India initiates sustainability certification framework for exports to meet EU, UK compliance normsIndia is creating new sustainability certification standards for its export products. This initiative aims to boost the competitiveness of ...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
PM Modi and Trump direct officials to fast-track 'commercially meaningful' trade pactPrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump agreed to push for an early conclusion of a balanced and commercially meaningful...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
India-UK free trade deal to take effect on July 15, opening 99% of exports to tariff-free accessIndia and the UK's Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will take effect on July 15, granting 99% of Indian exports tariff-fre...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
India-UK FTA draws mixed response from liquor industry over Scotch duty cutsThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement is set to begin on July 15. Alcoholic beverage makers welcome the pact, expecting increased trade and a b...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
US holds off blacklisting China's DeepSeek, more than 100 firms deemed security risks, sources sayDeepSeek, CXMT and other companies were approved by an interagency committee last year for addition to the Commerce Department's Entity Lis...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
U.S. held back blacklisting DeepSeek, over 100 Chinese firms despite security concerns, sources sayAmerica has delayed adding over 100 Chinese firms, including AI startup DeepSeek and chipmaker CXMT, to a trade blacklist. These companies ...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Share of services in exports rises to 48.8% in FY26India's services exports have seen significant growth. The services sector now accounts for nearly half of the country's total exports. Thi...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
12 years of govt: Share of services sector in total exports jumps to 49% in FY26India's services exports saw a substantial rise, increasing their share in total exports. This growth was fueled by the IT sector and digit...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Exports rise 18% to 6-month high in May; trade deficit widensIndia's merchandise exports reached a record $45.2 billion in May. Imports also grew, leading to a trade deficit of $28.21 billion. Commerc...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
India's trade with West Asia gradually improving: Commerce SecyIndia's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports als...
15 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
India's trade deficit narrows slightly to $28.21 billion in May as petroleum exports cushion energy import blowIndia's trade deficit saw a slight reduction in May. A recent US-Iran agreement is bringing welcome relief. This deal is expected to stabil...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
China 'strongly dissatisfied' with Pentagon move against top Chinese tech firmsChina is deeply unhappy with the United States placing several major Chinese firms on a Pentagon list. This move impacts top technology and...
13 Jun, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Issues related to India-EFTA trade pact implementation may figure during Piyush Goyal's Switzerland visitCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal visits Switzerland this week. He will discuss issues related to the India-EFTA free trade agreement. The agr...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Commerce ministry raises anti-dumping duty rejection issue at 'highest level'The Commerce Ministry is escalating concerns about the Finance Ministry's increasing rejection of anti-dumping duty recommendations. This t...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Surge in India's engineering exports validation of country's progress: Commerce ministry officialThis expansion, despite a challenging global trade landscape, underscores the resilience of Indian exporters and their increasing contribut...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Exports rise 15 per cent during April-May, government official saysIndia's merchandise exports show strong growth. Exports rose by 15 percent in April-May 2026-27. This happened despite global economic unce...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Commerce ministry to hold workshops on FTAs across countryThe commerce ministry will hold nationwide workshops to inform businesses about the advantages of India's Free Trade Agreements. These pact...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST