Budget 2027: Customs duty relief on 118 goods under reviewThe Indian government is currently reviewing customs duty concessions applicable to 118 products set to expire. This review involves input ...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Garment workers' protests in Bangladesh turn violentThe BNP government has formed a wage board to determine revised pay scales for garment workers. However, protests have continued, potential...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari says Rs 100,000 crore coming to Nagpur: Rs 50,000 crore for one locality, a mega textile market & a new bus portNitin Gadkari has announced plans for projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore in Nagpur, including market redevelopment, a textile market, an agro c...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
India-New Zealand FTA: Expanding India’s footprint in OceaniaMore than a trade deal, the India-New Zealand FTA is a strategic gateway to new markets, fresh investment and stronger capabilities, positi...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
India, EU discuss FTA implementation, customs cooperation and market access in BrusselsIndia and the European Union engaged in discussions regarding the implementation of their Free Trade Agreement. Commerce Secretary Rajesh A...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Karnataka urges exporters to leverage FTAs to boost trade, target $1 trillion economyKarnataka's industries minister MB Patil has urged manufacturers and exporters to leverage free trade agreements effectively. The state has...
30 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Can smaller manufacturers afford to export to new markets?Winning an international order is only half the battle for Indian MSMEs. Financing production, managing longer payment cycles and offering ...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Government should support both job-creating and frontier industries: EAC-PM chairman DevS Mahendra Dev highlighted the importance of supporting job-creating and frontier industries for future economic growth. He mentioned that ...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Karnataka, DGFT to host state-level workshop to help exporters leverage FTAsOn October 30, a workshop will be organized by the DGFT, Karnataka government, and FIEO in Bengaluru. The event aims to enhance Karnataka's...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.58 PM IST
Indian industry has become aware of carbon emissions, says CII’s Narayan SethuramonIndian industry is becoming aware of the impact of European carbon emissions regulations on their competitiveness. The expected India-EU Fr...
28 Oct, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
India, Mexico begin talks for trade pact; aim to boost commerce, investmentsIndia and Mexico have initiated negotiations for a preferential trade agreement to enhance bilateral trade and investment. The agreement ai...
28 Oct, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Textile PLI scheme likely to be extended by four years with easier norms for MSMEsThe government plans to extend the PLI scheme for textiles for four years with easier criteria. This initiative aims to increase participat...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
US, Brazil and Israel elections put India’s trade worth billions in focusRecent elections in the US, Brazil, and Israel may impact India's trade negotiations and economic partnerships. The US is close to finalizi...
27 Oct, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Centre working on integrated tax framework for textile sector to ease duty burden on raw materials and machineryAn integrated tax framework for India's textile sector is being developed to improve competitiveness in global markets. This framework will...
27 Oct, 2026, 07.54 AM IST
Cotton shortage set to worsen as new deals drive export demandThe impact of El Nino weather conditions could further hurt domestic production, expected to fall by 3.4% to a new low in the 2026-27 crop ...
27 Oct, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
India's textile industry targets $350 billion by 2030 as exports rebound, costs rise: ReportIndia's textile industry has seen significant growth, expanding to nearly USD 190 billion in FY26. The sector aims for USD 350 billion by 2...
26 Oct, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Is India a “shadow transshipment” hub? The data says otherwiseBetween 2014 and 2024, India’s goods exports to the US grew 1.86 times, while US exports to India grew 1.94 times. A rising two-way relatio...
26 Oct, 2026, 11.26 AM IST