Engineering Goods exports stay positive despite West Asia crisis, rise 9% in April,2026While most regions saw gains, WANA and ASEAN experienced declines. The industry emphasizes addressing non-tariff barriers to maximize FTA b...
28 May, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Governments worldwide shield households from rising energy costsNations globally are taking action to protect citizens from rising energy prices. Countries are introducing subsidies, tax cuts and fuel co...
20 May, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
Steel safeguard measure hits India-UK trade pact rolloutIndia's trade deal with the UK is delayed by new British steel rules. Officials are seeking a creative solution for early implementation. M...
16 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
India-US trade deal boosts economic outlook: GDP growth could hit 7%: Rahul BajoriaIndia's economy is set for a major boost. A new trade deal with the United States will lower tariffs significantly. This makes India more c...
04 Feb, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
BrahMos, naval drills and a strategic pact: PM Modi pitches defence as the bedrock of India-Philippines deep mutual tiesIndia and the Philippines have upgraded their relationship to a Strategic Partnership, putting defence and maritime cooperation front and c...
05 Aug, 2025, 01.55 PM IST
China's rival Philippines eyeing more BrahMos as president Marcos visits India on five day tripPhilippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will visit New Delhi for five days. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Discussions wi...
04 Aug, 2025, 10.48 AM IST
Trump's new tariff plan: Rates set to climb between 15% and 50% as global trade talks enter final stretchUS President Donald Trump has confirmed that most countries trading with the US will soon face new tariffs starting at 15%, rising to as hi...
24 Jul, 2025, 06.59 AM IST
Trump's tariff war: With EU and Mexico, which 23 countries have received tariff letters from US President? Check full listPresident Trump escalated global trade tensions by sending tariff letters to over 20 countries, including Japan, Brazil, and Canada. Effect...
12 Jul, 2025, 06.15 PM IST
Low use of Asean FTA under review; aim is to eliminate barriersThe commerce and industry ministry has assessed that the utilisation of the preferential route under the Asean-India Trade in Goods Agreeme...
24 May, 2025, 01.31 AM IST
Philippines takes cue from India & defer RCEP ratificationThe decision to defer ratification came after a group of farmers, fishers, civil society organizations, and the private sector in the Phili...
12 Feb, 2022, 09.34 AM IST
India to take longer to cut duties on Australia, New Zealand goodsMove prompted by lack of FTAs with these nations; Proposal to be weighed at Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership meet.
27 Apr, 2017, 01.15 AM IST
India for early ratification of FTA on services with ASEANExternal Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj conveyed this to Foreign Affairs Secretary of Philippines Albert F Del Rosario.
14 Oct, 2015, 06.50 PM IST
- Philippines refuse to open up its services market to Indian professionals
The Philippines has refused to make any meaningful offer to open up its services market to Indian professionals.
17 Aug, 2011, 04.08 AM IST
- Asean FTA in deep freeze
Tariff cut deal can't be signed in April due to election code.
24 Mar, 2009, 01.09 AM IST
- Japan, India to start free trade talks next week
Japan and India will start talks next week on a comprehensive free trade deal as the two Asian countries try to capitalise on warming polit...
26 Jan, 2007, 03.45 PM IST
- Centre to review FTAs skewed against India
The series of free trade agreements (FTAs) signed by India recently is turning into a headache for the government due to sensitivities of v...
11 Apr, 2006, 12.00 AM IST