World MSME Day: Global trade risks weigh on MSMEs; industry seeks competitiveness-focused reformsIndian MSMEs are urging a policy overhaul to boost global competitiveness, citing challenges from geopolitical shifts and supply chain disr...
07 Jul, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
India-UK FTA takes effect on July 15, but the real test lies beyond tariff cutsIndia-UK FTA success depends on improving competitiveness of Indian manufacturers, say industry experts.
07 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
EU's CBAM poses major compliance challenge for Indian MSMEs; Experts seek urgent government supportIndian MSMEs are struggling with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, facing compliance hurdles due to a lack of financial and tech...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
India's clean energy transition needs cleaner industrial supply chainsIndia's clean energy ambitions depend not just on renewable capacity but also on decarbonising industries. Cleaner supply chains, green man...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
EU’s carbon tax kicks in from Jan 1, may hit Indian steel and aluminium exports: GTRIThe EU's carbon tax on metals, including steel and aluminium, comes into effect from Thursday, impacting India's exports. Indian exporters ...
31 Dec, 2025, 10.50 AM IST
CBAM, permanent establishment rules, transfer pricing key in India’s outbound FDI: EYEY's report highlights how environmental concerns and clean energy challenges could impact Indian companies investing abroad. The report de...
07 May, 2024, 01.50 PM IST
A $64-billion export market for India faces a clouded future as EU’s carbon tax mechanism kicks inA big section of industry is still grappling with the complex regulations of the carbon tax, though the first phase only mandates reporting...
14 Oct, 2023, 09.08 AM IST
Exporters seek clarity on EU's carbon certificationExporters are seeking clarity on how the European Union will provide certification for industries' carbon footprint when the EU Carbon Bord...
01 Oct, 2023, 01.33 AM IST
Stay on your toes for carbon footprintsPricing carbon is an effective and equitable option. India will have to do this through an administered carbon price or tax, and a market-d...
25 Sep, 2023, 11.31 PM IST
WTO flags trade concerns over proposed EU carbon border taxThe World Trade Organization (WTO) has raised concerns about unilateral environmental measures and trade restrictions. The WTO flagged the ...
13 Sep, 2023, 12.30 AM IST
Industry concerned over data reporting requirements under EU's carbon tax; urges govt interventionIndian industry sectors, particularly steel, have expressed concerns over the burdensome data reporting requirements imposed by the Europea...
07 Sep, 2023, 05.34 PM IST
Advance preparation by exporters, govt must comply with EU's carbon tax: GTRIA report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the Indian government and exporters to take immediate action to deal with...
22 Aug, 2023, 05.04 PM IST
Two official teams from India, EU to discuss carbon tax issuesThe European Union (EU) is introducing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from October 1 this year. It would have an impact on s...
28 Jun, 2023, 01.46 PM IST
Further study needed on CBAM impact on trade, enterprises, consumers: Piyush GoyalOctober 1 this year, when non-EU steel producers must report direct and indirect emissions. Domestic companies from seven carbon-intensive ...
17 May, 2023, 06.20 PM IST
EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: Why should Indian industry care?If Indian businesses desire to integrate themselves into global value chains and the future trading order that will be driven by a critical...
10 Nov, 2022, 05.08 PM IST