Oil prices surge from Iran conflict boosts global biofuel demandGlobal oil prices are surging due to a war in the Middle East. This is increasing demand for biofuels made from crops. Countries in Asia ar...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Compliance moves to the heart of corporate strategy for Indian companiesAs the global marketplace undergoes significant regulatory changes, Indian firms are stepping up their commitment to compliance. The focus ...
11 Feb, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
View: Govt must address geographical diversification in the chip sectorHistory must not be allowed to dictate the present or future. The distortions in incentives that currently deter geographical diversificati...
10 Jan, 2025, 05.05 PM IST
Chinese chipmaker Nexperia invests $200 million in European expansionNexperia makes 100 billion such chips annually, nearly a quarter of the world's supply. These chips are preferred over traditional silicon ...
27 Jun, 2024, 01.44 PM IST
China premier calls to 'oppose decoupling' at economic forumFriction between the West and the world's second-largest economy has intensified in recent years, particularly as Beijing and Washington co...
26 Jun, 2024, 10.37 AM IST
Diversion ahead? For Chinese EVs, the road may fork out to IndiaThe European Union's decision to hike tariffs on cheap electric vehicles made by Chinese companies has sparked concerns about unfair compet...
17 Jun, 2024, 01.49 PM IST
Tesla’s China exports in crosshairs of EU anti-subsidy probeTesla is under investigation in the European Union's anti-subsidy probe into electric vehicles (EVs) from China. The investigation aims to ...
26 Sep, 2023, 04.06 PM IST
The global fight over semiconductors is about to get even worseThe dearth of semiconductors has brought some car manufacturing to a halt and delayed shipments of game consoles and smartphones, waking Wa...
17 Mar, 2022, 11.15 AM IST
India's subsidy policy under lens again; Australia seeks clarity on agri infra fund, cotton subsidiesAustralia has asked India to provide the overall value of cotton production in the country and confirm that New Delhi has not exceeded the ...
21 Jun, 2021, 10.12 AM IST
Canada raised 65 questions against India’s farm policies in WTO in 3 years“In a worrying development, there has been a narrative-push by some members including Canada, the US and EU to pin the blame for the growth...
05 Dec, 2020, 04.09 PM IST
Bali pact was imperfect, needed correction: Nirmala SitharamanCommerce & Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also rejected opposition charge in Rajya Sabha that India had lost friends in process of WT...
10 Dec, 2014, 09.36 PM IST
Government’s pre-poll sugar sop questioned at WTOParaguay, Thailand, El Salvador, Canada, the US, Pakistan and New Zealand were the other countries that protested India's export subsidy fo...
26 Mar, 2014, 11.49 AM IST
- EU trade chief: WTO deal hinges on industrial tariff cuts
EU Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson said that developing countries must make real cuts in industrial tariffs if critical tarde talks are ...
21 Jul, 2008, 05.03 PM IST
- I am in India’s corner on trade reforms: Lord Digby Jones
Lord Jones is visiting Mumbai with a focus on its ambition to become a global financial centre.
24 Sep, 2007, 02.49 AM IST
- Apec takes a fresh shot at Doha round
Ministers responsible for half the world’s trade meet in Australia this week to try to revive global talks some say are on their deathbed.
04 Jul, 2007, 12.10 AM IST
- Nath sticks to guns at meeting with Lamy
Commerce & industry minister Kamal Nath on Wednesday said that India cannot offer further market access in agriculture and industrial goods...
13 Jul, 2006, 02.21 AM IST
- Developed world must lead the way: Nath
Commerce & industry minister Kamal Nath has said that India was waiting for developed countries to show leadership in taking the stalled ta...
12 Jul, 2006, 02.40 AM IST