Tremendous scope to improve processes, procedures to help faster flow of FDI, says Piyush GoyalIndia is streamlining foreign direct investment processes and norms. The government seeks industry ideas to improve the investment regime f...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Piyush Goyal says India open to expanding scope of Japan trade agreementIndia is open to expanding its economic partnership agreement with Japan. The nation seeks to make the existing pact more contemporary and ...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Hoping to work towards further expanding scope of India-Japan trade pact: Piyush GoyalIndia and Japan are actively reassessing their trade agreement, with the goal of broadening its reach. Both countries are looking to create...
27 Aug, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Piyush Goyal to visit US in September for G20 trade meet, talks with USTR GreerCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal will visit the US in late September for important trade discussions. He will attend the G20 Trade Ministeria...
26 Aug, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to US Congress with Israel conditionUS President Trump sent Congress a nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia. This pact will only become effective if Saudi Arabia normali...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
ET WLF 2026: India needs insulation, not isolation, says Sivakumar Sundaram CEO, The Times of IndiaIndia requires insulation to manage global geopolitical uncertainty and unpredictable shocks. Reforms and institutional changes have streng...
25 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Trump to impose 7.5 percent tariff on Chinese goods, raising the total to 20 percentThe US plans to impose a 7.5% tariff on Chinese goods soon. This move aims to restore previous duties to around 20% before a summit. Beijin...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
India-US ties are looking up, but the Russia and Iran sanctions bill, FCRA & BRICS will test resetUS-India ties have improved at the working level, particularly in defence, with a new 10-year framework and Javelin missile sales, while In...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Bangladesh signals openness to joining Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye defence allianceBangladesh expresses openness to joining a new defense alliance. This decision will prioritize the nation's own interests and evolving glob...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
ET World Leaders Forum 2026: ‘The relationship is as strong as ever’, says US envoy Sergio Gor on India-US tiesUS Ambassador Sergio Gor highlighted the India-US relationship's foundation of trust and personal friendship. Growing economic, energy, and...
24 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 more blocs, aims to cover 75% of global trade: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively pursuing free trade agreements with various nations, aiming to cover about 75% percent of the global trade landscape, Tra...
24 Aug, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
India eyes critical minerals, bigger markets in South America trade pushIndia is strengthening trade ties with South American nations like Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will cha...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Donald Trump says Canada trade deal moving forward, new Mexico pact in worksPresident Trump stated a trade deal with Canada is progressing well. He also announced that Washington has begun work on a new Mexico deal....
22 Aug, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
Oman-India ties to move from buyer-seller model to strategic partnerships; opportunities across sectors: EnvoyOman and India are strengthening economic ties, moving towards strategic business partnerships. A new Comprehensive Economic Partnership Ag...
21 Aug, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
India-EU trade pact clears legal scrub, signing likely this yearIndia and the European Union have finished legal scrubbing of their trade pact. This significant agreement is expected to be signed sometim...
20 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
"Most welcome, perhaps long overdue": MJ Akbar backs US envoy to India Gor's J-K remarksMJ Akbar welcomed the US Ambassador's statement on Jammu and Kashmir being an important part of India. He hoped this position would be reit...
20 Aug, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
'India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests': EAC-PM Member Sanjeev SanyalIndia should carefully consider its trade agreement with the United States. Long-term interests must be protected before finalising any pac...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST