India’s strategic autonomy faces a trade test as WTO warns non-aligned economies could pay a price for fragmentationIndia's foreign economic policy aims for broad trade ties. The WTO warns of rising costs in a fragmented global trade system. India's numer...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
For Bengali palates, it's about fish fulfillmentKolkata-based importers are intensifying pressure on Bangladesh to relax its hilsa export ban, especially ahead of Durga Puja. Despite perm...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Rice gets pricier in India as US-Iran war sends countries scrambling to secure food suppliesRice is getting costlier in India as the US-Iran war drives countries to secure food supplies and boosts overseas demand. Basmati prices ha...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
From India to Vietnam: Why some firms are rethinking the China-plus-one strategyCompanies are bringing manufacturing back to China after facing difficulties abroad. Replicating China's factory ecosystem and skilled labo...
14 Sep, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Textile industry wants 6-month extension for duty-free cotton importsIndia's textile industry requests a six-month extension for duty-free cotton imports beyond October 31. This plea comes as cotton yarn pric...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Next phase of India-UAE ties to focus on new areas related to advanced tech, digital economy: UAE BRICS SherpaIndia and UAE will expand cooperation into advanced technology and the digital economy. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement ha...
13 Sep, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Russia imports record fuel from India as Ukraine strikes hit refineriesRussia imported record oil products from India in August. This surge occurred as Ukrainian drone strikes disrupted domestic refining capaci...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
US finalises levies on solar cell imports from India, Indonesia, LaosThe US Commerce Department has finalised anti-dumping and countervailing duties on solar cells and panels from India, Indonesia and Laos, c...
12 Sep, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Gem, jewellery exports rise 3.14% to $2.30 bn in August despite weak demandIndia's gem and jewellery exports grew in August, with studded gold jewellery exports surging significantly. Cut and polished diamond expor...
12 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
India-China trade: The numbers behind the relationship as Xi visits DelhiChinese President Xi Jinping's visit highlights India-China trade's stark imbalance. India's imports from China vastly exceed its exports, ...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Peru awaits India response as trade talks near end, minister saysPeru sent a counterproposal to India for a free trade agreement. This deal is hoped to be signed by the year 2027. India has become Peru's ...
11 Sep, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
EU dropped aluminium scrap duty plan over India concerns, sources sayThe European Union has dropped a proposed export duty on aluminum scrap. This decision was made to avoid complicating a free trade agreemen...
11 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
India-Russia target $100 billion trade by 2030; BIT fast-tracked as Goyal eyes pharma, textiles and auto exportsIndia and Russia aim to boost their bilateral trade to an impressive hundred billion dollars by 2030, focusing on growth in key sectors suc...
11 Sep, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
India's exports under free trade pacts grew faster than imports in April-July: Piyush GoyalExports under free trade agreements are now growing faster than imports. Outbound shipments to FTA partner countries expanded by 23.9 perce...
10 Sep, 2026, 09.06 AM IST
Beyond Los Angeles and Rotterdam: Can Durban, Rio de Janeiro drive India’s next export boom?The South-South trade has crossed $7 trillion, opening new opportunities for Indian exporters across Africa, ASEAN, the Gulf, and Latin Ame...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
India-US trade deal ‘more or less’ finalised, framework for preferential access being worked out: Commerce Secretary Rajesh AgarwalThe India-US trade deal is nearly finalized, with both nations discussing preferential market access. India's free trade agreement with Chi...
09 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
US sanctions on Iran: Basmati demand stays strong, pharma and livestock exporters face new hurdlesIranian demand for Indian basmati remains resilient despite tougher US sanctions, but exporters are facing rising shipping, insurance, and ...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.52 AM IST