India reiterates WTO-consistent trade policy, calls for development-oriented reformsIndia concluded its eighth Trade Policy Review at the WTO. Members broadly appreciated India's constructive engagement and economic resilie...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
US imposes 10% tariff on India, Pak, Bangladesh, UK, others in forced labour probeThe United States has imposed 10% tariffs on goods from India and sixteen other nations. This action stems from their alleged failure to ba...
24 Jul, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
WTO nations query India’s PLI, QCO, import substitution, New Delhi says public policy objectives keyWTO members questioned India's trade policies at a recent review. Concerns included quality orders and abrupt tariff changes. India defende...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Govt opens inventory-based e-commerce to foreign direct investment for exports onlyThe government has permitted foreign direct investment in an inventory-based e-commerce model. This new policy exclusively applies to the e...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi counterparts on sidelines of ARF meeting in ManilaExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi counterparts in Manila. He also engaged with EU High Representative K...
23 Jul, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
FAR bonds lose their pull as tailwinds fadeForeign inflows into Indian government securities have begun to slow down. This moderation follows a strong surge in June driven by index i...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
RBI sold $6 billion in May to defend oil-hit Indian rupee, data showsThe Reserve Bank of India sold $6.1 billion in foreign exchange during May. This intervention occurred as oil prices surged, pushing the ru...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Parliament Watch: FM on rupee, Rs 16.1 lakh cr fuel taxes, India-US trade talks and moreRupee depreciation is influenced by rising crude oil prices and reduced capital account support. India monitors US trade policy changes and...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Why are central banks buying more gold? Here's what it means for the global economyCentral Banks and Gold: Central banks globally are buying gold at a record pace. This trend is driven by geopolitical risks and inflation c...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Modi’s protectionism push creates stock winners in laggard IndiaA Bloomberg-compiled basket of 15 stocks linked to import substitution has rallied more than 20% since the start of the Middle East conflic...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
WTO urges India to cut trade-restrictive measures reliance, New Delhi flags global non-tariff barriersWorld Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat has urged India to improve its business environment and reduce reliance on high tariffs, import-...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
RBI plans unified code for foreign investment in equity instrumentsThe Reserve Bank of India proposed new rules for overseas fund flows. These draft norms will replace existing regulations governing foreign...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
Tariff policy wildly successful, more coming: USTR Jamieson GreerUS Trade Representative Jamieson Greer believes tariff measures reduced trade deficits and encouraged business reshoring. The Trump adminis...
21 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
India investing heavily in America, bilateral ties 'really great': senior US officialA senior US official described India as a leader in many areas and highlighted strong bilateral ties. India has made substantial investment...
16 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Forced labour explained: Why India changed its import policyIndia has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to prohibit imports of goods made using forced labour. This move creates a legal framework for b...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
India bans import of goods made with forced labourIndia has amended its foreign trade policy to ban goods produced using forced labour. This move comes amid a US investigation into forced l...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
India to ban imports of goods made using forced labour; DGFT notifies new trade rulesIndia has amended its Foreign Trade Policy to ban goods produced using forced labour. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade will conduct...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.33 PM IST