US, Iran no closer to ending war as Gulf clashes flareTensions remain high between the US and Iran as both nations exchange fire in the Gulf. A fragile ceasefire is being tested by recent clash...
09 May, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flaresU.S. and Iran's efforts to end their conflict stall amid renewed clashes in the Gulf. A U.S. intelligence assessment suggests Iran can with...
09 May, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
After tariff wars, Trump is opening a new front in US-China rivalryThe US accuses China of stealing AI intellectual property, escalating the tech rivalry beyond tariffs. This move, potentially impacting chi...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
India‘s textile and apparel exports degrow by -2.22% in FY 26: Govt DataIndian textile and apparel exports saw a decline in fiscal year 26. Exports in March also registered a year-on-year drop. This comes after ...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
SEZs seek duty relief for three years, higher domestic sales limitSpecial Economic Zone developers and units are urging the government for extended domestic sales concessions. They want a three-year period...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.27 AM IST
Govt focusing on 50 countries to boost exportsIn response to US tariffs, the Indian government is formulating strategies to bolster exports by targeting 50 countries, primarily in the M...
11 Aug, 2025, 04.04 PM IST
India's $23 billion plan to rival China factories to lapse after it disappointsIndia's $23 billion initiative to boost domestic manufacturing is set to lapse after four years. Despite promises of cash payouts to firms ...
24 Mar, 2025, 10.25 AM IST
Jewellery, auto exports tap Africa, C AsiaThe analysis has shown that India has penetrated into what are termed as "absolutely new markets" in regions such as Africa, Central Asia, ...
26 Feb, 2024, 12.33 AM IST
Commerce & industry ministry prepares plan to promote trade, investment; identifies 12 priority countriesThe plan was prepared after an in-depth analysis of export-import trends. Under the plan, the task force has identified calender of activit...
05 Jul, 2023, 09.01 PM IST
102 priority items on government’s list to raise domestic manufacturing, cut importsIn an analysis of India’s imports, the commerce department said that of the 102 products, emphasis may be given to 18 items which have been...
28 Apr, 2022, 06.22 PM IST
Commerce ministry shares list of 102 items to ministries for enhancing domestic capacity to cut importsAs part of an exercise to reduce the country's import bill, the ministry has undertaken a detailed analysis of these 102 products for enhan...
10 Nov, 2021, 04.50 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir chief secy new commerce secy, RAW & IB heads get one-year extensionThe extensions were cleared by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Subrahmanyam, a 1987-batc...
27 May, 2021, 08.40 PM IST
Two export schemes may shift out of Commerce Dept to ease processMoving RoSCTL, advance authorisation schemes to revenue dept may help boost slipping exports.
08 Sep, 2019, 11.21 PM IST
IIFT, Afghan commerce ministry partner for trade policy programmeThe programme will cover topics such as trade analysis, trade diplomacy, trade litigation and professional monitoring of compliance and eff...
31 Mar, 2017, 08.05 PM IST
EIC, USFDA ink pact to share information on import alertsThe pact would "allow EIC (Export Inspection Council) to conduct quick cause analysis in time to support the Indian exporter," the commerce...
17 Jun, 2016, 11.48 PM IST
FTAs have not contributed to rise in trade deficits: Commerce MinistryThe Commerce Ministry today said free trade agreement (FTAs) have not contributed to the increase in trade deficits with "some countries".
31 Dec, 2015, 06.11 PM IST
- Government puts secrecy cover on IIP data; says not to give break-up of output figures
Having failed to check errors in industrial production data, the government has now decided to stop giving a detailed break-up.
24 Jul, 2012, 07.43 AM IST