Gems, jewellery exports dip 2.49% to USD 2,047.80 million in May: Trade bodyIndia's gems and jewellery exports saw a dip in May. High gold prices and supply issues impacted overall shipments. Gold jewellery exports ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
West Asia peace deal seen boosting India's textile exportsIndia's textile exports are set for a boost following the end of the West Asia conflict. European orders are expected to rise, improving pr...
15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia come to a grinding haltExports of basmati rice and tea to West Asia have stopped due to the US-Iran conflict. Vessels carrying rice are waiting at Kandla Port. Te...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Electronics, pharma and engineering goods lead India's FTA dividend as export engine shifts gearsIndia's electronics sector is poised for significant growth, potentially becoming a manufacturing and export powerhouse. Free Trade Agreeme...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
India's FTAs set stage for $1 trillion export target: ReportIndia's new generation of Free Trade Agreements can act as a catalyst for manufacturing expansion, private capex revival and supply-chain i...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Engineering exports rise to $122 billion, emerge as India's largest export segmentThis remarkable growth, driven by government support and a diversified product basket, highlights the sector's resilience and global compet...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
India’s seafood exports jump 70% in a decade, outpace global trade growth: Piyush GoyalIndia's seafood exports increased by 70 per cent in dollar terms from 2014 to 2025, contrasting sharply with a global international seafood...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
India set to implement 2-3 more FTAs in six months, says commerce minister Piyush GoyalIndia is set to implement at least two to three more free trade agreements within the next six months, with an additional three to four sig...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
We expect interest rates to be left the way they are: Ficci chief Anant GoenkaFicci president Anant Goenka advocates for steady interest rates, citing supply-side price pressures from the West Asia crisis. He suggests...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
India-US trade deal: Large parts finalised, talks resume June 2 in New Delhi, says Piyush GoyalIndia and the United States are nearing a trade agreement. Key details have been finalized, with negotiators meeting to resolve remaining i...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Commerce ministry to hold workshops on FTAs across countryThe commerce ministry will hold nationwide workshops to inform businesses about the advantages of India's Free Trade Agreements. These pact...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
CITI welcomes temporary removal of 11% cotton import duty, calls it boost for textile exportsThe move aims to boost the competitiveness of India's MSME-dominated textile sector amidst global challenges and support the nation's targe...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Engineering Goods exports stay positive despite West Asia crisis, rise 9% in April,2026While most regions saw gains, WANA and ASEAN experienced declines. The industry emphasizes addressing non-tariff barriers to maximize FTA b...
28 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
USD 1 trillion exports target for this year: Piyush GoyalAiming high, India is embarking on a mission to achieve USD 1 trillion in exports this fiscal year, following a stellar achievement of USD ...
13 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST