India-EFTA trade pact: Swiss wines, apparels, watches to get cheaper in IndiaIndia’s free trade pact with EFTA, effective Wednesday, will lower tariffs on Swiss products like wines, chocolates, apparel, and watches, ...
30 Sep, 2025, 08.51 PM IST
MSME NPAs may rise slightly in export sectors amid global headwinds: Crisil RatingsNon-performing assets (NPAs) in the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector may see a marginal uptick, particularly in select exp...
20 Sep, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
India–China trade grows, but Beijing has a benefitIndia-China bilateral trade is growing, but a significant trade deficit favoring China persists, raising concerns about economic dependence...
30 Aug, 2025, 02.37 PM IST
India offers duty relief on UK pastries, pet food, cosmetics; sensitive sectors excludedIndia's new free trade agreement with the UK grants tariff reductions on various British goods like pastries, pet food, and appliances, pha...
27 Jul, 2025, 02.14 PM IST
India's apparel, footwear exports to gain as US hikes tariffs on rival nations: ExportersIndian apparel and footwear exporters anticipate a competitive boost in the US market as Washington imposes higher tariffs on several natio...
08 Jul, 2025, 08.55 PM IST
Duty imposed on steel, aluminium not safeguard measures: US on India's claim in WTOThe United States rejected India's stance on steel and aluminium tariffs. America claims these are for national security, not safeguards. I...
02 Jun, 2025, 09.43 PM IST
Trump tariff push to make iPhones dearer for US market, labour cost may rise 13 times: ExpertsUS tariffs on imported iPhones will increase prices due to higher duties and production costs. Relocating Apple’s supply chain from Asia to...
23 May, 2025, 09.45 PM IST
As tariff wars rage, India tries to steal China's thunderTrade war: Amidst the US-China trade tensions, India is strategically positioned to enhance its manufacturing and exports, potentially bene...
17 Apr, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
India-EU FTA: Think tank points out one sector where India must demand reciprocityIndia seeks to enhance its export potential in the proposed FTA with the EU by aiming for reciprocal concessions, particularly in the medic...
16 Mar, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
USA's reciprocal tariffs create uncertainties; trade deal may help boost ties: ExpertsUS President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs has created trade uncertainty between India and America. Experts suggest Ind...
14 Feb, 2025, 11.56 AM IST
India’s services exports to outpace goods by FY30, cut US tech giants’ dominance for growth: GTRIIndia's services exports are predicted to surpass merchandise exports, reaching $618.21 billion by FY30, according to a report by GTRI. Thi...
20 Nov, 2024, 03.58 PM IST
World Bank’s advice to India to reconsider RCEP stance flawed: GTRIThe Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has criticized the World Bank's suggestion for India to reconsider joining the Regional Compreh...
04 Sep, 2024, 08.43 PM IST
World Bank's suggestion for India to reconsider joining RCEP based on flawed outdated projections: GTRIThink tank GTRI has criticized the World Bank's suggestion for India to reconsider joining the RCEP, calling it based on flawed assumptions...
04 Sep, 2024, 12.39 PM IST
Imports of goods like umbrellas, musical items from China hurting Indian MSMEs: GTRIThe GTRI data analysis stated that China supplies 95.8 per cent of India's umbrellas and sun umbrellas (USD 31 million) and 91.9 per cent o...
01 Sep, 2024, 06.46 PM IST
India has trade surplus with 151 nations; deficit with 75 during Jan-June 2024, says GTRIIndia achieved a trade surplus with 151 countries, such as the US and Netherlands, while experiencing a trade deficit with 75 nations, incl...
01 Sep, 2024, 11.25 AM IST
India's $100 bn trade pact with EFTA has a lot for Indians wanting to work in EuropeIndia and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members— Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland—signed a groundbreaking $100 ...
11 Mar, 2024, 04.09 PM IST
India's foreign trade set to cross US$ 1.6 trillion mark this fiscal: ReportThe Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said the USD 1.6 trillion would be about 48 per cent of India's nominal GDP of USD 3.4 trillion...
02 Apr, 2023, 05.08 PM IST