FIEO chief seeks govt support for in-house testing facilities at export units. This proactive approach is designed to enhance operational efficiency and ensure adherence to international quality benchmarks. Exporters...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Faster services imports threaten to erode cushion against India’s goods trade deficit: ReportIndia's services trade surplus has declined as imports grew faster than exports, leading to concerns about foreign exchange earnings. In Se...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Commerce Ministry organizes “Leveraging FTAs” outreach program in Jaipur to boost exportsThe Commerce Ministry organized an outreach event in Jaipur, targeting exporters to clarify the use of benefits provided by India's free tr...
17 Oct, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
India needs to leverage FTAs, export promotion mission initiatives to boost shipments: CII's BudhiaIndian businesses are encouraged to utilise free trade agreements and the export promotion mission for expansion. Recent data shows that In...
16 Oct, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
MSMEs need to focus on quality, cost to gain from new FTAs: SecyIndia's expanding network of free trade agreements is creating new opportunities for MSMEs to grow. The MSME ministry emphasizes the need f...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
PM Modi's free trade push could lead to $140 billion GDP gain for IndiaA more protectionist US could unexpectedly benefit India as New Delhi expands its free-trade agreements (FTAs) to diversify export markets ...
13 Oct, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
India needs open trade, a stronger WTO and a more proactive global role: ExpertsIndia's economic growth necessitates a stronger alignment of domestic priorities with international trade positions and agreements. The dis...
10 Oct, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Exports to hit $1 trillion this fiscal: Piyush GoyalGoyal said that the nine free trade agreements finalised by India in recent years provide huge business opportunities for exporters. He urg...
08 Oct, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Commerce ministry sets up FTA utilisation cell to boost industry awareness, leverage pact benefitsThe Department of Commerce has created an FTA utilisation cell to assist businesses in leveraging free trade agreements. Commerce Secretary...
08 Oct, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
'US deal could spur further liberalisation'India's economic growth remains strong, with foreign direct investment continuing to show promising figures. Arvind Panagariya emphasizes t...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
India within striking distance of 8% GDP growth, resilience not accidental: Shaktikanta DasWith an ambitious target of 8% GDP growth, India aims for Viksit Bharat by the year 2047 through innovative reforms. The government is dedi...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
GVC integration, supply chain resilience, FTAs key to boost exports, high-end manufacturing: Deloitte IndiaIndia needs deeper integration into global value chains, lower logistics costs and better use of free trade agreements to boost exports and...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Textile output surges, but apparel production stays in the red. What’s driving the divergence?Government data reveals growth of 8 percent in industrial output for August 2026, driven by manufacturing. Apparel production, however, dec...
04 Oct, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Egypt navigates Mecca pact, steps up ties with IndiaPresident Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliberate over the Mecca Pact. Their talks centered on ...
04 Oct, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
India goes FTA shopping at G20 as Piyush Goyal works the room with a cart full of trade dealsIndia's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is actively engaged in negotiations for several trade agreements at the G20 meeting. Talks with the ...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Double-engine government in West Bengal poised to witness "golden period" in coming days: Union Minister Jitin PrasadaPrasada stated that the Centre is planning to set up export facility centres in every district across the country so that industrialists ca...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
New FTAs provide comfort to invest in global supply chains in India: Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgarwalIndia's latest free trade agreements are designed to foster long-term investments within global supply chains, also ensuring tariff stabili...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.47 PM IST