FTAs alone wonāt make India a manufacturing power: GTRIās Ajay SrivastavaTariff concessions alone will not secure India’s long-term economic success; strengthening manufacturing competitiveness is the key, says A...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
India raises windfall tax on diesel, jet fuel exports; cuts levy on petrol exportsIndia's government has adjusted windfall taxes on fuel exports, effective July sixteenth. The export duty on petrol has been reduced to two...
16 Jul, 2026, 02.19 AM IST
First commercial consignments valued at $4,46,046 flagged off under CETA from ChennaiIndia and the United Kingdom's CETA agreement officially began on Wednesday. First commercial shipments valued at over USD 446,000 were fla...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Piyush Goyal hails India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement coming into force todayThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the concurrent Agreement on Social Security have officially entered into...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Rice, oilseed, pulses prices rise as Kharif crop sowing declinesRetail prices are rising due to reduced sowing of key kharif crops. Inflation has increased for rice, oilseeds, and major pulses in June. A...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
Firm up farm product quality controlIndian basmati rice faces scrutiny in Australia after other exports were flagged abroad. Australian authorities suspended Indian fumigation...
14 Jul, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Thailand keeps visa-free entry for Indians, but stay limit cut to 30 daysThailand will now offer Indian travelers a 30-day visa-free entry. This change aligns with current travel patterns and supports the tourism...
14 Jul, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
India-UK FTA from July 15: What changes for autos, whisky, exports and consumersThe India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement takes effect on July 15, 2026. This pact grants nearly 99% duty-free access for Ind...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Hormuz turmoil sends gold lower, disrupts India's tea and basmati exportsGulf hostilities impacting the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted Indian commodity markets. Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply, while ...
14 Jul, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
FCI calls media reports of Rs 1,160 crore ethanol rice diversion 'factually incorrect'The Food Corporation of India has denied reports of a large-scale rice diversion for ethanol. Investigations are focused on a small quantit...
14 Jul, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
India's exports to US dip 1.21% in June, imports rise 33.86%India's exports to the US saw a slight dip in June, while imports increased significantly. Merchandise exports declined marginally during A...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Bangkok pub fire video: Watch how the inferno spread through crowded music venue in secondsThailand pub fire video: A devastating fire ripped through a packed Bangkok music venue shortly after midnight on Sunday. At least twenty-s...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Inadequate, insufficient evidence on forced labour 301 probe: India tells USIndia has informed the US that its tariff determination lacks sufficient rationale. New Delhi argues the US Trade Representative's report u...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Asia Rice: Higher reserve price makes Indian rice exports costlier; Bangladesh rates firmIndia's rice export prices have increased due to higher reserve prices and planting delays. Bangladesh rice prices remain firm as flood fea...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Govt defends ethanol blending, says programme saved Rs 1.9 lakh crore in forexThe government defends its ethanol-blended petrol program amid concerns. This initiative has significantly boosted the sugar economy and fa...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.06 PM IST
2,000-year-old gold ring in Thailand reveals shocking connection to ancient IndiaA gold ring found in Thailand bears an ancient Indian Brahmi script inscription. This discovery suggests a significant connection with anci...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST