Deepening trade ties, FTA utilisation key to India's USD 1 trillion export target: CII's Sanjay BudhiaIndia aims for one trillion dollars in exports by 2026-27. This ambitious goal requires significant growth in both goods and services. Deep...
01 Sep, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012Crop prices saw their largest monthly jump in over a decade. Wheat prices reached a three-year high as Black Sea shipments were impacted. S...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
India eyes a global play after changing China's toy story at homeIndia is seeking to raise its global toy market share from under 1% to 5% by 2032, after higher import duties, safety standards and governm...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Refinery to the world: Energy expert Anas Alhajji on India's surprising fuel advantageFollowing a critical oil crisis, India has surfaced as a pivotal fuel supplier. Refineries reached peak performance, promoting export expan...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Asia's refined fuel imports hit post-war low, can the Middle East help?Asia’s refined-fuel imports fell to their lowest level since the Iran conflict began, with August shipments of light and middle distillates...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
India to seek greater Japan market access for basmati rice in CEPA review:Piyush GoyalIndia will seek greater market access for basmati rice in Japan. The nation also plans to expand processed food exports during trade agreem...
31 Aug, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Govt likely discussing import duty cut on gold and silver as high tariffs ‘fail’ to curb importsThe government is discussing a possible cut in gold and silver import duties after the higher rates failed to reduce imports and instead co...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Russia is one of the world's top oil producers, so why is it still importing petrol from IndiaRussia is rationing petrol domestically as Ukrainian drone strikes damage its oil refineries. The nation continues crude oil production whi...
30 Aug, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
India becomes key petrol supplier to Russia as refinery attacks biteIndia has become a key gasoline supplier to Russia recently. Russian fuel imports surged due to Ukrainian drone attacks on its refineries. ...
30 Aug, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Apparel exporters urge commerce minister Piyush Goyal to regulate cotton yarn exportsApparel exporters requested government intervention to regulate cotton yarn exports. Rising yarn prices are significantly hurting the indus...
29 Aug, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
India Inc’s revenue growth to moderate to 13-15% in Q2 FY27; margins under pressure: ICRAIndia Inc’s revenue growth is expected to moderate to 13-15% in Q2 FY27 from 21.3% in Q1, ICRA said. Higher input costs could squeeze margi...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
India to divert 350,000 tonnes of sugar exports to local market amid shortageIndian refiners will divert 350,000 tons of sugar offshore to the domestic market. This move aims to ease a significant supply crunch and t...
26 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Ethanol is not the whole story behind India’s sugar price surgeSugar prices have significantly increased due to production shortfalls and rising demand. Government data shows a substantial decline in ex...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
US refiners face historic stress test as global crisis loomsUS refineries are running near maximum capacity to fill global fuel shortages caused by the Iran war and disruptions in Russia. While this ...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
India's goods trade deficit hits 6-month high as imports rise amid Middle East conflictIn July, India's merchandise trade deficit climbed to $31.98 billion, the highest in six months, largely attributed to increasing oil and e...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Indian, US fuel exporters reaping bonanza amid oil supply uncertainty due to warsIndia and U.S. oil refiners are benefiting from global fuel supply disruptions caused by wars in Iran and Ukraine, boosting refined fuel ex...
19 Aug, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
India cuts windfall tax on exports of petrol, diesel, aviation fuelIndia has reduced windfall taxes on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel exports. The duty on diesel exports is now 24 rupees per litre, while...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.13 AM IST