India’s new 15-year tax break could unlock global rough diamond tradeIndia is closer to becoming a global rough diamond hub. A new tax exemption will attract foreign companies to trade rough diamonds. This me...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
India's services growth slows to 4½-year low in July as demand weakensIndia's services sector expanded slowly in July, reaching a 53-month low. New business inflows moderated across domestic and international ...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.22 AM IST
China US trade restrictions explained: Why drones have become the latest battlegroundChina now requires government approval for drone exports to the United States. This move escalates the technology competition between the t...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
FTAs must drive manufacturing, GVC integration and high-tech investmentA new committee will monitor India's free trade agreements and export barriers. It must also address import efficiency for competitive glob...
05 Aug, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
India-UK trade pact to boost agri, auto exports with lower tariffs, better market access: ExpertsThe India-UK CETA agreement enhances agricultural exports by reducing tariffs on processed food products. This pact improves India's price ...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
India's July services sector growth slides to over four-year low as demand wilts: PMIIndia's services sector growth slowed significantly in July, reaching its weakest pace in over four years. New business expansion was moder...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
India's exports from SEZs up 11.8% in 2025-26: GovtExports from special economic zones experienced a remarkable boost in 2025-26, eclipsing USD 185 billion. The pharmaceutical industry also ...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Trade deals open new markets for Indian medical device makers, but import risks remain: AiMeDThe EU offers the biggest long-term opportunity for Indian medical device makers, while the UK has more immediate strategic value, says AiM...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
Tea Board launches NCVET-approved tea tasting courses to build skilled workforceThe Tea Board of India has unveiled innovative skill development courses in tea tasting, authorized by NCVET. Designed to nurture a skilled...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
From protection to competitiveness: How FTAs can help India become a global dairy export leaderFTAs could be used as a catalyst for reforms in India's dairy ecosystem, say experts.
03 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
More dialogue needed between youth & policymakers as AI creating uncertainty about jobs: Ex - NITI Aayog VCFormer NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar urged policymakers to engage with India's youth. He highlighted youth frustration over job pros...
02 Aug, 2026, 10.49 AM IST
First tariff-free Scottish salmon shipment arrives in Bengaluru under UK-India CETAThe consignment of fresh farmed Scottish salmon, produced by Bakkafrost and imported by Bengaluru-based Sashimi Foods Private Limited, reac...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
India 25 notches up on global competitiveness indexIndia advanced 25 places to rank 57th globally in a competitiveness index. This improvement reflects sustained efforts in reducing market d...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
India’s merchandise exports to new FTA partners are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2035: ASSOCHAMThe new wave of India’s FTAs is expected to bolster opportunities for Indian exporters in developed markets through its nine new FTAs with ...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
How the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme could make India a global electronics manufacturing hubIndia's new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme prioritses scale and exports. This strategy aims to build a robust electronics manufacturing ...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Gujarat industry seeks easier access to incentives, lower cost of doing businessIndustry stakeholders say the opportunity for them lies in strengthening the link between its large industrial base and MSMEs while reducin...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Indian textile exporters may lose competitiveness despite lower US tariff as rival countries get quota exemptions: ReportThe report noted that India remains one of the relative beneficiaries of the new US tariff regime overall.
28 Jul, 2026, 10.36 AM IST