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Handicrafts play an important role in preserving the rich heritage of any country. Artisans and craftsmen indulge in this trade not just because of the lure of money, they do it as it connects them with their past, their tradition and helps them preserve their identity in today's rapidly changing world. Across the globe, handicraft industries give an additional employment and raise the level of living for both, the rural and urban population.

The Indian Proposition

Indian Handicraft industry serves an important role in the development of economy of the rural masses and earns substantial foreign exchange.The major handicraft hubs in India are Moradabad, Jaipur, Saharanpur, Jodhpur and Narsapur . Collectively, they employ (directly and indirectly) about 1 million people. Handicrafts Exporters from India have an edge against its competitors like China, Philippines, etc. who generally produce machine-made products whereas Indian handmade products are more popular all over the world, courtesy, their exclusive designs and talented workmanship.

Global Scenario

Like India , many other countries take keen interest in promoting their handicrafts industry. A rough estimate says that the Govt. of Australia spends around $6.3 million per year , United States (one of the biggest player in the handicraft industry) employs an approximately 127000 people and accounts for approx US$13.8 billion and Canada nearly accounts for a total of over $100 million exports and employs about 22,597 persons in the handicraft sector.

Popular Products

Handicrafts Exporters usually deal in Decorative Items, Furniture, Jewellery, Garments, Wall Hangings, Marble Handicrafts, Paintings, Metal Handicrafts. The popular Products that are sought after by the importers and other buyers are brass handicrafts, brass statues, bronze religious craft, gods statue, brass decorative, statues of hindu, statues of goddess, singing bowls, bells, European statues, enamelware, handicraft, enamel, miniatures etc.

Government Initiative

In an attempt to empower the rural sector Government of India has been quite supportive of the handicraft industry.Handicrafts craftsmen get many opportunities to showcase their products at well publicised trade shows and trade fairs. There have been reports that the textile ministry is contemplating an aggressive campaign to promote Indian handicraft products among the sports persons and spectators in the upcoming Common Wealth Games 2010.

Current Developments

After initial struggle Indian handicraft items are finding their rightful place in the world market.The products that have appealed more to the western countries are costume jewellery, hand-printed textiles and scarves, embroidered and crocheted garments, bags and purses, zari supplies, footwear, shawls, belts, chappals, and stoles etc.

There was a slump in the overall export of Indian handicrafts due to the recession however as per the last available stats, there has been substantial growth and the current Export figures indicates that we could reach the Rs.10000 Cr. mark by the end of 2010 .

Road to the Future

The future could be a bit tough for the Handicrafts Exporters because of the increased demand to enforce various social and environmental compliances from the major importing countries. More focus is on producing environment friendly handicrafts and to avoid the usage of perilous materials in their manufacturing. Amidst these challenges, the need of the hour is to create awareness and better promotion of environment friendly crafts, test new waters specially the South American countries and educate the craftsmen for quality up-gradation to make India's crafts competitive enough to become a market leader across the globe.

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The Machine Tools and Accessories industry is going through a transit amidst its rapid growth. Increased demand for better, long lasting tools and accessories is emerging from all across the globe. The industrial manufacturing sectors are going for extensive development of tougher cutting tool materials along with improved machine tool design to deliver better performance in a cost effective manner.With each passing day, adherence to quality parameters is also acquiring more and more importance.

Machine Tools and Accessories industry supports a wide range of other industries from automotive, defence to railways, aerospace etc. and forms the backbone of every country's industrial sector.

The Indian Machine Tools and Accessories industry scenario

The Indian Machine Tools and Accessories industry scenario can be divided into four main phases

• Pre Independence when the Brits established their manufacturing firms during the WW2

• Post Independence (when the public sector investment begun)

• The 80s, when the Japanese machine tool makers arrived with technological innovation.

• The Post 90s after liberalization when more foreign companies bought substantial FDI leading to stiffer competition within the Indian Market.

A rough estimate says that the the Indian Machine Tools Accessories industry is worth 20 billion INR, supports industries worth 2000 billion INR and employs close to 70,000 skilled and unskilled labour.

The Other Asian tigers

Singapore’s manufacturing output increased 26.1% in June 2010 on a Y-o-Y basis. Out of which, the machinery & systems segment grew 42.8%. China's machine tool accessories industry is also showing steady development trends, with increased market share.

