India considers cutting vegetable oil import taxes as prices climbIndia is considering lowering import taxes on vegetable oils. This move aims to curb rising food inflation ahead of festival season. Lower ...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
India targets 25-30% food processing level to boost value addition, exportsIndia aims to raise the share of agricultural produce undergoing food processing to 25-30 per cent from the current 16-17 per cent, as the ...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
India, Canada working to close CEPA before end of 2026: Commerce Secy Rajesh AgarwalIndia and Canada are working to conclude their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations this year. The fourth round of tal...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
US seeks details of India's rice stocks used for Ethanol outputThe United States has sought details from India on the use of rice for ethanol production. Washington has alleged that India’s rice stocks ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
India’s current account deficit more than doubles to $7 billion in July as trade gap expandsIndia's current account deficit grew to seven billion dollars in July. This widening gap occurred as merchandise imports outpaced exports s...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
India's trade deficit narrows to $26.86 bn in August as gold imports plungeIndia’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed marginally to $26.86 billion in August from $27.2 billion a year earlier, as exports rose 26.1% ...
15 Sep, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur: Entrepreneurs highlight new growth opportunitiesThe ET Business Growth Summit, Jaipur, concluded on a strong note, with industry leaders emphasising greater collaboration among businesses...
15 Sep, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
India's retail inflation quickens to 4.8% in August from 4.45% in July as food prices exert pressureIndia's retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August 2026 from 4.45% in July. Food prices and jewellery significantly contributed to this recen...
14 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM 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
India's wholesale inflation accelerates to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in JulyIndia’s wholesale inflation accelerated to 9.92% in August from 9.78% in July, slightly above the 9.89% expected in a Reuters poll. Consume...
14 Sep, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
A weekend in New Delhi: At BRICS, Modi and India provided an adroit demonstration of tactically gathering a motley crewThe recent BRICS summit hosted twenty nations, fostering debate and wide interpretation of its joint statement. This gathering served as a ...
13 Sep, 2026, 10.58 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
PepsiCo bullish on India, targets top-10 global market statusPepsiCo envisions India becoming one of its top ten global markets and plans to invest around Rs 5,700 crore by 2030. This ambitious growth...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.18 PM 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
Pickles, honey & curry pastes gain weight in India's export basketIndian kitchen staples are increasingly exported due to global demand for authentic flavors. Exports of pickles, honey, and pastes grew sig...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.01 AM 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