Uncertainty, tariffs, and misinformation keep trade sector in crisis mode

Govt aims to revive yields to 10m bales by 2025, after yields dropped to a historic low of 4.9m in 2022-23

Fall to 43,895 tons primarily due to closure of Iran border

Experts call for creating opportunities to increase exports to US

Business lobbies say current standards already meet global norms, warnings on packaged food may scare away consumers

Eyes sustainable transport in line with govt's carbon emissions vision

Industry leaders call for policy support, localisation; bus service to convert entire fleet to electric in 2 years

Domestic lignite share hits 17%, reducing reliance on imports

Traders say quality-first approach helped exports; aim for annual exports to surpass 773,000 tonnes

Real-estate sector biggest contributor; retail sector costs govt Rs1.5tr/year