ET World Leaders Forum 2026: ‘Just in time’ is over, says Jaishankar on why a riskier world needs a ‘just in case’ approachThe world faces heightened uncertainty as the old global order unravels. Countries and businesses must build resilience into their economic...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
India-Finland cooperation takes centre stage at circular economy forumIndia and Finland are strengthening business and technology ties in the circular economy. Companies from both nations explored resource-eff...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
India-EU trade pact clears legal scrub, signing likely this yearIndia and the European Union have finished legal scrubbing of their trade pact. This significant agreement is expected to be signed sometim...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
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
From protection to competitiveness: How FTAs can help India become a global dairy export leaderFTAs could be used as a catalyst for reforms in India's dairy ecosystem, say experts.
03 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
India's textile sector poised for global sourcing shift as China loses US apparel share: NuvamaIndia's textile sector faces its strongest opportunity in decades. Global apparel sourcing is shifting away from China, benefiting Indian m...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
India-EU FTA includes dedicated framework to address CBAM concerns, says commerce officialIn the India-European Union free trade agreement, a proactive framework for a carbon border adjustment mechanism is established, aimed at p...
30 Jul, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Regime change? Inside Reza Pahlavi's faltering bid to lead IranReza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah, is facing growing questions over his leadership ambitions despite years of campaigning fo...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
45% of US exports out of Section 301 duty; textile mechanism still pending, says govtAbout forty-five percent of India's exports to the US are excluded from new tariffs. The remaining fifty-five percent of exports will attra...
26 Jul, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are comingThe Trump administration is rebuilding its tariff wall using established trade laws. New duties target forced labor and excess industrial c...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
France bans social media access for children under 15; becomes 1st European country to bar kids from apps such as TikTokFrance has banned children under fifteen from using social media platforms. This new legislation also prohibits mobile phones within French...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.42 AM IST
India must tighten food safety regime before India-EU FTA takes effect, says GTRIBefore the implementation of the India-EU free trade agreement, India must prioritize the enhancement of its food safety framework. By stre...
21 Jul, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
India, Spain to fast-track UPI-Bizum interoperability talksThe two countries have also discussed ways to strengthen investment facilitation, improving mobility of professionals and promoting joint i...
19 Jul, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
EU, India move to expand ties beyond landmark free trade dealEuropean Union and India will begin formal talks on New Delhi's participation in Horizon Europe. Both sides aim to conclude negotiations fo...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
India-EU trade pact to be signed by end of this year: Piyush GoyalBy the close of 2026, India and the European Union will launch a transformative free trade agreement, taking effect in early 2027. This pac...
16 Jul, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
India, EU strengthen strategic partnership at 3rd TTC; announce cooperation in AI, semiconductors, clean technologiesThe European Union and India on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation in trade, technology and security...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST