India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: OfficialCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing tra...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
India-SACU trade pact talks to begin by September, conclude within a yearIndia and Southern African Customs Union will sign terms of reference for trade pact negotiations soon. These talks are expected to conclud...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Earlier this year, researchers analyzed ancient Chilean mummies for traces of smallpox DNA. The evidence produced the first direct molecular proof that European colonists brought the deadly virus to the AmericasSmallpox DNA discovery: Ancient DNA from Chilean mummies offers direct evidence of European smallpox introduction. This discovery supports ...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
Critical minerals being prioritised in trade, investment engagements: Govt tells ParliamentIndia is strengthening supply chains by prioritizing energy and semiconductor sectors. The nation aims to reduce import dependence through ...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Coal India weighs acquiring Wealth Minerals unit with Chile lithium assetsCoal India is exploring acquiring a Chilean unit of Wealth Minerals. This move aims to secure vital lithium resources for electric vehicle ...
11 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
Raymond Lifestyle eyes Europe for 25% of exports, cuts US dependenceRaymond Lifestyle expects Europe to contribute up to 25% of its exports within two years as the apparel maker reduces reliance on the US am...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
India-SACU trade pact terms may be signed tomorrowIndia and the Southern African Customs Union are on the verge of finalizing terms for a significant trade pact. This agreement aims to set ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.25 AM IST
Hindustan Copper net rises over 2x in Q1Hindustan Copper Limited announced a substantial profit increase for the first quarter. Total income also saw a significant rise compared t...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
Indonesia-India discuss proposal to create Preferential Trade AgreementIndonesian and Indian trade ministers met to boost bilateral trade and investment. They discussed accelerating cooperation and enhancing ma...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
India, South Africa-led SACU group may ink terms of reference for negotiating trade pact on Aug 12India and the SACU group will sign terms of reference for trade talks. Negotiations for a preferential trade agreement are expected to begi...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Hindustan Copper eyes Chile mines, plans concentrate sales to Hindalco, AdaniHindustan Copper plans to sell copper concentrate from acquired mines to Hindalco and Adani. The company is also discussing a joint venture...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
India can diversify exports away from US if 100% tariffs imposed, has $200 bn market in 15 other countries: Economist SP SharmaIndia could diversify exports if the US imposes steep tariffs linked to Russian crude purchases, economist SP Sharma said. He estimates a $...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
US sanctions bill makes India-US trade deal more critical, may push up import bill: EconomistProposed US sanctions legislation makes India's trade deal with the United States more critical. Any disruption to crude supplies could rai...
08 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
More exporters leveraging benefits of free trade pacts: GovtIn 2025-26, India's ten largest import partner countries were China, UAE, Russia, US, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Singapore...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
India's latest trade deals to open new global markets for Arunachal farmers, manufacturers: Piyush GoyalNew trade deals offer Arunachal Pradesh farmers and manufacturers global market access. Nine agreements spanning thirty-eight countries cre...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
India, US working towards interim trade agreement: MEAIndia and the United States are actively pursuing an interim trade agreement. Both nations have completed substantial work on the proposed ...
04 Aug, 2026, 09.41 PM IST