Month: April 2025

UK manufacturing output volumes were broadly unchanged in the quarter to April, with 14 out of 17 sub-sectors reporting lower volumes, an industry survey found. Manufacturers expect output to marginally fall in the three months...

Avery Dennison has reported net sales of $2.1 billion in Q1 2025, down 0.1 per cent YoY but up 2.3 per cent organically. Adjusted EPS rose 0.4 per cent to $2.30. Materials and Solutions segments delivered strong margins despite...

India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes has expanded the scope of tax collected at source (TCS) to encompass a wider range of luxury goods priced over ₹1 million (~$11,714.03) This list of luxury goods includes handbags, purses,...

Africa’s fabric imports rose 6.87 per cent to $7.621 billion in 2024, recovering from the pandemic-induced slump but showing stagnation in recent years. China remained the top supplier with a 46 per cent share. Import volumes...