Interesting trend

Since machine tools companies sell products to companies in other end markets, the success of machine tools companies depends upon the success of these end markets.

Those who made tools for the automotive industry (during the economic downturn) are facing losses whereas those are making niche products for military or clean energy industry and posting record profits.

The “ S ” factor

Steel one of the major component required for machine tools industry is eating into the margins of its manufacturers. The rising cost of steel has been nagging the industry for quite some time, forcing most of the machine tools accessories suppliers to install more efficient manufacturing operations or to pass on the burden to the end buyer.

Is Outsourcing the way Out?

Cost cutting is the battle cry in the midst of intense competition worldwide. Companies are looking for more and more innovative ways to cut the operational cost and not just the overheads. New destinations are being searched upon to set up low cost manufacturing units specially in India and china to further cut down the cost and improve the overall profit margin. Only time will tell if the machine tools accessories suppliers will benefit from this or not?

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Menswear segment in India is on the verge of its renaissance and India is being looked upon as a hub of high quality fashion menswear . The economic liberalization of the 90s played a key role in opening up a plethora of opportunities for the menswear suppliers and exporters helping them to maximise their profits by exporting to cash rich countries like USA , UK etc.

Major Players and Popular Menswear Products

Indian Menswear market is a mix of reputed corporate labels and upcoming designer wears. The major brands that are active here are Raymond’s, Peter England, LouisPhillips, Van Heusen, Wills Lifestyle, Provogue, Turtle, Allen Solly, Sculler’s, Levi’s, Le Cooper, Arrow etc.Also, few big names like Tata, K. Raheja Group and Future Group have jumped into the fray, further intensifying the competition with their retail chains like Westside, Shopper’s Stop and Pantaloons.

The genesis of newer brands have led the retailers to stack-up the vast range of garments ranging from Business suits, Formal wear, Semi-formal wear, Casual wear, Trousers, Shirts, Inner wear etc.

The Growth Potential

Various reports and industry analysts have predicted that with passing time, India will emerge as a major player in the apparel business, particularly in the menswear section. One of the main reason for this, is a shift in the focus of other industrialized countries like Korea, Taiwan etc. on other sectors. It is also believed that the Indian Government supports the growth of the apparel export business (through friendly policies), as it is a major earner of the foreign exchange.

Why Indian Market could also be a game changer?

As the economy of the country is improving, so is the income of its people.A study says that – As many as 500 million people, will start buying products in significant quantities for the first time in their lives. The point of concern then will be how and where these people spend their disposable income, which will eventually determine the fortunes of countless business houses, big or small.

The Road Ahead for Menswear Suppliers

Apparel manufacturers, wholesalers and raw material suppliers (mostly small to medium sized enterprises) are the key players in the menswear industry .Even though the Major menswear suppliers are now equipped with high-class supply chain management coupled with technical finesse in the logistics and distribution management, they still need to address a lot of concerns in order to stay competitive in the global economy .

Market forces are investing in research and development of more advanced, yet cost-effective surgical instruments. Abbott, also expects to launch several more products this year and also have several next generation instrument systems for haematology, immunochemistry and blood screening in development.

There have been reports that the global market for surgical equipment will exceed $7 billion by 2016 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 6% from 2009 to 2016. India and china are going to be the growth engines for this demand due to the increase in their health care infrastructure as well as the increasing preference for minimally invasive surgeries. Out of the BRIC economies, India and China are expected to grow in excess of 8% for the next two years.

To stay in tune with the market requirement, surgical equipment exporters and suppliers keep looking for latest technologies, to maximize their profits and to bring a sizeable foreign exchange to their country.

Surgical equipment which are specially designed tools or devices for performing specific actions of carrying out desired effects during a surgery or operation comes in wide range of varieties like operation theatre equipment, pipe line accessories, word vacuum with regulator, bpc flow meter with humidifier, mox regulator, safety key plug, orthopaedic instruments, bone screws, silicone resuscitators, incubation instruments, rubber accessories, oxygen therapy equipment, surgical blades, blood lancet, disposable blade remover, post mortem knives, prep blades, surgical scissors, re-tractors, needle holders, suture instruments, artery forceps, dissecting forceps etc.

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The other day on my way to home, I was confronted with a huge billboard, boasting of the first ever 50% sale, from one of the major players in the home furnishing industry in India. Though I had no plan to buy anything, still the curiosity bug got better of me and I decided to check in, to see what was there on the offer.

