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As weight-loss drug users turn to dietary supplements, doctors, regulators raise flagsThe growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy is driving demand for dietary supplements in the US, as users seek to...
India-New Zealand FTA comes into force, offers zero-duty access for Indian goods, new visa pathwaysThe India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on Tuesday, marking India's 17th operational free trade pact and opening u...
France unrest leaves global brands with a burning problemFrance’s weekend unrest has left luxury boutiques and mainstream retailers grappling with vandalism, looting and disrupted trade. While bra...
US tariff waiver on Russian crude a comforting relief, but trade uncertainties persist: CareEdge Chief Economist Rajani SinhaCareEdge Chief Economist Raj Sinha said the US decision to waive sanctions provisions that could have led to tariffs of up to 100% on India...
India needs to leverage FTAs, export promotion mission initiatives to boost shipments: CII's BudhiaIndian businesses are encouraged to utilise free trade agreements and the export promotion mission for expansion. Recent data shows that In...
WTO chief sees lasting impact on trade from Middle East war and geopoliticsThe World Trade Organization projects significant declines in both imports and exports due to these challenges. Companies are revising thei...
India's BoP set to turn positive but below expectations amid oil import costs and widening trade deficit: ICICI BankIndia's Balance of Payments (BoP) is turning positive, but it is likely to remain lower than earlier expectations as elevated oil prices an...
India's September goods exports rise 23% as imports hit six-month low, narrowing trade deficitIndia's goods exports surged by 23% in September, totaling $44.4 billion, supported by significant gains in electronics, petroleum, and eng...
India's trade deficit widens to $30.21 billion in September despite 23% jump in exportsIn September, India's merchandise trade deficit expanded to $30.21 billion from $26.86 billion in August. Exports experienced a notable boo...
India-Chile trade negotiations: A quiet and strategic deal beyond tariffsIndia and Chile are progressing with negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement to enhance trade relations. The agreem...
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand to visit India on October 13Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand plans to visit India and the UAE from October 13 to October 16. She will meet with Ministe...
India needs open trade, a stronger WTO and a more proactive global role: ExpertsIndia's economic growth necessitates a stronger alignment of domestic priorities with international trade positions and agreements. The dis...
India to be fastest-growing large economy at 7.3% in 2026 as global trade slows to 4%, says UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, which is slower than the 4.4% expansion in 2025. Increased trade values are driven by risi...
Global trade to grow 4% in 2026, slower than 4.4% in 2025: UNCTADGlobal trade is projected to grow by 4% in 2026, although slower than the previous year. The report indicates higher trade values resulting...
World economic growth to slow to 2.6% in 2026, UN trade body saysGlobal economic growth is projected to slow to 2.6% in 2026 amid energy shocks from the Middle East crisis. Trade in goods and services is ...
WTO ups goods trade forecast on AI boom amid Middle East disruptionsWorld merchandise trade volume growth was stronger than expected and is now projected to reach 3.9% in 2026, up from 1.9% in the WTO's base...
AI drives global goods trade facing Trump tariffs, war headwindsGlobal goods trade is projected to grow significantly this year, driven primarily by demand for artificial intelligence products. Despite t...