Rising cost of raw materials has become a cause of concern for corrugated box manufacturers. This is particularly so for ‘Kraft paper’ that accounts for 70 percent of inputs. The boxes are used to package a range of products that include engineering goods, processed foods, FMCG products, textiles, pharmaceuticals, fruits and vegetables.

During last six months, raw material ...

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The Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) are exclusive legal rights that are granted to entrepreneurs on grounds of intangible assets for which patent can be obtained. IPRs also apply for words and symbols over which trade mark protection is sought.

Minimum standards of protection for IPRs have been made mandatory based on WTO ...

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There are signs of recovery from the global crisis as the index of industrial production rose 1.4 percent the first gain in 17 monthsEleven of 17 industry groups showed, according to new data from the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Eleven of 17 industry groups showed a positive growth in April, compared to the same time ...

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Indian SMEs have major opportunities for trade with Tajikistan, especially in textiles and information technology, Saidov Saidbeg, Tajikistan's Ambassador to India said during a PHD Chamber meeting in New Dehli. The ambassador also mentioned trade possibilities in other sectors such as pharmaceuticals and agriculture items including rice, coffee and meat. Considerable trading is already ...

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The government will announce sector-specific stimulus packages over the next four to six weeks in addition to the two previous packages to protect jobs, said Ashwani Kumar, the Minister of State for Industries in an article published by  (http://smetimes.tradeindia.com/smetimes/news/top-stories/2009/Feb/02/special-packages-to-protect-jobs-soon-ashwani-kumar.html) The government is considering a package to support small business owners, specifically the export industry, which has posted negative growth for ...

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