Free trade agreements to give major boost to toy exports: IndustryIndia's toy exports are poised for a surge following the finalisation of free trade agreements with the UK and the European Union, offering...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
UAE central bank restrictions may dampen NRI dollar mobilisationNew UAE Central Bank rules are creating hurdles for Indian banks seeking to attract NRI dollar deposits. Restrictions on representative off...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.53 AM IST
Validity of FY26 gold import quota licences under India-UAE trade pact extended till September 30Gold importers under the India-UAE free trade agreement have received an extension until September 30, 2026, to utilize their tariff rate q...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
EU unveils new steel import quotas to protect its industry from overcapacity, reserves half for FTA partnersThe European Commission has implemented new quotas to curb duty-free steel imports, aiming to bolster the EU's steel sector and boost capac...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
'It's in last 1 or 2%': US envoy Sergio Gor declares India-US trade pact nears finish lineUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced the India-US bilateral trade agreement is nearing completion, with only minor legal details rem...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
India-Israel, GCC FTA talks temporarily stalled due to West Asia crisis: Piyush GoyalIndia's free trade talks with Israel and the GCC are temporarily paused, while discussions with Canada are progressing rapidly. Commerce Mi...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
India ties to be stable through political transitions, says UK's AI ministerKanishka Narayan, the India-born Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Starmer's top team, addressed the inaugural India All Party P...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
Transformational growth prime focus of India-UK FTA: Piyush GoyalThe minister is in the UK on a three-day visit to review the preparedness of both countries for the implementation of the Comprehensive Eco...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
'India-Israel FTA may be signed in very near future': Israel Embassy's Economic Division head Ofir AmamiIndia and Israel are discussing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) covering goods and services, and the agreement could be signed in the near fut...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
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 ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Minister Piyush Goyal wins UK-India Award for elevating tiesCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal received an award in London for his role in strengthening UK-India ties, coinciding with the ho...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Govt panel to meet industry on June 30 to review SEZ reformsA government panel is set to meet industry leaders on June 30 to explore ways to boost India's Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Discussions w...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Goyal meets exporters to discuss ways to boost shipments, leverage FTAsCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with exporters to strategize on boosting outbound shipments and maximizing opportunities through Free Tr...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.13 PM IST
FTA impact, import substitution, rupee payments at SEZ reforms panel meet June 30A government committee reviewing India’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy will hold a stakeholder meeting on June 30 to examine how free ...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
India-EU trade pact to be signed by Dec; implemented from Feb-Mar next year: GoyalIndia is set to sign a free trade agreement with the European Union by December, with implementation expected by February-March next year. ...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
India on track for $1 trillion exports in FY27: Piyush GoyalIndia is poised to hit its ambitious $1 trillion export goal by FY27, despite ongoing West Asia challenges, according to Commerce Minister ...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
India takes the shine off silver as imports plunge 82% in May after duty hikeMay witnessed a steep decline of over 81% in India's silver imports, a result of the government's recent moves to hike import duties and re...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST