand has pushed the prices of lemons high. Laxmi owns a lemon soda cart at Church Street. For the past few days, she has been incurring losses because her business is running slow. She pays a parking rent of Rs. 500 a day. After that, she is left with no savings. […]
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There were rumours about people not buying mangoes and meat from Muslim sellers in several Bengaluru markets. “Politicians and their games. Sitting in power and doing nothing”—these were the words from one of the Muslim mango sellers from the Mango market on Jayachamrajendra (JC) road. “I have not faced any business loss over my religion. […]
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Profit margins of manufacturers are a casualty of the war. Prices of metals and fuel have spiked. Bengaluru: V. Sudarshan, owner of Spectrum Tool Engineers, a precision machine parts manufacturing company is at a loss—in more ways than one. The cost of most raw materials he uses has gone up by 40 to 50 percent. […]
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“While big players have the advantage of deep pockets and strong lobbies, MSMEs tend to lag behind though their potential is recognised.” Bengaluru: Years ago, many students joined the Central Manufacturing Technology Institute (CMTI) to study aerospace engineering. When they came out, they either joined established aeronautical companies or established their own small and medium […]
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It may be good for the environment, but manufacturers say they are losing their income. It started from a four percent fall, back in 2015, and has gone down to eight percent in 2021. There has been no relief said those involved in this business. The leather export business looks a lot different today. “Back in […]
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Off-season corporate farming becomes the new normal. Mangamma gets up at 4 a.m. She sprinkles water on the threshold and draws rangoli on it. She quickly cut the onions and tomatoes to make a curry and steamed rice. Once the rice and curry are ready, she sits down and begins to fold clothes. Today she […]
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Increasing subscribers have encouraged rental firms to expand their scope. Changing cities frequently have pushed young professionals to opt. for rental furniture and appliances. Sekhar Chaudhary was excited to see two things on Sept. 10, 1999. One – his wife had delivered a baby girl. Two – the television set he ordered was delivered to […]
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Many couples had to postpone their weddings due to the third wave, as venues are filling up quickly. Wedding venues in the city are full to capacity right now. There was an increase in demand as people rushed to get married after their weddings were postponed in the Covid lockdowns. Srinivasan, front office executive at […]
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