India’s July exports hit record $44.2 billion despite West Asia crisisIndia's goods exports grew significantly in July, driven by engineering and electronics sectors. Imports also increased, leading to a wider...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.13 AM IST
Gold shines despite duty hike, silver imports tumble 66% in JulyGold imports rose slightly in July, while silver imports significantly declined. This trend followed a sharp increase in the customs duty o...
13 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
India in 'regular contact' with US on trade deal, says Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgarwalCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal says India-US trade talks remain on track despite tariff shifts, as both sides stay committed to February...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
China to keep imposing anti-dumping duties on Indian single-mode optical fibre importsChina will continue anti-dumping duties on Indian optical fibre for five years. This decision follows a review which concluded dumping coul...
13 Aug, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACUIndia and the Southern African Customs Union signed terms to start trade negotiations. This move revives talks after previous rounds stalle...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
DPIIT, MSME Ministry sign MoU to propel India's GI products into global marketsThe collaborative framework aims to enhance the livelihoods of indigenous artisans, weavers, and producers, while simultaneously strengthen...
12 Aug, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
India-SACU trade pact talks to begin by September, conclude within a yearIndia and Southern African Customs Union will sign terms of reference for trade pact negotiations soon. These talks are expected to conclud...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Piyush Goyal pushes for onboarding more state agencies to GeMPiyush Goyal, the Commerce Minister, has advocated for broadening India’s public procurement platform, GeM. He stressed the need to bring m...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.20 AM IST
DPIIT signs 5 MoUs to expand digital, cloud and investment support for startupsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with indust...
08 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
India stresses security of seafarers as "high priority" after Indian vessel sinks off Yemen; calls for safe, unimpeded passageIndia's External Affairs Ministry stressed seafarer safety following a Red Sea vessel sinking. All thirteen Indian nationals aboard were su...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
EXIM Bank to be implementing agency for interest subvention support for exporters: DGFTThe commerce ministry announced EXIM Bank will implement export credit interest subvention. This transition from the Reserve Bank of India ...
07 Aug, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
India proposes BRICS incubator network, startup innovation fundIndia proposed a BRICS incubator network and a startup innovation fund. Ministers adopted a joint declaration to advance industrial growth ...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
No concessions, commitments on ethanol import for fuel blending from US in trade talksIndia has dismissed claims regarding United States ethanol imports for fuel blending. All ethanol procurement for the blending program is s...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
No commitments relating to ethanol import from US for fuel blending under FTA talks: GovtIndia's government has clarified trade pact negotiations with the US. No concessions were made regarding ethanol imports for fuel blending....
06 Aug, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Government approves senior bureaucrats' postings to IMF, ADBThe Centre has approved several key foreign postings for senior bureaucrats. Satyajit Mohanty will represent India at the International Civ...
05 Aug, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Commerce ministry notifies norms for inventory-based e-commerce exportsNew government norms permit foreign investment in inventory-based e-commerce for exports. Companies must register as Exporter-on-Record to ...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST