West Bengal, often called the "Harvest Land" of handicrafts and handlooms, is home to a rich tradition of artisanal crafts that have flourished for centuries. Among the wide variety of crafts that the state is known for, jute handicrafts stand out due to their eco-friendliness, strength, and versatility. The Bengal crafts, known for their intricate designs and high-quality materials, have earned a significant place in India’s handicraft market. One of the key reasons behind the continued success of these crafts is the ready availability of raw materials and low labor costs in the region, making West Bengal a hub for such endeavors.

Trends | Gifts
Why Handmade in 2023? Handmade is the very idea of creating something unique, which involves the intensity of the handsewn, handcrafted or even hand finished, creating a market revolutionising the principles of both subsistence, and substance. The products one purchases today should have stories to pass on, and messages to deliver, for at least, as long as the shelf life of the product remains.
Sustainability | Environmental
ATA CARNET SYSTEM The ATA Carnet system, also known as the "Passport for Goods," was introduced in 1961 as a way to streamline the process of temporary importation of goods. It was developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) as a standardized, internationally recognized document for the temporary importation of goods. The ATA Carnet is used in place of a bond or deposit, and it eliminates the need for businesses and individuals to pay import duties or taxes on goods that are temporarily imported into a country.
Sustainability | Governance
What is the SASB ? The disclosure of financially significant sustainability information by businesses to their investors is governed by SASB Standards. The Standards, which are available for 77 industries, pinpoint the subset of environmental, social, and governance issues that are most crucial to each sector's financial performance.
Sustainability | Governance
What are SASB standards ? The SASB defines "sustainability" as corporate operations that uphold or improve a company's capacity to generate value over the long term. Businesses can gain from using the standards by increasing performance, transparency, and risk management. SASB standards can benefit investors by promoting comparable, dependable, and financially significant reporting. The Standards Association of Chartered Accountants (SASB) has developed a set of 77 industry-specific sustainability accounting standards. Each SASB standard describes the industry that is the subject of the standard, as well as any assumptions about the predominant business model and industry segments that are included.
Business Management | Resources
Dispute resolution is the process of resolving a dispute or conflict between different parties. It can be an effective way of solving a conflict without having to go to court. If the client does not make the payment they are required to, the following methods of dispute resolution can be considered:
Sustainability | Impact
There are 28 different fabrics in the world currently and fabric is used to create several different products ranging from clothes and cases to furniture and lighting.There are over 100 billion fabric based garments alone.. The industry is a global one that is thriving in the current global economy, however developing fabric based products is not an easy task. We have broken down the process into 6 steps each will describe a different element of the process in detail. Starting off with …


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