Govt 'deceiving' cotton farmers, textile sector in US deal: Rahul GandhiCongress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised the BJP government, saying it is shortchanging Indian cotton farmers and textile exporters in t...
14 Feb, 2026, 11.27 PM IST
Bangladesh-US trade deal fails to rattle India’s apparel market: ExportersIndian garment exporters remain unconcerned about Bangladesh's new US trade deal. A slight tariff reduction for Bangladesh offers little ad...
11 Feb, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
The trade deal that stitches US gains while Bangladesh threads the needle of riskBangladesh's recent trade agreement with the United States appears to be a double-edged sword for its garment industry. Although it provide...
11 Feb, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Changing faces of India’s FTAs: A long way since Bangkok AgreementFrom the Bangkok agreement (or APTA) to IPEF, India’s FTA journey has evolved significantly, reflecting its commitment to foster internatio...
07 Oct, 2023, 10.38 PM IST
Rising Bangladesh exports hold lessons for India: Eco SurveyBangladesh's share in world exports has increased from 0.1 per cent in 2011 to 0.3 per cent in 2019. The top five export commodities (from ...
29 Jan, 2021, 08.07 PM IST
ET Analysis: China’s economic muscle flexing globally set alarm bells ringing in BangladeshChinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Dhaka a few years back promised investments to develop the country’s infrastructure. But more than ...
20 Aug, 2020, 02.05 PM IST
ET analysis: China's trade concessions to Bangladesh a 'dual-deficit and debt trap'This so called “diplomatic victory” by China involving duty free access taking advantage of the pandemic can only push a promising economy ...
11 Jul, 2020, 01.56 PM IST
India plans to enhance trade with BangladeshLast week’s decision to resume border trade via West Bengal despite opposition from the Mamata Banerjee government will help increase Bangl...
10 Jul, 2020, 10.02 AM IST
Customs told to keep an eye on garments imported via BangladeshThe DRI has asked the customs wing to look carefully at the origin certificates issued for such consignments by Bangladesh trade bodies.
26 Aug, 2019, 08.33 AM IST
India to provide tariff concessions on 3,142 items to APTA membersAPTA is an initiative under the UN ESCAP for trade expansion through exchange of tariff concessions among developing country members of the...
02 Jul, 2018, 03.01 PM IST
Cabinet approves deeper tariff cuts to APTA countriesThe margin of preference (MoP) has been increased from 23.9% of 33.45%, implying that duties on each of the products will be reduced by a t...
12 Sep, 2016, 05.41 PM IST
Government approves exchange of tariff concessions under APTASince this is a preferential trade agreement, the basket of items as well as extent of tariff concessions are enlarged during the trade neg...
12 Sep, 2016, 03.05 PM IST
Draft Cabinet note seeks to grant unilateral entry to Bangladesh vehiclesThe government is of the view that giving access to vehicles from Bangladesh will eventually facilitate cross-border trade.
19 Jun, 2014, 01.05 AM IST
- India asks Bangladesh to allow ships between Vizag and Chittagong
The notification from Bangladesh holds importance as it will mean continued exports of raw materials to Bangladesh from India.
30 Jan, 2013, 07.26 AM IST
- India not ready to support trade sops for Pak textiles
India has refused to support trade concessions offered by the European Union to Pakistan's textile industry as a flood relief measure .
28 Mar, 2011, 06.00 AM IST
- India, Bangladesh to discuss Tipaimukh, trade, terror Tuesday
Ahead of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's trip here later this year, India and Bangladesh will hold talks Tuesday on sensitive issues like th...
07 Sep, 2009, 08.06 PM IST
- India allows export of non-basmati rice to Bangladesh
The government has allowed export of 50,000 tons of non-basmati rice to Bangladesh even though there is a restriction on the commodity's ov...
20 Feb, 2008, 08.47 PM IST