India shifts trade strategy, favours PTAs over FTAs with South Africa, Mercosur & others: OfficialIndia will pursue preferential trade agreements with developing economies like South Africa. This approach opens select product categories ...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
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
Pakistan sees US-Iran deal close as Hormuz standoff drags on, Trump toughens stancePakistan's defense minister indicated a potential US-Iran arrangement regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices reacted to these conflicti...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM 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
Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of HormuzOil prices surged on Monday amidst growing uncertainty about the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz. Iran indicated that negotiations ...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.22 AM 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
No direct talks with US, exchange of messages through intermediaries, says Iranian FM AraghchiIran is not currently engaged in direct negotiations with the United States, while messages between the two sides are being exchanged throu...
09 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman close, but strait reopening hinges on US concessionsIran and Oman are nearing a deal for a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is seen as vital for ending the ongo...
09 Aug, 2026, 06.22 AM 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
Trump expresses optimism about lower fuel prices as US-Iran move closer to potential deal on Strait of HormuzPresident Trump expressed optimism regarding negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. He believes progress could lead to lower gasoline pric...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of HormuzOman and Iran are making progress on Strait of Hormuz issues, with a deal anticipated soon. A United States official stated that commercial...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.52 AM IST
White House adviser declines to link Russia sanctions bill with India trade talksA proposed US sanctions bill targeting Russian oil buyers could affect trade talks with India. White House officials stated negotiators wil...
07 Aug, 2026, 09.42 PM IST
Mark Carney, pressed on Donald Trump's 'nasty' Canada quip, says he is defending workersPrime Minister Mark Carney emphasized Canada's dedication to safeguarding its workers and industries during complex trade discussions. Tens...
07 Aug, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
No commitments relating to ethanol import from US for fuel blending under FTA talks: GovtIndia's government has clarified trade pact negotiations with the US. No concessions were made regarding ethanol imports for fuel blending....
06 Aug, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back downIran and Oman are finalizing an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This potential deal could reopen the vital waterway and ease glo...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.14 AM 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
Piyush Goyal likely to visit US for G20 trade ministers meet next monthPiyush Goyal, India's Commerce Minister, will travel to the United States, participating in the pivotal G20 Trade Ministerial meeting. His ...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.54 PM IST