Small rubber footwear units get 1 yr to comply with quality normsMicro and small enterprises in the non-leather footwear sector have received an extended deadline of July 31, 2027, for mandatory quality c...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
India fights a familiar fear even as it keenly watches new US tariff moveIndia 12.5% new tariff: Indian exporters are watching US tariff reviews closely, hoping that trade talks will protect their market share. A...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
No Santa for exporters this Christmas: Iran war disrupts supply chains, stretches transit times to 60 days, threatens marginsIndian exporters say longer shipping routes, rising input costs, and delayed payment cycles are squeezing margins and putting pressure on d...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Bengal leather industry expecting raw material shortage amid strict slaughter normsWest Bengal's leather industry is facing a raw material shortage. Stricter animal slaughter regulations are impacting the supply of cow and...
29 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
India's job engine strains as Iran war hits remittances and tradeThe Middle East conflict is impacting India's economy by forcing migrant workers home and reducing demand for manufactured exports. This do...
22 May, 2026, 09.13 AM IST
Capital goods boom, apparel bust: India's manufacturing growth is concentrated where it creates the fewest jobsIndia's industrial growth shows a worrying divide. Capital-intensive sectors driven by domestic demand are performing well. However, labor-...
15 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
EU envoy seeks investment liberalisation chapter in FTA with India, early investment pact conclusionEuropean Union Ambassador Herve Delphin seeks an investment liberalization chapter and an early investment protection pact for the India-EU...
07 May, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Relief now, risk later? ECLGS 5.0 aims to ease MSME stress, industry flags risks in moratorium termsECLGS 5.0 is meant to cushion MSMEs from the impact of the US-Iran war, but will it really help small businesses, industry questions.
07 May, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
West Asia crisis: Leather & footwear industry seeks duty exemptions on critical inputsThe country's leather and leather products exports dipped by 2.36 per cent year-on-year to USD 4.26 billion in 2025-26. However, as per the...
04 May, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Explained | What’s inside India–New Zealand FTA: Tariff cuts, services push, farm safeguards & moreInd NZ FTA Agreement: India and New Zealand signed a significant free trade agreement. This pact opens doors for goods, services, and inves...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
FTA with New Zealand to provide huge opportunities for Agra's leather exporters: GoyalIndia and New Zealand are set to sign a free trade agreement on April 27. This pact will significantly boost bilateral trade. Indian compan...
26 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA to be signed on Monday, says PM Christopher LuxonIndia and New Zealand will sign a Free Trade Agreement on Monday, April 27. This landmark deal aims to boost bilateral trade significantly....
24 Apr, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cutsIndia is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The gov...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
DPIIT rolls out multi-sectoral regulatory relaxations to bolster industrial supply chainsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is ensuring continuous supply of fuel, gas, and essential raw materials. Measur...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.14 PM IST