Exports up 15% despite global headwinds: Commerce and industry minister Piyush GoyalIndia's merchandise exports saw a robust 15% year-on-year growth in April-June, defying global economic headwinds, according to Commerce Mi...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
India, US to hold ministerial-level talks on bilateral trade pact this weekIn a significant development, India and the US are set to conclude the first phase of their trade agreement this week. Commerce Minister Pi...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
From Oman to Tanzania: How the Iran war is redrawing India’s trade mapIndia's trade is changing due to West Asia conflict. Oman is now a major import partner, especially for energy. Russia and the US are also ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
USTR Greer, Piyush Goyal to hold trade pact talks next weekUS trade representative Jamieson Greer will visit India on June 23-24. He will meet Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Discussion...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.24 AM 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, UK working to resolve issues for trade pact implementationIndia and the UK are actively resolving issues impacting their free trade agreement. Discussions are underway in London to operationalize t...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.40 PM 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
USTR arrives June 22 for trade talks; Commerce Secretary says US-Iran deal should bring lasting peaceIndia's trade data for May 2026 shows robust export growth. Merchandise exports rose 18 percent year-on-year. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agr...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
India, US reaffirm push for trade deal, call talks ‘nearly done except commas’Recent trade negotiations in New Delhi marked a pivotal moment for India and the United States. A dedicated US delegation engaged with Indi...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
UK minister Yvette Cooper to visit India, China for talks on global crises and tradeBritish Foreign Minister Yvette Cooper embarks on a crucial trip to China and India this week. She will engage with leaders on pressing glo...
01 Jun, 2026, 06.49 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
US trade negotiators to visit India from June 1-4 for interim trade deal talksUS Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer Wednesday said he expects to meet commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal soon to finalis...
28 May, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
26 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
India for boosting intra-BRICS trade through stronger value chainsIntra-BRICS trade has surged significantly, reaching USD 1.17 trillion. However, this represents only about 5 percent of global trade. This...
16 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
India's April exports jump 13.8%, trade gap widens to 3-month highA 10% rise in imports, despite a steep decline in inbound shipments from West Asia amid the continuing geopolitical disruptions, widened th...
16 May, 2026, 06.00 AM 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’s new FTAs offer investment opportunities, but utilisation remains weak: Commerce SecretaryCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal urged industries to leverage India's newly finalised free trade agreements, noting a historical underutil...
12 May, 2026, 12.12 AM IST