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India aiming for $100 billion gems and jewellery exports by 2040: Commerce SecretaryIndia has set an ambitious target of reaching USD 100 billion in gems and jewellery exports by 2040. Achieving this goal hinges on innovati...
India’s exports to US hold firm after a year of Trump’s tariffsThe US continues to account for about 20% of India’s exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhi’s push to diversify trade. New agreement...
Investors in limbo as government’s deeptech fund disbursal stretches onBack in June, ET reported about 20 Indian investors, including Ideaspring and Chiratae, were lined up for capital allocation. These VCs, in...
I-T department officials discuss roadmap for improving services for taxpayersSenior Income Tax officials met in Jaipur for a two-day conclave. They discussed improving taxpayer services and reducing litigation for th...
India, Armenia sign MoU on innovation and shared production in defence industryIndia and Armenia signed a defense cooperation MoU on August 17, 2026. This agreement focuses on research, development, innovation, and sha...
Nifty to hit 50,000 before 2035? Raamdeo Agrawal maps 3 valuation-based timelinesThe Nifty 50 index might soar to 50,000 in the next six to nine years. This forecast hinges on the fluctuations of price-to-earnings ratios...
Unveiling the high-powered ETSA 2026 jury; Zepto's profitability pushThe Economic Times Startup Awards (ETSA) is back for a 12th edition. Today, we announce the high-powered jury and nominations for two categ...
BJP announces new national office-bearers team under President Nitin Nabin; Smriti Irani, Piyush Goyal among key names, check full listThe Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its new national office-bearers team. Several new faces have been assigned key organisational resp...
India, Armenia explore new avenues to bolster defence cooperationIndia and Armenia explored new avenues to bolster defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met with Armenia's Defence Mini...
Zepto IPO: Raamdeo Agrawal says it was premature for the quick-commerce firm to tap public market. Here’s whyMarket veteran Raamdeo Agrawal has called Zepto’s IPO plans premature after the quick-commerce firm deferred its proposed listing amid valu...
Govt seeks applications to appoint two CCI members to avoid lack of quorumThe corporate affairs ministry is seeking applications for two Competition Commission of India members. This appointment will strengthen th...
India, US remain in regular contact on proposed trade deal: Commerce SecretaryIndia remains in regular contact with the United States regarding their proposed trade deal. Both nations are committed to the framework ag...
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...
US flags dozens of trade partners as risks for aiding tariff evasionThe Trump administration flagged dozens of US trading partners Thursday as potential risks in aiding Chinese tariff evasion, vowing to tap ...
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...
India’s July trade deficit widens to $31.98 bn from $30.43 bn in JuneIndia’s merchandise trade deficit widened to $31.98 billion in July from $30.43 billion in June, exceeding economists’ estimate of $30.20 b...
India, S African customs union ink terms to launch trade talksIndia and the Southern African Customs Union have commenced discussions by signing Terms of Reference for a trade agreement. Expected to fi...
India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: OfficialCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing tra...
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...
India needs enabling ecosystem for green trade, says Commerce SecretaryIndia's Commerce Secretary highlighted sustainability regulations in global trade. He stressed creating an ecosystem for industry to adopt ...