India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Govt drafts customs playbook for 100 imports to streamline FTA benefitsThe government is creating a customs playbook for key imported goods. This initiative aims to standardize the faceless customs regime acros...
06 Aug, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
Make working in the Gulf safe & secureA staggering number of Indian workers are facing fatal risks in Gulf countries, constituting almost 50% of worker deaths abroad. Between 20...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.03 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 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
India’s next phase of textile growth hinges on winning global buyers’ confidence: Messe FrankfurtThe upcoming Gartex Texprocess India, jointly organised by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and MEX Exhibitions Pvt Ltd, will be h...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
New Zealand refuses to reveal document allegedly showing preferential visa treatment for IndiansNew Zealand has refused to release a confidential government document that Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters says contains proposals for...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
India-US 'economic partnership continues' to grow despite pending trade deal: USISPF CEO Mukesh AghiUS-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mukesh Aghi on Friday said that the economic part...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
US imposes new 50% tariffs on a wide range of Canadian productsThe United States is imposing a 50% tariff on many Canadian goods. This follows Canada's alleged discriminatory treatment of American cars ...
21 Jul, 2026, 06.19 AM IST
India’s edible oil industry flags 17-fold surge in Nepal imports, seeks policy reviewIn a pressing appeal, the Indian Vegetable Oil Producers' Association urges a swift revision of India's edible oil import regulations. Rece...
20 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Downstream aluminium industry says duty structure hurting competitiveness, seeks reliefDownstream aluminium manufacturers are urging the government to reduce import duties. Higher global metal prices and freight costs pressure...
19 Jul, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
India flags off first jewellery export consignment to the UK under landmark India–UK CETAThe inaugural shipment comprises $10 million worth of gold jewellery, diamond jewellery, silver jewellery and platinum jewellery, exported ...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
US says Brazil's tariff concessions favour India, Mexico in 301 probeThe United States Trade Representative announced tariffs on certain Brazilian imports. These tariffs target Brazil's preferential trade arr...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
India-UK FTA offers big opportunity, but implementation gaps remain: IndustryBusinesses welcome the pact but seek clarity on implementation details and regulations. Technical standards and rules of origin require fur...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
India-UK CETA duty benefits to require CBIC digital authenticationIndia will implement digital authentication for UK exporter origin declarations starting July 15. This new process requires customs to issu...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
India-UK trade pact: CBIC issues guidelines on implementation of self-certification of origin declarationsNew guidelines for self-certification of origin declarations are now in effect. This change applies to the India-UK Comprehensive Economic ...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.29 PM IST