Slice of GST: From chips to shampoo, FMCG cos plan to stuff more into Rs 5 and Rs 10 packsPrime Minister Narendra Modi had announced sweeping GST reforms in his Independence Day speech, the first such major revamp. The Centre pro...
02 Sep, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
Small Ivory Coast cocoa firms say EU deforestation rules might bankrupt themSmall cocoa businesses in Ivory Coast are worried about the EU's new anti-deforestation law, fearing the high compliance costs will force t...
25 Jul, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
Coffee Board preps exporters to comply with EU deforestation rulesIndia is preparing its coffee exporters to comply with the EU’s upcoming Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which bans imports linked to defo...
23 Jun, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
Ivory Coast's mid-crop cocoa output expected to drop around 40% due to long drought, exporters sayFarmers expect production between 280,000 and 300,000 metric tons, down from last season's 500,000 tons.
19 Mar, 2025, 09.45 AM IST
EU finalises 12-month delay of deforestation lawThe sign-off from governments finalises a December 2025 start date for the EU's policy to ban the import of soy, beef, coffee, palm oil and...
19 Dec, 2024, 10.23 AM IST
EU proposes deforestation law delay: $1.3 billion Indian exports get reliefThe EU has proposed extending its Deforestation Regulation implementation by a year to December 2025 due to pushback from countries includi...
03 Oct, 2024, 02.20 AM IST
Bananas, cars, and clothes: US port labor dispute threatens range of productsThe strike could hit 36 ports that handle about one-half of U.S. ocean imports. That could affect availability of a range of goods from ban...
01 Oct, 2024, 09.55 AM IST
Why Europe’s upcoming deforestation law will hack India’s agri exportersFarmers and exporters would find it near-impossible to comply with the EUDR norms — and not just because the rules necessitate major change...
14 Sep, 2024, 10.08 AM IST
Exporters compile traceability proofs of land to comply with EU's new deforestation regulationIndian exporters are preparing for the European Union's new deforestation regulation (EUDR), which mandates that products exported to the E...
06 Sep, 2024, 12.50 AM IST
Traders are bracing for a record-smashing summer that will shake up commoditiesPrices for some of the world’s most vital commodities — natural gas, power and staple crops like wheat and soy — are climbing.
31 May, 2024, 10.17 AM IST
Bad weather and war are straining the world’s wheat supplyThe wheat futures have rebounded to touch the highest levels since the month of August. Extreme weather is expected to negatively impact th...
10 May, 2024, 10.19 AM IST
India's exports to EU worth USD 1.3 bn to be impacted by EU's deforestation regulation: GTRI reportThe Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that the EU-DR appears to prioritise protecting its own agricultural sector and promoting ...
18 May, 2023, 04.03 PM IST
Trouble brewing: Mars and Hershey's accused of not paying fair bonus to cocoa farmersThere have been long-running tensions with US multinationals over pricing.
01 Dec, 2020, 10.42 AM IST
From bikes to almonds, India brings up retaliation list for Donald TrumpIndia will raise duties on 30 products originating in US as it strikes back against US’s move to impose higher duties on Indian steel and a...
16 Jun, 2018, 12.48 PM IST
Gold costlier under GST; apparel, biscuits, footwear cheaperThe GST Council also cleared the pending rules, including transition provisions and returns, with all states agreeing to a July 1 roll-out.
04 Jun, 2017, 12.16 AM IST
- UK inflation climbs to 3.2% in Feb
The consumer price inflation in UK rose to 3.2 per cent for the month of February even as the Retail Prices Index, which includes housing c...
24 Mar, 2009, 09.45 PM IST
- Jute traders face dumping charges
The Brazilian domestic jute industry has recently initiated legal action against Indian jute goods exporters, alleging dumping of jute yarn...
05 Dec, 2007, 01.15 AM IST