The rugs, curtains, towels, cushion covers, bed items, duvat covers, shams, quilts, coverlets, euro shams, pillow, bed skirts, bolsters, neck rests etc. was all made to look very attractive, in an effort to woo a buyer's impulse purchase vein. However, even after the the so called sale , it was still, steeply priced , which wasn't surprising ;-)

One interesting trend which I observed, was the invasion of technology and innovation in the home furnishing industry. The products on display were more durable, more stylish, more appealing by blending the latest technology features along with the comfort requirement. Another trend which caught my imagination was the extensive use of Natural fibres which could be because of the renewed interest in eco-friendliness and sustainability .

The Home Furnishings Industry in India offers a range of highly sought after products like bedspreads, furnishing fabrics, curtains, rugs, durries, carpets, placemats, cushion covers, table covers, linen, kitchen accessories, made-ups, bed spreads, bath linen etc. Home Furnishings manufacturers in India are creating their own niche and don't shy away from testing the foreign waters for their business expansion needs.

Indian home furnishing industry is also influenced by traditional motifs and design, though they keep experimenting with western elements like the use of lace, minimalism etc. Such designs are of great interest to the new age customers resulting in higher sales to the end supplier.

Today, the home furnishing industry in India is a force to reckon with. Years of experience, skilled labour, state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment etc. has become a trademark for India's home furnishing industry in the western arena.

Home furnishing exporters are well aware of the fact that the Indian products are a big rage all over the world and they are not leaving any stone unturned to cash on this opportunity. The industry analysts, as expected, are quite gung-ho about the home furnishing exporters, next quarter's profit statement.

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One of the recent case study - on how to brand a product took, Fritolay's Aliva as its subject. Aliva intended to sell their salted biscuits and had two major challenges to take care of

1.Salted Biscuits was already a saturated segment.

2.Urban folks preferred chips to salted biscuits.

So what Aliva did to take on the challenge was to smartly package their salted biscuits , the way chips are done and marketed it through a cheesy ad campaign. It evoked enough curiosity and it worked, leading to instant success of the product.

Lesson learnt : Attractive and Creative Packaging can do a lot for your product sales and have become an important factor in increasing the sales of any company.

Needless to say, the Packaging industry continues to prosper even in the downturn. The worldwide packaging machinery market is likely to exceed $40 billion annually by 2015 according GIA, Global Industry Analysts Inc.

A few Industry Analysts are sceptical about what is causing this growth that too when the US. packaging market- the largest in the world, has reached a level of maturity. This growth is being attributed to increased consumption and higher disposable incomes in the developing countries like India, China etc.

Packaging is required not only for protecting & preserving the product but also for displaying informing about the products to the buyers. Now Packaging is used as a compelling marketing tool for persuading the consumer, in purchasing the products. The impressive graphic & physical design that we get see on the packages is due to the vast improvement in the technology of packaging machines, offlate.

Packaging machine can be categorized according to the type of product being packaged.There are assorted packaging machines which perform specific operations like wrap, seal, fill and form machines, pallet & tying machines, label, box & case machines etc. Packaging equipments are used in various industries such as food processing industry, pharmaceutical, chemical and so on.

Packaging Equipment suppliers in China, India etc. are grabbing shares of not only of their own country's business but are also exporting to other countries. It seems like in the upcoming times the Packaging machinery exporters will surely scale new heights .

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Fashion Accessories Suppliers are keen to forget the recent downturn as a bad dream amidst hope and expectation that the second half of 2010 might give their business a fresh lease of life. The exporters across the globe had a harrowed time in the last couple of years and they are now anticipating a quick recovery. Fashion accessories suppliers in particular are quite optimistic about the year end high.

A recent study of an Asian region supports this optimism, which says that, overseas sales could climb by at least 10 percent in the upcoming months.The Report, covered all the major fashion accessories like belts, buckles, sunglasses, optical frames, reading glasses, gloves, hats, caps, hair accessories, hosiery and neckwear.

Fashion accessories such as jewelry, gloves, handbags, hats, belts, scarves, watches, sunglasses, pins, stockings, bow ties, leg warmers, leggings, neckties, suspenders, and tights thrive on impulse purchase rather than a planned one and thus is a special segment to promote and market.

