India’s trade strategy: Moving beyond FTAsCurrently, India’s FTA utilisation rate hovers around 25% compared to 70-80% in developed economies.
19 Jun, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Italian proverb of the day: 'Those who know, do; those who don't...' The ancient Italian wisdom that separates dreamers from doersItalian proverb of the day: An Italian proverb, “Chi sa fa, chi non sa insegna” (“Those who know, do; those who don't know, teach”), emphas...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Duty tweaking required to boost domestic aluminium-based manufacturing: GTRIIndia's aluminium sector faces policy distortions. A think tank proposes removing import duties on raw aluminium and adding export duties o...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
PM Modi holds 'very fruitful' meeting with German Chancellor Merz at G7, discuss trade, defencePrime Minister Narendra Modi met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the G7 Summit. They reviewed the India-Germany Strategic Partnership a...
17 Jun, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
Psychology says talking to yourself when you’re alone isn’t a sign of loneliness; it’s one of the brain’s smartest tools for regulating emotion and rehearsing decisionsTalking to yourself is a common and often beneficial habit, not a sign of being unhinged. Research indicates that self-talk aids in plannin...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | Quality has rarely been this cheap relative to junk; 3 themes to buy now: Saurabh MukherjeaQuality stocks in India and globally are at their cheapest in years. Saurabh Mukherjea highlights export-oriented manufacturing, European a...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
“I have never gone out without a man”: Indian househelp spends a day alone in Thailand and returns with new friendsIndian Househelp's first day alone in Thailand: A day that began with nervousness turned into an experience of self-discovery for Reshma, a...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
From bombs to billions: The strange economics of US-Iran peace dealIran and United States are set to sign a peace deal involving significant financial concessions and sanctions relief for Iran. The deal see...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
FTAs building a new trade architecture for Viksit BharatIndia is actively pursuing Free Trade Agreements to boost market access and shield its businesses. These agreements target complementary ec...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
India, Slovakia upgrade ties to comprehensive partnership; ink 11 pactsThe two leaders also agreed to work towards the "earliest" implementation of the India-European Union free trade agreement that is expected...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India chair on AI to be set up in a Slovakian university: PM ModiIndia and Slovakia have elevated their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishmen...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
'India-Slovakia ties elevated to Comprehensive Partnership': PM ModiIndia and Slovakia have upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Slovak counterpar...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
'Not an era of war': EAM Jaishankar calls for dialogue & diplomacy as global conflicts escalateIndia's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar met with Bulgarian leaders. He stressed dialogue and diplomacy to resolve global conflicts. He highli...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.14 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
Finalising a deal for Brahmos missiles with Indonesia will top the agenda of PM Modi's Jakarta tripPrime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to focus on concluding a deal to supply BrahMos missile missiles to Indonesia during his Jakarta v...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
FTA talks with EAEU likely to take up agri, marine goodsIndia will discuss easing export compliance for marine goods, agricultural items, and processed foods with the Eurasian Economic Union. Tal...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
India-UK trade deal moving forward, though steel issue may delay launchTalks on a free trade deal between Britain and India are moving swiftly. Trade Minister Peter Kyle stated discussions are going well. While...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.00 AM IST