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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 ...
Yuan or Dollar? Indian businesses explore alternatives as import costs climbIndian businesses, particularly MSMEs, are hesitant to adopt yuan-denominated settlements despite a weakening rupee. They prioritise locali...
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...
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...
Jingle bell blues: Christmas orders from US, Europe drop 10-15% as West Asia crisis bitesChristmas goods orders from key markets like the US and Europe have seen a 10-15% dip this year. Global economic uncertainties, rising raw ...
Rising input costs threaten country's manufacturing ambitions amid increasing demand for aluminium: StudyRising input costs threaten India's manufacturing ambitions, despite a projected surge in aluminium demand. A new study reveals current imp...
India must adopt more business-friendly policies to compete with China: ALEMAI President Jitendra ChopraChopra emphasised the need to boost domestic consumption, noting that continued reliance on imports undermines the sector’s competitiveness...
Aluminium extrusion industry body seeks review of import duties, FTAs to offset US tariff impactALEMAI urges the government to address import duties, FTAs, and policies to boost domestic aluminium consumption and counter US tariffs. In...
Evaluating US additional steel, aluminium duties: Minister of state for Commerce and Industry Jitin PrasadaIndia is meticulously evaluating the consequences of the US imposing additional import duties on steel and aluminium. These increased tarif...
Closely evaluating impact of US duties on steel, aluminium: GovtThe US has imposed additional import duties on steel and aluminium imports from all countries, including India. The Indian government is ev...
Dragged down by steel and aluminium, India’s engineering exports slip 8.6% in FebruaryThe US remains top destination for Indian engineering goods followed by the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
India’s exports to US may fall 3-3.5% post reciprocal tariffs, diverse exports to offset impact: SBI ResearchIndia's exports to the US may drop by 3-3.5% due to new reciprocal tariffs. However, this impact can be offset by setting higher export tar...
India shouldn't lose sleep over looming US reciprocal tariffs thanks to new routes: SBIIndia's exports to the US may drop by 3-3.5% if reciprocal tariffs are imposed, but increased diversification and new trade routes could of...
India-UK FTA talks: Pending issues to be resolved after UK pollsThe issues that need to be ironed out include duties in sectors like electric vehicles, alcoholic beverages and services. General elections...
Keeping close watch on steel imports: SAIL Chairman Amarendu PrakashIndia's largest steel player, SAIL, is closely monitoring steel imports amid concerns over China's heavy tariffs on electric vehicles, batt...
Minimum import price among options to curb non-essential goodsCommodities that could come under such curbs include some nonferrous metals such as copper and aluminium, precious metals including gold an...
Economic Survey 2014: Do a reality check on free trade agreementsIndustry chambers and exporters had objected to free trade agreements (FTAs) India has signed with different countries.
Government may address inverted duty structure in Budget"The ministry has already started consultations to deal with the matter as it will help in boosting the manufacturing sector in the country...
Inverted customs duty making Indian manufactured goods uncompetitive: SurveyInverted duty structure impacts the domestic industry adversely as a manufacturer has to pay a higher price for raw material in terms of du...
- Taken for a free ride
FTAs with other countries are having an adverse impact on SMEs, mainly due to inverted tariff structures & ambiguity in definitions