The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
EU officials fear leaders will balk in confronting ChinaDespite acknowledging severe stakes, leaders struggle to agree on tangible steps to address a massive trade deficit and Chinese state subsi...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
India-UK trade pact sparks rush of export orders ahead of July 15 rolloutIndian exporters are experiencing a significant surge in UK orders ahead of the July 15th India-UK CETA implementation. Anticipating tariff...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Europe growth hit more by China exports than bigger trade gap, Goldman saysGoldman Sachs highlights that China's growing market share, not just the trade deficit, is the primary concern for EU growth. Chinese manuf...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
India's textile stocks become market standouts on trade dealsIndian textile exporters are experiencing a significant stock market surge, outperforming the broader market. New trade deals with the UK, ...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Exporters see higher US enquiries but low order conversionsIndian exporters, particularly in the chemicals, textiles, and handicrafts sectors, are experiencing a notable increase in inquiries from U...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Govt to upgrade rice quality for public distributionIn a significant move to enhance food security, the government has decided to improve the quality of rice distributed to over 80 crore citi...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Validity of FY26 gold import quota licences under India-UAE trade pact extended till September 30Gold importers under the India-UAE free trade agreement have received an extension until September 30, 2026, to utilize their tariff rate q...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
SEZ job work, export schemes among issues discussed at stakeholder meetThe focus of discussions included synchronizing export mechanisms, facilitating rupee payments for services delivered to the Domestic Tarif...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Industry seeks payment in rupee for domestic supplies at maiden SEZ reforms stakeholder consultationSEZ developers are urging the government to allow domestic sales in Indian Rupees, citing subdued global demand. They also proposed job wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
The overcapacity narrative of the US: Why it does not apply to IndiaThe ‘overcapacity’ argument posits that certain countries produce far beyond their domestic absorption capacity, dumping the surplus on wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
World MSME Day: What India’s recent FTAs and trade deals mean for MSMEsWhile FTAs have opened global markets for MSMEs, experts say future deals should be designed more carefully to help small firms compete at ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Explained: Why textile stocks are delivering up to 14% returns for investors on Wednesday?Textile stocks rallied sharply on Wednesday after brokerages turned bullish on the sector, citing improving global demand, favourable trade...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST