At NITI Aayog meet, PM Modi says India moving ahead despite global headwindsPrime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is confidently advancing on its growth path despite global instability. He highlighted the i...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
Oman ports emerge as India's gateway to West Asia, AfricaIndia's CEPA agreement with Oman is officially in motion, turning ports such as Sohar, Salalah, and Duqm into strategic hubs for Indian com...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in IndiaIndia's industrial strategies are shaping a landscape where giant corporations thrive while smaller enterprises struggle to keep up. Polici...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM 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
Four myths about the falling rupee and what India must actually doIndia's rupee is facing pressure from global events. The nation needs a plan to tackle weaknesses that amplify these impacts. Energy indepe...
25 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
India should now focus on FTA implementation, utilisation by exporters: ExpertsFor India to leverage its Free Trade Agreements effectively, a paradigm shift in strategy is imperative. Experts caution that the disparity...
24 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
India should be seen as investment partner, not just a market, says MoS Jitin PrasadaIndia should be seen not merely as a market for selling products but as a long-term investment partner, with foreign companies encouraged t...
19 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
'Track imports, manufacture in India': Piyush Goyal pushes swadeshi productionIndian businesses are encouraged to monitor imports and identify opportunities for local manufacturing. This push for self-reliance aims to...
18 May, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
India-Oman FTA likely to come into force from June 1: Piyush GoyalIndia and Oman are set to implement their free trade agreement on June 1, 2026. This pact will grant India duty-free access to 98 percent o...
12 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Compliance squeeze, global scrutiny redefine India’s $30 billion pharma export playbookAs global markets prioritise quality and regulatory trust, India’s pharma sector is recalibrating beyond its traditional cost advantage.
01 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
India–New Zealand FTA to double India’s engineering exports to $280–300 mn in five yearsIndia's engineering exports to New Zealand are set to double in the next five years. A new free trade agreement grants zero-duty market acc...
28 Apr, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
India inks 'once-in-a-generation' free trade agreement with New Zealand after a decade of talksIndia-New Zealand FTA: India and New Zealand have inked a landmark free trade agreement, a "once-in-a-generation" pact opening new avenues ...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
Widening CAD a concern, says Niti ReportIn its quarterly Trade Watch Report for the quarter to December 2026, released on Monday, it said the instability in West Asia has slowed t...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
GST 2.0 Inverted duty structure hurts FMCG, Pharma: Expert flags concernsIndian enterprises are navigating challenges posed by the Goods and Services Tax. The inverted duty scenario is particularly affecting FMCG...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Tackling information asymmetry to pave the way for MSMEs to leverage FTAs, say expertsAbhijit Das, International Trade Policy and WTO Expert stressed that India is very well positioned to leverage the idea of product differen...
29 Nov, 2023, 10.46 AM IST