In the time of high inflation when Profitability is jeopardized by rising material and labor costs, there are hardly any option left, for these suppliers. They can either

1. Pass on the burden to the buyer

2. or Find creative ways to cut the cost of production and promotion.

To pass on the burden to the buyers is a very critical step and if not executed properly, then, it can adversely affect the sales in total. The other option is to look for cutting the costs of all the overheads including the cost of advertisement and promotion.

Many B2B exporters are experimenting with online B2B portals to promote their products and services. These portals not only bring down the cost of promotion , they also help the buyers and exporters increase their business network and in return increase the business queries/leads generated, in a short span of time.

Not many can predict if the end of 2010 would be able to bring some joy to the the face of Fashion Accessories Suppliers or not, however it could certainly change the way these suppliers promote their business.

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I am not an avid telewatcher , though once in a while I don't mind catching up with Discovery's - Seconds Before Disaster. This serial analyses and probes into the possible reasons of infamous past accidents and disasters . In one of the episode, they focussed on what led to the destruction of the mighty TITANIC ship. They tried various theories and in the end concluded, that it was the low quality rivet which led to the breakage of such a mighty ship.

Think about it again, a rivet (a type of fastener) was the weakest link in the chain, leading to one of the worst disasters of the world . Can you believe it ? Here is another one : Boeing Co. has recently halted flight tests on its new 787 jet after finding that some of the planes have improperly installed fasteners in the tail.

Don't you think , we don't realise even for a second, what an important role - rivets sand fasteners, play in our lives and we almost take them for granted.

From the chair that we sit on, to the bed we sleep, the automobiles we travel, in almost every hook and corner of our life, rivets and fasteners play a life saving role. For those who don't know what a fastener is , here is the definition: A Fastener is the universal component that is used for creating non-permanent joints and a rivet is a permanent mechanical fastener.

The most popular type of fasteners available include screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, retaining rings, pipe plugs, pins, panel fasteners, clinch studs, bolts, bits, and anchors. Industrial fasteners are different from the one used in residential building. Aeroplane's fasteners are different from the one used in boats and ships. Fasteners are usually classified according to the material that is used for manufacturing them which could be stainless steel, copper, heavy iron or titanium .

Fasteners serve a basic yet an important purpose and have acquired great importance in almost every industry . Each component in a machinery or vehicle is dependent upon the fasteners that hold it together. A small glitch here and there and you have an accident in the waiting. Fastener suppliers adhere to highest quality standards to ensure nothing goes wrong from their end

Needless to say, Fastener industry is quite competitive and the fastener suppliers across the globe remain in business throughout the year.

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Currency depreciation in the far off Europe is giving the Carpet exporters and suppliers in India sleepless nights ! That's the effect of globalization. Here, everything and everyone is interconnected and a crisis in an all together different part of the world can have its impact in each and every related corner.

Indian carpet industry depends heavily on exporters and suppliers and the west is a huge market for them. The Euro crisis has rattled them and its quite natural for them to be perplexed about it, as it directly impacts their profit margins.

According to a news report, the Euro value had depreciated to almost Rs 54 and since the orders are normally booked 6 - 12 months prior to the delivery, the exporters have received devalued payments. Most of the carpet manufacturers and suppliers are worried as the fresh orders have slowed down and the importers are unwilling to renegotiate the prices. This is leading to a hit of around 40-50 percent on the carpet exporter's revenue.

The most sought after carpets types that are usually sold are Woven, Needlefelt, Knotted and Tufted. The Major belts of carpets production include Bhadohi, Mirzapur and Agra in Uttar Pradesh, Jaipur, Bikaner in Rajasthan, Panipat in Haryana and Kashmir. Indian carpets manufacturers makes carpet of various types including Chainstich Rugs, Tufted Woolen Carpets, Hand-knotted Woolen Carpets, GABBE Woolen Carpets, Pure Silk Carpets, Handmade Woolen Dhurries, Staple or Synthetic Carpets.

The moment, the carpet exporters were about to take a breathe of relief as the US market (the largest importer of Indian carpets with 50 per cent market share) was showing signs of recovery, the news of Euro crisis arrived. This is now pushing them to explore new options as a remedy measure.

The new options include an effective online promotional campaign and participation in the trade shows abroad, which gives them a good ROI on their overall expenditure . Many of these traders are switching to the charm of online promotion in the B2B marketplace, which is helping them get better leads, leading to more conversion. These B2B online marketplaces are not only cost-effective in comparison to traditional media, they also mean better leads and more assured business.

Earlier only the small or medium level exporters used to deal in the Online b2b marketplace however now the top line exporters are also using it, to minimize their cost of advertisement and promotion. Needless to say, the carpet exporters in India have a fair share of worries on their mind, however now, they also have a ray of hope in the form of online b2b marketplace.

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For a change we don't need an octopus to predict if the Sports Goods Exporters and manufacturers will post better profits this year or not ! With many, major sports events lined up including the about to be concluded FIFA Football World Cup 2010, the upcoming Commonwealth games and the icing on the cake - the cricket world cup (scheduled for early next year) - have together fuelled the demand of sports equipment like never before and without a doubt, the sports goods exporters aren't complaining.

There have been tough times for these exporters and suppliers in the past and these international events have given them an opportunity to strike back, reap the benefits and break even, even in this troublesome economy.

Most of the sports goods suppliers who deal in fitness equipment, training equipment, soccer accessories, ground marker, sports equipment, cricket bat, cricket ball, rugby accessories, track accessories etc. are optimistic of ending this year on a high.

To the surprise of many sports goods manufacturers the main source of getting bulk orders has been the web. Online B2B portals provides an ideal platform to these exporters for promoting their products at a global level. These portals offers several value-added services and products to the exporters to ensure maximum visibility for their products and helps in finding the right buyers.

No doubt, the effectiveness of these portals in helping companies reach the target audience has helped them gain popularity among the the exim community. "Initially we didn't think much about these portals and thought that they may not deal in accordance with our requirement, however we were plesantly surprised to see the number of queries we receive through them and have decided to focus more on the online promotion to get better export orders." said one of the sports goods exporter, echoing the sentiments of others.

Sports dont just keep one fit, infact, now with the influx of corporate money into it, many are taking it as a serious career option. No wonder, one can easily see the rise of sports academies and various training institutions all over. These academies in return are fuelling the further demand for sports goods much to the delight of sports equipment manufacturers.

If you are a sports good manufacturer or exporter , don't forget to get listed on the B2B portals and laugh your way to the bank !

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The Gold and silver is passe, beads are in ! If any industry has benefited from the sky-high prices of Gold and silver, it is no doubt the - beads industry. Beads exporters are rejoicing the rise in demand, doing their best to maximize the profits and give the bead lovers - the best of their creations without any compromise in quality.

For those who are wondering how come a small, decorative object that is usually pierced for threading or stringing is proving to a popular alternative to those who have a passion for jewelry, need to check the stats. Beads Manufacturers and Exporters across the globe are reporting substantial profits, giving something to cheer for in this downturn.

The history suggests that the first ever-durable ornaments ever possessed by human beings are thought to have been beads. They can be used to adorn the body, either as jewellery or sewn into clothes and improves the overall valuation of any item worth collecting.

Beads are popularly worn as necklaces and bracelets and come in various shapes and sizes. Beads can be broadly classified on the basis of the material they are made up of like Pearl beads, Glass Beads, Crystal Beads, Semi precious stone beads, Seed Beads, Plastic Bead, Metal Beads, Wooden Beads, Stone Beads, Bone Beads etc.

The technique or the art of making things with beads is known as bead work. Usually, you can weave the beads together with some specialized thread, or strung onto thread or paste them to a surface, however, the specialized bead weaving techniques are Simple Loop, S Loop, Finishing with clamp – Stopper Finishing with clamp - Knot, Opening a jump ring etc.

Beads, an affordable option, give an outlet to a bead lover's creativity who can do various possibilities to whip up a masterpiece of his own. For bead creators (across the world) it is a passion to live for, for those who buy and wear it as a jewellery item it gives them their very own style statement, to showcase their impeccable fashion sense. Not only that - beads are durable, easy to transport, wildly diverse and on top of it, they also look highly fashionable !

In countries like Africa, Europe and Arabian countries, beads from India are in great demand, with orders increasing every year. Indian glass beads are usually in great demand worldwide due to their less prices and great designs. Beads exporters who export beaded jewelry and bead accessories in bulk signify the further strengthening of the beads industry worldwide.

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