World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Israel says will only withdraw troops from Lebanon after Hezbollah disarmedIsrael said Thursday that it would only withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon after Hezbollah was disarmed, as the two countries engage...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
TotalEnergies awaits ruling in high-stakes climate trialA French court will rule Thursday on whether oil and gas giant TotalEnergies breached its legal duty to address environmental risks in a hi...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
NIA arrests 2 in Bengal's Amta bomb blast caseThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) has apprehended two key suspects, Asfar and Entajul Middya, in West Bengal's Amta for their alleged...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Senior Islamic State leader killed by US airstrike on northwest SyriaA U.S. airstrike in northwest Syria has eliminated a key Islamic State leader, Ali Husayn al-Ulaywi, as part of ongoing efforts to counter ...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Piyush Goyal to visit London before India-UK CETA comes into forceCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal's UK visit from June 25-27 aims to finalize preparations for the India-UK CETA and DCC, set to launch July 1...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Modinomics is appeasement of US, capitulation to China: CongressThe Congress party has criticized the Modi government's economic policies, dubbing them as "Modinomics." They argue that these policies inv...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Bodycraft Clinic and Salon raises Rs 120 crore in fundingBodycraft Clinic and Salon has secured Rs 120 crore funding from Singularity AMC to fuel its expansion across India. The integrated beauty,...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Chinese tech, investments welcome, but trade opening needs caution: CII PresidentChinese investments and technology are welcome in India, but a cautious approach is needed for trade, according to CII President R Mukundan...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Piyush Goyal, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer begin talks on trade pactIndia and the US are in high-level talks to finalize the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
India-UK FTA sparks partnership rush among boutique law firmsIndian law firms are actively seeking UK partnerships ahead of a free trade agreement, anticipating a surge in cross-border legal work. Thi...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Keir Starmer turned India-UK FTA into his tenure defining deal. Here's howKeir Starmer's Labour government, which secured a landslide victory, prioritized strengthening ties with India, culminating in the India-UK...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
FTA map: Mega FTA wave to bring 60% of India trade under preferential regimeWith the UK deal kicking in next month, an EU pact likely next year, and a US agreement in the works, over 60% of India’s trade will soon f...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
UK FTA calls for standards upgrade: ExpertsIndian exporters must elevate product standards and meet UK regulations to fully leverage the upcoming India-UK free trade agreement, effec...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
India, US to hold ministerial-level talks on bilateral trade pact this weekIn a significant development, India and the US are set to conclude the first phase of their trade agreement this week. Commerce Minister Pi...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
India-EU trade pact to be signed by Dec; implemented from Feb-Mar next year: GoyalIndia is set to sign a free trade agreement with the European Union by December, with implementation expected by February-March next year. ...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
India-UK FTA more than just about trade: Foreign Secretary Vikram MisriThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on July 15. This pact goes beyond trade and technology, promising to open doors for...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST