India, US trade pact can be finalised after conclusion of Sec 301 investigations: OfficialIndia and the US are nearing the completion of their interim trade agreement's first phase. This crucial step hinges on the conclusion of A...
08 Jun, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
India-Oman trade pact creates strong export push for India's textile MSMEs: GovtIndia's textile and apparel sector is poised for significant growth in Oman following the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agr...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Manufactured monopoly: How industrial policy is structuring monopolies in IndiaIndia's industrial strategies are shaping a landscape where giant corporations thrive while smaller enterprises struggle to keep up. Polici...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
US-China Board of Trade: Trump administration seeks public comments on promoting balanced, reciprocal trade with BeijingThe Trump Administration is establishing a US-China Board of Trade to optimize bilateral trade in non-sensitive products, initiating a publ...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.31 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
Marginal utilisation of gold quota under UAE trade deal: OfficialIndia's trade with the UAE is growing significantly. Gems and jewellery imports from the UAE have increased. However, this rise is in line ...
14 May, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Gold imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRIIndia's recent hike in import duties on gold and silver opens the door for enhanced trade relations with Dubai. Thanks to the India-UAE tra...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Additional US tariffs on Indian goods since April 2025: Here’s the full timelineThe United States imposed a series of tariffs on Indian goods starting April 2025. These duties varied, with some being reciprocal and othe...
08 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Trump's tariff tantrums may leave India exposed to a 'one-sided' trade deal: GTRIA trade think tank, GTRI, advises India against rushing into a bilateral trade agreement with the US due to President Trump's unstable tari...
08 May, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
ET Graphics: Tariff troubleThe US reciprocal import duty commences today, prompting a comparison of tariff rates. While countries like India have high bound rates, so...
09 Apr, 2025, 12.24 AM IST
Deeper cut to duty for US on cards; four to five products specific to US under considerationThe government wants to make sure that the beneficiary products are made in the US. The list could cover four to five products, including c...
28 Mar, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Are free trade agreements benefiting India?India should focus on developing new trade strategies as the preferential FTA route has not benefited the country as expected.
23 Dec, 2023, 09.48 AM IST
India should reconsider import duty on capital and intermediate goodsNations such as Vietnam impose 47% less tariff than India at 9.6%. On the similar lines, Brazil and Mexico also have a lower tariff profile...
18 Jul, 2023, 04.41 PM IST
Pakistan’s most-favoured nation status scrappedBy withdrawing MFN status, India is no longer mandated to give the country the same treatment as all other members of the World Trade Organ...
16 Feb, 2019, 02.28 PM IST
No longer a Most Favoured Nation: Will that hurt Pakistan?Withdrawal of MFN status means India can now enhance customs duties to any level on goods coming from Pakistan.
15 Feb, 2019, 05.10 PM IST
- Pakistan improves offer, but still no MFN satus to India
Pakistan is ready to double the number of goods it imports from India, but has stopped short of offering full-fledged most-favoured nation,...
05 Sep, 2011, 02.58 AM IST
- Pakistan refuses MFN status to India, again
New Delhi’s call for full implementation of South Asian Free Trade Agreement (Safta) appears to have no takers in Pakistan with the latter ...
16 Jan, 2007, 03.54 AM IST